TomTom Car Sat Nav Start 52 Lite, 5 Inch with EU Maps, Integrated Reversible Mount [Amazon Exclusive]
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| Dimensions: | 14.45 x 2.38 x 9.05 cm; 520 Grams |
| Model: | 1AA5.002.05 |
| Batteries Included: | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Manufacture: | TomTom |
| Dimensions: | 14.45 x 2.38 x 9.05 cm; 520 Grams |
| Origin: | China |
I used in Italy for our driving trip, really good.
Bought this as its the one used by examiners on driving tests, accurate and you can download routes to it which is what I bought it for.
Often when you press the screen it takes awhile to respond, apart from that it works quite well.
So simple to use,very clear and precise voice,got me where I wanted to the doo
I little slow on the road but it is useful for navigation in the countryside and city
Accuracy; clarity of display; readiness to replan as needed; calm voice of the Irish lady.
It does the job but is a bit slow, but I put it on the Australian voice which is a laugh,
Don’t let the seagulls pinch your chips
Never used a Satnav but recently had to find a destination in a large city on a weekly trip.The route is very complicated after leaving the Motorway with many lane changes.Once I got used to using theTomTom I always reached my destination.At times I ended up in the wrong lane but the Tomtom readjusted to get me back on route.I am 78 years old and wouldn’t have attempted this journey if it wasn’t essential.The Tomtom was easy to set up using the manual provided.The only problem I had was trying to mount it on the dash as the windscreen was too far away.I bought one of the mats which worked ok.
Never used a Satnav but recently had to find a destination in a large city on a weekly trip.The route is very complicated after leaving the Motorway with many lane changes.Once I got used to using theTomTom I always reached my destination.At times I ended up in the wrong lane but the Tomtom readjusted to get me back on route.I am 78 years old and wouldn’t have attempted this journey if it wasn’t essential.The Tomtom was easy to set up using the manual provided.The only problem I had was trying to mount it on the dash as the windscreen was too far away.I bought one of the mats which worked ok.
We bought this as our previous one needed map updates and this was a bit bigger. It’s just for the UK and works well. It did try to take us up an unsuitable road, but they all do that! The touchscreen is sticky and not as good as our Garmin Camper we have for our motorhome, but it’s a budget Satnav so all good.
We bought this as our previous one needed map updates and this was a bit bigger. It’s just for the UK and works well. It did try to take us up an unsuitable road, but they all do that! The touchscreen is sticky and not as good as our Garmin Camper we have for our motorhome, but it’s a budget Satnav so all good.
Only used it first time today for a quick test got me to where I wanted to go . It came in the proper packaging with instructions. Easy to use .
It was a perfect size for use in my Classic Car and covers all the roads in the Canary Isles where I live.
Bought it as a replacement to an old TomTom which eventually expired and the new one is excellent!
Being an original tom tom this should have come in its own original box, It didn’t and was in a plain brown amazon box, very disappointed in this fact. This as bought as a Christmas gift and is not going to look good without its original packaging and no instructions.
Being an original tom tom this should have come in its own original box, It didn’t and was in a plain brown amazon box, very disappointed in this fact. This as bought as a Christmas gift and is not going to look good without its original packaging and no instructions.
Bought this for my husband’s car. Easy to use. A couple of times it didn’t send us down very narrow lanes even though we entered main roads. Came with lead but doesn’t hold its charge for very long and tend to leave it plugged in on journeys. It is well used on long journeys
Bought this for my husband’s car. Easy to use. A couple of times it didn’t send us down very narrow lanes even though we entered main roads. Came with lead but doesn’t hold its charge for very long and tend to leave it plugged in on journeys. It is well used on long journeys
Not as user friendly as my last Garmin, probably me as otherwise fewer would have been sold!
My first TomTom broke down after12 years, tred two other products after in the last 2 years, not good, come back to TomTom and it is the best.
This item failed to turn on the 2nd time I went to use it, even with having it on charge it didn’t work. After about 8 hours of it being in my bag I thought that I’d give it another try of turning it on and it worked. My cousin had the exact problem with his not turning on and had to take his back for an exchange. I try mine daily with the hope that It still works. So far so good. Other than that it’s a great sat nav and hasn’t got me lost so fa
Works great, my husband is very happy with it and it has got down arguments in the car significantly. It delivers clear instructions, which he needs (as English is not his first language) and the device is quick to master.
This item failed to turn on the 2nd time I went to use it, even with having it on charge it didn’t work. After about 8 hours of it being in my bag I thought that I’d give it another try of turning it on and it worked. My cousin had the exact problem with his not turning on and had to take his back for an exchange. I try mine daily with the hope that It still works. So far so good. Other than that it’s a great sat nav and hasn’t got me lost so fa
Maybe I don’t use it correctly buy it won’t take me the route I want and spent almost the whole journey telling me to turn around, even when the destination was Home!
