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Jan 23, 2013 | 02:52 PM

StreetKing

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Free Update on Maps??

Does anyone know if there is a free map update for a Garmin? If so how do I get it? I have the 765T nuvi. Thanks, Mike

Jan 23, 2013 | 03:00 PM

Jim Dawson

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Does anyone know if there is a free map update for a Garmin? If so how do I get it? I have the 765T nuvi. Thanks, Mike

I believe you can get a free update for the first few months or forever if you bought a "LM" (lifetime maps) version. Otherwise, no, you have to buy it.

My wife has a 765LMT that includes lifetime map and traffic updates. I have a Zumo 550 that I purchased the lifetime maps for, after buying them for a couple years.

Jan 23, 2013 | 03:36 PM

CRocks

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Yup, the MyGarmin site provides free updates to the OS, but not the map$.

Jan 23, 2013 | 03:51 PM

drukanfu

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Here's the link for your specific model updates, not for maps though as previously stated. http://www8.garmin.com/products/communicator/

Jan 23, 2013 | 04:12 PM

RevRaz

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You can usually purchase the Lifetime Maps Update package for the device even after purchase. Just check the Garmin site.

Jan 23, 2013 | 07:20 PM

Notgrownup

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You have to have mapsource and then i think you can get free map updates through Utorrent... you will have to do a lot of leg work but you can get them.

Jan 23, 2013 | 08:37 PM

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Free map updates are normally only good in the first year after buying the unit. The lifetime maps update will cost about the same as buying two years of updates. At least it did for me when I got mine for my Nuvi 760.