Hat's off to Garmin

[Indy Dave]

As some of you may know - I've struggled with GPS issues the last couple of years. An older, non supported BMW Nav lll and user incompetence being the primary issues. I finally broke down and bought a New 660LM this Spring. My BMW Nav lll was suffering from a wonky touch screen that had a mind of its own and Garmin doesn't fix them. (I found out later from a post that this guy does fix older Garmin units and replaces screens. Palm Dr )

 

I used the new unit in Colorado without issue. A couple of weeks later, I left the house and after 3 left turns and 5 stop signs, I made another left hand turn - this one a bit quicker - out of the corner of my eye I saw the Garmin go flying off the mount onto the pavement. I was able to do a quick 180 and pull off the road, only to watch a Escalade run right over it and continue on.

 

 

 

During the meanwhile, I'd sent off the Nav lll to the Palm Dr for a new screen - I just couldn't justify buying another new GPS in such short order.

 

So I guess I'll have two working units shortly and will sell the Nav lll when the replacement 660 arrives.

 

Now that I think about it, I better wait till after FART to do that - given my propensity to have GPS issues.

 

Kuddo's to Garmin for stepping up and replacing the unit when they had no obligation to do so.

Edited August 28, 2016 by workin them angels

[ltljohn]

Wow good for you that Garmin stepped up. I used Palm DR for my Zumo 550. They fixed it quickly for a reasonable price. See you at the FART.

[Bud]

In a related story. We had a boat burn up on the trailer in front of our house.

 

I had the Garmin in the house, but the antenna was attached to the boat. Garmin sold me a replacement antenna at 75% off.