Car Sat Nav

Find the right sat nav - opens in a new tab for every journey with our range of GPS devices from leading brands including Garmin - opens in a new tab and TomTom - opens in a new tab. Whether you’re looking for clear turn-by-turn directions, Europe-wide mapping, real-time traffic updates or driver alerts, our sat navs are designed to make every trip smoother and stress-free. Explore the latest models, compare key features and choose the perfect sat nav to guide you wherever you’re headed.

Key sat nav features to look out for

Our range of sat navs come packed with features to enhance your driving experience including turn-by-turn directions for clear, real-time guidance, Europe-wide mapping to support international travel, live traffic updates to help you avoid delays and driver alerts for speed limits, sharp bends, and safety cameras.

Explore our sat nav buying guide - opens in a new tab to compare models and find the right fit for your needs.

Our range of car sat navs

We stock a wide range of sat nav models from leading manufacturers including Garmin Sat Navs - opens in a new tab that offer intuitive interfaces and advanced traffic features and TomTom Sat Navs - opens in a new tab that provide smart routing and lifetime map updates.

Sat navs for every vehicle

Whether you drive a car, van, or motorhome, we have sat navs tailored to your vehicle type including car sat navs for everyday driving, truck and HGV sat navs with route planning for larger vehicles and motorhome and caravan sat navs with campsite POIs and height restrictions.

You can browse and buy any of our TomTom - opens in a new tab or Garmin - opens in a new tab sat navs online here today, or you can arrange to pick up with our click and collect service. If you need help choosing the why not call into your local Halfords store - opens in a new tab and one of our team will be on hand to help.

Car Sat Nav FAQs

How to update a sat nav in a car?

How you update your car sat nav depends on the model and manufacturer. Many systems can be updated by downloading the latest maps to a memory card or connecting the sat nav to a computer using the manufacturer's software. Newer systems may also support Wi-Fi updates, making it easier to keep your maps, routes and points of interest up to date.

What is sat nav?

A car sat nav is a satellite navigation system that utilises GPS technology to provide turn-by-turn directions. It helps drivers plot routes, estimate arrival times, avoid traffic or roadworks, and get to destinations easily without relying on paper maps.

How do sat navs work​?

A car sat nav uses GPS satellites to work out your location, then combines this with digital maps to plan the best route to get there. It tracks your journey in real time, providing voice guidance and route updates along the way. If you miss a turn or traffic affects your journey, it can also recalculate your route and suggest an alternative journey.

Where to place your sat-nav in your car?​

A car sat nav should be positioned somewhere that's easy to glance at without blocking your view of the road. The windscreen or dashboard are popular options, as long as the dashboard mount is secure and doesn't break any driving regulations. Halfords has a range of mounts to help keep your sat nav securely in place while you're on the move.

What is the best sat nav for a car?

The best car sat nav for you will depend on how and where you drive. Look for features such as live traffic updates, clear maps, voice guidance, speed camera alerts and regular map updates to make getting from A to B easier. Choosing a trusted brand with accurate navigation and an easy-to-use interface can also give you a smoother, less stressful journey.