: Satnav for £6 anyone!

surferjr1999 · 15th March 2008, 15:52

AXA Sun Life Direct - Guaranteed Over 50 Plan - Homepage

Sat Nav For Approx. £6 - MoneySavingExpert.com Forums

I obtained this offer from the Martin Lewis (money Saving Expert) web site. You have to be over 50 or perhaps have willing Parents to qualify. You take out a life plan at the minimum monthly premium of £6 (we both took one out so we could give Daughter & Son-In_Law one)and Hey Presto 6 weeks later 2 shiny new Satnavs arrived. You don't know what you are going to get but in our case we got Via Michelin X960 new editions worth say £70/80. UK and Ireland maps. Then cancel the DD's job done

Seem OK but so far only used locally - well can't complain for £6.
Fancied one for a while as am gadget freak but would only use occasionally so couldn't justify buying one at market cost.

Moose · 15th March 2008, 16:21

Nice one!
I do like a bargain, Being a tight Yorkshire man!!!

Kremmen · 16th March 2008, 07:59

Ah ViaMichelin

When I was in the dealers the other day I was reading a review of a ViaMichelin in the WhatCar magazine that was in their library for waiting customers.

They reckoned it was the worst SatNav they had ever tested as it got them totally lost and they had to resort to a paper map in the end.

robbo51 · 16th March 2008, 08:51

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Originally Posted by Kremmen

Ah ViaMichelin

When I was in the dealers the other day I was reading a review of a ViaMichelin in the WhatCar magazine that was in their library for waiting customers.

They reckoned it was the worst SatNav they had ever tested as it got them totally lost and they had to resort to a paper map in the end.

Just right for the 0ver 50's then

C...Cough...Cough!!!

Kremmen · 16th March 2008, 10:35

surferjr1999 · 16th March 2008, 22:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kremmen

Ah ViaMichelin

When I was in the dealers the other day I was reading a review of a ViaMichelin in the WhatCar magazine that was in their library for waiting customers.

They reckoned it was the worst SatNav they had ever tested as it got them totally lost and they had to resort to a paper map in the end.

I believe it uses the same maps as Tomtom. For under 10 euros you also get option to update map in first 3 months.
Speak as you find - seems ok to me and there are plenty of good reviews out there. It is a budget model and in this case virtually free.

NH Dan · 16th March 2008, 22:51

£4.99 - pocket size A-Z - much easier to use and disposable too. No need to update or buy an expensive new disc, just go and buy the next edition at reprint.

surferjr1999 · 16th March 2008, 23:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by NH Dan

£4.99 - pocket size A-Z - much easier to use and disposable too. No need to update or buy an expensive new disc, just go and buy the next edition at reprint.

I don't live in London or have any desire to drive there

Jack The Lad. · 16th March 2008, 23:38

If these multi billion pound companies, are daft enough to leave themselves wide open, its their own fault.
I think all of us over 50's should apply for one, whether we wan't one or not.
We can always give it to someone.
I have been getting freebies for years from "Which" Mag' and then stopping my direct debit.

surferjr1999 · 16th March 2008, 23:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack The Lad.

If these multi billion pound companies, are daft enough to leave themselves wide open, its their own fault.
I think all of us over 50's should apply for one, whether we wan't one or not.
We can always give it to someone.
I have been getting freebies for years from "Which" Mag' and then stopping my direct debit.

What have you got to lose. My Son-in-law is pleased with his as I am with mine. Made a mount so I can have it in front of the open flap under the radio. Looks quite neat and less obtrusive.

Jack The Lad. · 17th March 2008, 00:10

Why I think we should take advantage of them is ----
We are offered a chance to pay into a plan for when we fall off of our perches, which offers no interest & therefore does not keep up with inflation ( pay in more than you get out), they only pay out after 2 years. Do they think that we are completely daft, if I need the dosh to have myself buried, I could put it into a Post Office savings account and get more.
There is an old saying, -- If a company needs to pay a so called "celebrity" to advertise their product, it is more than likely cr-p.
Parkinson is in on the act now, like he really needs the dosh.

NH Dan · 17th March 2008, 11:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by surferjr1999

I don't live in London or have any desire to drive there

Who mentioned London??

15th March 2008, 15:52	#1 (permalink)
surferjr1999 Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 28th November 2006 Location: Poole Posts: 177 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Satnav for £6 anyone! AXA Sun Life Direct - Guaranteed Over 50 Plan - Homepage Sat Nav For Approx. £6 - MoneySavingExpert.com Forums I obtained this offer from the Martin Lewis (money Saving Expert) web site. You have to be over 50 or perhaps have willing Parents to qualify. You take out a life plan at the minimum monthly premium of £6 (we both took one out so we could give Daughter & Son-In_Law one)and Hey Presto 6 weeks later 2 shiny new Satnavs arrived. You don't know what you are going to get but in our case we got Via Michelin X960 new editions worth say £70/80. UK and Ireland maps. Then cancel the DD's job done Seem OK but so far only used locally - well can't complain for £6. Fancied one for a while as am gadget freak but would only use occasionally so couldn't justify buying one at market cost.

17th March 2008, 00:10	#11 (permalink)
Jack The Lad. Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,395 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Why I think we should take advantage of them is ---- We are offered a chance to pay into a plan for when we fall off of our perches, which offers no interest & therefore does not keep up with inflation ( pay in more than you get out), they only pay out after 2 years. Do they think that we are completely daft, if I need the dosh to have myself buried, I could put it into a Post Office savings account and get more. There is an old saying, -- If a company needs to pay a so called "celebrity" to advertise their product, it is more than likely cr-p. Parkinson is in on the act now, like he really needs the dosh. Last edited by Jack The Lad.; 17th March 2008 at 00:13.

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Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 2,333 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Ah ViaMichelin When I was in the dealers the other day I was reading a review of a ViaMichelin in the WhatCar magazine that was in their library for waiting customers. They reckoned it was the worst SatNav they had ever tested as it got them totally lost and they had to resort to a paper map in the end.

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NH Dan Newton Honda Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 31st January 2008 Location: South London,Uk Posts: 573 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	£4.99 - pocket size A-Z - much easier to use and disposable too. No need to update or buy an expensive new disc, just go and buy the next edition at reprint.

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Jack The Lad. Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,395 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	If these multi billion pound companies, are daft enough to leave themselves wide open, its their own fault. I think all of us over 50's should apply for one, whether we wan't one or not. We can always give it to someone. I have been getting freebies for years from "Which" Mag' and then stopping my direct debit.