Really good product does the job but can’t see the speed of the road too small but am over 70 !
I bought this to upgrade my previous TomTom satnav,that no longer supported upgrades. On first impression it appeared similar to the previous purchase,but perhaps not as robust. The new reversible integrated mount looks as though it could easily break. In use the sat nav is similar and accurate. But time will tell
I bought this to upgrade my previous TomTom satnav,that no longer supported upgrades. On first impression it appeared similar to the previous purchase,but perhaps not as robust. The new reversible integrated mount looks as though it could easily break. In use the sat nav is similar and accurate. But time will tell
Purchased this to replace an old Satnav. Didn’t want anything too complex. I am unlikely to be driving abroad anytime soon so UK and ROI maps are all I really need. So far used this TomTom a couple of times and no issues. If this is your first Satnav ever you may need some more help. You can always go online which I did when researching – plenty of videos on Youtube.
Purchased this to replace an old Satnav. Didn’t want anything too complex. I am unlikely to be driving abroad anytime soon so UK and ROI maps are all I really need. So far used this TomTom a couple of times and no issues. If this is your first Satnav ever you may need some more help. You can always go online which I did when researching – plenty of videos on Youtube.
I found this cheaper model wasn’t quite up to the level of dearer models I previously had (obviously) . Naturally there are fewer features. Having said that, it’s adequate for my needs.
Bought for brother in law who has no internet . Absence of. A user guide is proving to be a problem
The overall product is ok but only complaint is the UI responsiveness is like the speed of a snail. Searching for locations takes ages as well as general navigation of the unit itself.
Very nice. Doesnt delay when typing on the screen so much better then earlier versions.
Nice style, clear vision, new suction pad really good.
I’m really pleased with my new TomTom start52.
Brilliant piece of kit. Used it locally just to test, will be using it on holiday in Scotland soon.
A1 QUALITY!!
As you would expect from TomTom!!
So definitely worth the money
5
Responds well and no complaints .
The only thing I would worry about is Tom Toms Updating as I had to buy this one after they stopped updating my last one . I feel this is something to consider . I stayed with them as I have no experience of similar products
Responds well and no complaints .
The only thing I would worry about is Tom Toms Updating as I had to buy this one after they stopped updating my last one . I feel this is something to consider . I stayed with them as I have no experience of similar products
As an experienced motoring and travel writer I rate tom-tom higher than most tho it has the same problem as all other GPSs (bar Tesla) – it advise you to turn left or right after u have already done so ergo it is useless in busy road conditions. JOHN HILL
The product is good to handle and use physically BUT is not at all clear how to use from the user manual.
I have it working now after several tries so think the instructions could be better for starter users.
The product is good to handle and use physically BUT is not at all clear how to use from the user manual.
I have it working now after several tries so think the instructions could be better for starter users.
Came early, well packaged…..great easy to use sat nav…easy to register and up date .
Excellent for in car not to big to interfere with window screen view…easy programs excellent features like the speed limits
Once it has started, it’s a good little device.
In the scheme of things, it probably doesn’t take all that long to initialise … but … you /will/ notice.
On the us side, I recently drove a brand new A-class Mercedes as a rental – and although this TomTom’s graphics aren’t going be as good as this big-screen integrated system, I’d take its guidance and clarity of instructions over the Mercedes system every time (as soon as the TomTom has booted up). The Mercedes drove me (not quite literally – it was still me driving) to distraction : what does ‘slight right’ mean ? And some of those – when I eventually got back on track and tried again – were more than 90 degrees. What is ‘slight’ about that ?
TomTom far superior to Mercedes, all day long.
If you can live with giving it time at the start, it’s a good sat nav – period: and at the price, you can have no complaints about value.
Haven’t updated it yet but looks simple enough.
Once it has started, it’s a good little device.
In the scheme of things, it probably doesn’t take all that long to initialise … but … you /will/ notice.
On the us side, I recently drove a brand new A-class Mercedes as a rental – and although this TomTom’s graphics aren’t going be as good as this big-screen integrated system, I’d take its guidance and clarity of instructions over the Mercedes system every time (as soon as the TomTom has booted up). The Mercedes drove me (not quite literally – it was still me driving) to distraction : what does ‘slight right’ mean ? And some of those – when I eventually got back on track and tried again – were more than 90 degrees. What is ‘slight’ about that ?
TomTom far superior to Mercedes, all day long.
If you can live with giving it time at the start, it’s a good sat nav – period: and at the price, you can have no complaints about value.
Haven’t updated it yet but looks simple enough.
