Get to where you're going faster and more safely with the best GPS devices for your car

If you’re looking for a reliable GPS device that will get you from home to work day-in-and-day-out, then the Garmin DriveSmart 51LMT-S is the one for you. For less than £200, this handy device features a five-inch touchscreen that connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth to give you a hands-free option to place phone calls, read text messages, and get calendar reminders without taking your eyes off the road.

The GPS also features Garmin’s very detailed travel and traffic maps that will show you when and where a traffic jam may occur in real-time. It also comes with free lifetime updates, so you’ll always feel good about getting to your final destination safe and sound.  

If you’re looking for something more high-end, the AVIC-Z910DAB from Pioneer is the all-in-one GPS and entertainment device for your car. The 7-inch in-dash display requires some installation, but Pioneer makes it really easy to just plug-and-play your car’s inputs into the sophisticated GPS device. 

Not only can you use the device for navigation with world-class maps and precision turn-by-turn directions, it’s also an entertainment centre with a built-in DVD player, Sirius XM radio, and Pandora streaming out of the box. It also features Apple Carplay when you plug in your iPhone. This feature essentially turns the devices interface into Apple iOS with voice commands from Siri for hands-free navigation and controls.

The Pioneer AVIC-Z910DAB features premium performance with a premium price tag. 

The Garmin Speak is a GPS device that incorporates Amazon Alexa with the reliability of Garmin. 

If you’re looking for a completely hands-free solution for getting directions and driving at the same time, this is the device for you. It’s also really simple to use and pairs directly to your smartphone and the Garmin app via Bluetooth. In fact, there is only a barebones display and no touchscreen, so it’s really all about using the power of speech.

So if you need directions to Starbucks, just request "Hey Alexa! Ask Garmin to get directions to the nearest Starbucks" and the assistant will give you turn-by-turn directions. It’s basically like having an Echo Dot on your dashboard. And since it’s Alexa-enabled, it has the same functionality of any Amazon device, so you can pull up news and weather, your playlists, order items from Amazon directly, and information on just about anything on the internet.

In addition, the GPS also has the option for a built-in dash cam that will record and save car footage with a simple voice command. 

The Garmin Dezl is built for professional drivers and commercial use. It’s reliable for navigating through lesser known areas and lorry-related restrictions, like short bridge heights and weight limits. It’s also powered by FourSquare, so it’s good at locating truck stops, rest areas, weigh stations, and repair shops for bigger vehicles. 

The device also comes with lifetime maps and real-time traffic reports, while it’s a lifesaver for avoiding sharp curves and turns and narrow lanes. It even accounts for your own vehicle after you plug in its length and weight into the device itself, so the GPS can stay within your vehicle’s driving limits.

The Garmin Dezl is a bit pricy, but packs in extra features for those going off the beaten path. 

The TomTom VIA 52 GPS device is ideal for your journey, if you're planning on driving long distances. It features free lifetime maps via your smartphone, which are displayed on the unit's pristine and bright five-inch touchscreen display.

Now you can also download and actually use free maps without worrying if you have enough room on your device. In addition, the TomTom VIA 52 features a slim and sleek design and comes with a handy "fold and go" EasyPort Mount from TomTom. 

The Garmin Nuvi 57LMT generally gets very strong reviews on Amazon, and that should count for something.

The GPS features real-time traffic updates, while it also has Garmin’s Direct Access option that gives you easy and simple directions to popular locations around you, such as shopping centres and airports, along with highly-rated restaurants and shops from the built-in FourSquare app. 

It includes preloaded street maps of UK, Ireland, and Western Europe with free lifetime map updates.

The TomTom GO 520 is the perfect GPS for travelling around the world. With its 5-inch screen, the Go 520 delivers maps and real-time traffic information just like any other good GPS device, but it comes with the added bonus of lifetime updates and access to maps from around the world at no additional cost. 

World maps are ready for download whenever you need them, so you can rest assured that you’ll never get lost, even if you’re in a foreign country. The device is even compatible with Apple’s Siri or Google Assistant via Bluetooth, so you can have hands-free capabilities with ease. 

Although most GPS devices have WiFi built-in, the TomTom GO 620 is the perfect smartphone companion to get the most out of your mobile device and your GPS.

Compatible with Apple Siri and Google Assistant, this GPS device can sync directly to your iOS or Android smartphone for up-to-the-minute traffic alerts and re-routes to avoid bumper-to-bumper traffic. It can also read your text messages and emails aloud, so you can keep your eyes on the road and not your smartphone. 

The TomTom GO 620 features the bells and whistles you'd come to expect from a GPS device like free lifetime maps and an interactive touchscreen display, but it also comes with the peace of mind you need when driving and texting is just not an option. 

The Garmin DriveSmart 50LM is the 'Amazon's Choice' for a reason. 

It’s easy to set up, reliable, has free lifetime map updates, and offers clear turn-by-turn directions at a reasonable price. The device features driver alerts that let you know when you’re in a school zone, if the speed limit suddenly changes, and if you’re veering off the road. It also has a solid dash cam to record potential collisions. 

The Garmin DriveSmart 50LM also features a 5-inch touchscreen that’s as responsive as it is clear and bright. The GPS even features voice search and commands for easy hands-free navigation while driving. 

You know that pick for the best GPS for "daily commuters" from earlier in this list? Well, the Garmin DriveAssist 51 LMT-S is near identical to that model, but it also includes a built-in dash cam that continuously records footage of everything that happens in front of the car. 

The device features "DriveAssist" software that will automatically save and send video, as a text message or link, if it detects a crash. In addition, the software features forward-collision warnings and lane-departure alerts so you don’t lose control of the car.

The Garmin DriveAssist 51 LMT-S will not only help you get to your destination, it can also keep you safe.