compare sat nav

Comparing sat nav? You've basically got three contenders: built-in car systems, dedicated GPS units, and your smartphone.

• Built-in nav - Pros: works without mobile data, neatly integrated with the dash and head-up displays; Cons: maps/updates can be pricey, interfaces age quickly.
• Dedicated GPS - Pros: affordable, big screens, lifetime map updates and solid offline routing; Cons: clunky mounts, another cable flapping about, traffic data hit-and-miss.
• Smartphone (Google/Apple) - Pros: freshest maps, real-time traffic, voice control, and it's already in your pocket; Cons: depends on coverage/battery, can chew data, and glare can turn your screen into a mirror.

In Australia, all will get you from A to B in kilometres; the best pick depends on how much you value integration versus live traffic smarts.

No winners here, just the right tool for your kind of chaos. For most drivers, budget around $30-$80 AUD for fresh maps or a tidy phone mount and you're laughing.