I like the product–big improvement on my previous one— However it is 50 years out of date upon delivery. The Major junction near here where the A689 intersects with the A68 was opened 50 years ago but is not recognised by the Sat-Nav—-if its so far inaccurate then the rest of it id suspicious too—I would not rely upon it at all.
This is a great little satnav for not much money. I wanted a car mount kit for my TomTom Rider motorbike unit. that was going to 50. I saw this “light” tomtom car unit for just 65 so went for it. Its great, usual tomtom features easy mounting unit and very light weight.
highly recommended
Handles well, it is a TomTom after all, but the accompanying Manual is sparse with required first time user detail. Getting to POI’s is not easy compared with my old XL. Equally is there any access to User POI’s? How do you tell TomTom of required mapping corrections, road works with diversions, etc. for all users in TomTom World to benefit? First time users may struggle and TomTom may suffer in the long term perhaps.
Handles well, it is a TomTom after all, but the accompanying Manual is sparse with required first time user detail. Getting to POI’s is not easy compared with my old XL. Equally is there any access to User POI’s? How do you tell TomTom of required mapping corrections, road works with diversions, etc. for all users in TomTom World to benefit? First time users may struggle and TomTom may suffer in the long term perhaps.
It’s not often that an item of tech goes backwards, but, although there are some useful new features, this TomTom is not as good as my original TomTom, which was easier to use, and didn’t suffer from lag when pressing the on screen menus – On my previous TomTom, you could actually plot a whole route on the Sat Nav itself. I believe there is some way of doing this online.
It, sort of, does the job, but not as well as previous versions.
It’s not often that an item of tech goes backwards, but, although there are some useful new features, this TomTom is not as good as my original TomTom, which was easier to use, and didn’t suffer from lag when pressing the on screen menus – On my previous TomTom, you could actually plot a whole route on the Sat Nav itself. I believe there is some way of doing this online.
It, sort of, does the job, but not as well as previous versions.
I had an old Tom Tom 8 years old – was my second and I paid for the extra life time add ons – hummmmm and that didn’t happen – they bugged me about upgrading but they were more expensive than Amazon. Anyhoo I bought a new one and stuck with Tom Tom as I liked and still like my outdated One that was a small square.
This one is ok the best bit is that the car or now arrow is in the centre and I can follow the road, but it’s not as straight forward as my original and the volume I keep managing to turn it down. And I miss the little red sports car that was on the old one – trivial I know but probably the only red sports car I’ll ever own!
Anyway early days
Great piece of tech – just a pity the touch screen can be very slow to respond and glitchy. But if you are patient – input is easy enough and it does what it says – gets you to where you need to be. It does help if you have the postal code before hand as it doesn’t really recognise places or shopping centres very well.
I had a Tomtom One for many years which eventually gave up the ghost. I decided to upgrade to a later model, and although I have not yet made much use of it I’m well satisfied with what I’ve seen. Everything is more advanced, and the new model is far more responsive. Well pleased so far.
After reading the reviews on here I almost didn’t buy it. But I had a faulty ‘refurbished’ one from another source and I had tested its route finding in London and it did use the main roads sensibly (unlike the Garmin I tried out). I found it a good. basic Sat Nav that quickly re-calculated when I chose to go by another route. Address finding isn’t perfect as my Aunt’s postcode wasn’t found but I could enter the full address.
After having the wireless version, I bought this for my wife’s car. It worked just as well as the more expensive one other than updating. Nine times out of ten, it can’t find the update server, so it is always out of date.
Not the best satnav I’ve ever had but it does what I need it to do.
The satnav takes longer routes and if I didn’t know some of the route, I never would have travelled the shorter distance. Nothing wrong with that but sometimes, it’s annoying because it could take me the straight line (so to speak) but actually takes me the back roads unnecessarily.
I like the ease of entering an address and the speed of calculating the route and distance and eta. What I really don’t like about it is that it is too quiet!! When the radio is on I can’t hear the directions. My old Tom Tom was louder the faster the car was moving (so noisier) – this new one, at top volume is still far too quiet which, on an unfamiliar route, is a bit dangerous. I’m rather disappointed Tom Tom, though, apart from the volume, everything else is fine.
I have had a TomTom for many years so when I typed in an address, on my new Tom Tom in London, Stillness Road it came up as SE4 not SE23 which is correct I was amazed. My wife lived at this address for 35 years before we moved down to East Sussex 20 years ago, and her son still lives there so we are certain of the correct post code
I mostly like this product. I have been using it a lot lately to explore the area as well as following and trusting the directions. It accepts postcodes but does not find the places of interest for you, so when you get there, you have to look around for the place you are looking for. The voice is clear, but the instructions take a little getting used to. When I plug the tomtom in, I get a reading error but it makes no difference to instructions.
