Think the Sat Nav in my Beemer is an updated one from yours, it works very well (you have paid your subscription for traffic alerts haven't you?) and can be relied upon to be sensible most of the time.
However, Google maps is utterly peerless, I doubt there is anything technical I use that is as well sorted as GM
For example, yesterday I was out filming a train, In Berkshire and then out past Salisbury, timing is crucial the train wont wait for me. First shot at 09:30, then 60 miles to next shot - google maps said I had a 30 minute cushion on arrival. Set off, Radio blaring about the A303* being a mess with multiples and big jams, and Google maps pops up and says I'll be late. - big time.
I have used it tons in similar situations, enough that I have faith, so we press on with me knowing it will re route me nearer the pile of poo. It does, within 5 miles of the pile of poo we are off the A303 and round the mess, arrival on time.**
*For gods sake build that a303 tunnel, stop the terwats gawping at a pile of rubble and rear ending one another - repeatedly.
** Cant rely on the route diversions for a caravan tho, while it uses real roads, some of them might not be suitable for a caravan.
Last edited by: Zero on Mon 19 Jul 21 at 08:59
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