You can zoom in and out of the map and set it like you want it.
The wire can get in the way, so you will need to position it best for you.
This is small and compact and fits easily in a handbag or in the glove compartment.
It is good if you are worried about getting lost, as if you take a wrong turn, it tells you to turn around or will help you get on track again.
I have been further afield with this, so I would certainly recommend
Maybe I have lower expectations than some others! Recently passed my test and found this tomtom easy to follow on my lessons, so decided to buy one… TBH I’d be lost without it! Had to do a lot of new routes and long distances. I feel more confident with it. Don’t always trust the speed limit it gives you though! Been in London a few times on 20mph roads and it calls them 30mph — so don’t rely on it too much!
It helps on the motorways and a-roads when there are multiple lanes, as it previews you which lanes are ok and which one/s aren’t.
Something I found confusing to start was when it says “keep right”, it usually just means “don’t be in the left lane”… There are a couple other bits that are verbally communicated that make less sense as vocal orders than if you just follow the map. So take her words with a pinch of salt sometimes!
Maybe I have lower expectations than some others! Recently passed my test and found this tomtom easy to follow on my lessons, so decided to buy one… TBH I’d be lost without it! Had to do a lot of new routes and long distances. I feel more confident with it. Don’t always trust the speed limit it gives you though! Been in London a few times on 20mph roads and it calls them 30mph — so don’t rely on it too much!
It helps on the motorways and a-roads when there are multiple lanes, as it previews you which lanes are ok and which one/s aren’t.
Something I found confusing to start was when it says “keep right”, it usually just means “don’t be in the left lane”… There are a couple other bits that are verbally communicated that make less sense as vocal orders than if you just follow the map. So take her words with a pinch of salt sometimes!
The main reason why I got it right now on offer is because I got fascinated by the voice recognition and recording the routes feature that I bought my own to use when I pass my test and travel to places I’m not familiar with. It was easy to use but my sweaty fingers do need to wiped off each time but there are no smudges on the screen so that a good thing. My dad had the Start 25 five years back but he doesn’t use it as his current car has a built in sat nav. I can’t comment on the battery as I plugged it in my laptop as soon as I logged in to MyDrive Connect. It updated software quite quick. The voice was set to Serena as her voice is clear and not slow like Jane. The only thing I need to do is pick a route and get going. The delivery came next day when it was supposed to arrive on the 29th. Good stuff!
Only gripe is that the sat nav came with an outdated map from June which is map 1011 when the current map is 1020, but I will have to purchase it later as I’m unable to get the update even though the sat nav does say lifetime maps. Hats not an issue for me as my tests next month so time will tell when I need to purchase it.
The main reason why I got it right now on offer is because I got fascinated by the voice recognition and recording the routes feature that I bought my own to use when I pass my test and travel to places I’m not familiar with. It was easy to use but my sweaty fingers do need to wiped off each time but there are no smudges on the screen so that a good thing. My dad had the Start 25 five years back but he doesn’t use it as his current car has a built in sat nav. I can’t comment on the battery as I plugged it in my laptop as soon as I logged in to MyDrive Connect. It updated software quite quick. The voice was set to Serena as her voice is clear and not slow like Jane. The only thing I need to do is pick a route and get going. The delivery came next day when it was supposed to arrive on the 29th. Good stuff!
Only gripe is that the sat nav came with an outdated map from June which is map 1011 when the current map is 1020, but I will have to purchase it later as I’m unable to get the update even though the sat nav does say lifetime maps. Hats not an issue for me as my tests next month so time will tell when I need to purchase it.
I had a site visit to a customer site, in the middle of farmland and with this satnav I got to the destination. Colour maps are detailed and road directions are quickly announced. Speed camera beeps sound well before speed camaera arrives to warn you in good time to slow down. Cannot fault this device.
I admit to having a few hicoughs with this at first because it has many more details on than my other. It is superb, it is clear to see when driving, the instructions are easy to follow & has every quality I would expect !
I purchased two, one for son who does a lot of driving and he says its so much better than his old satnav and he has it on all the time. I’ve only used mine twice so cannot really say but the screen is nice and clear, easy to use. Both are plugged in all the time so no comment on battery life. don’t see a problem if you can plug it into the car ?
I returned to the UK from twenty six years abroad, a couple of years ago, and I never drove here until now so, as a new driver who needs to navigate to places where I’ve never been, some sort of GPS device is essential. Well, the Maps app on my mobile phone is annoying, if only because it ignores the route that I key into it, and defaults to the one it deems best, via toll roads. So I did a lot of research online to find the right TomTom or Garmin doodad. My ex-driving instructor recommended this particular TomTom, and I’m here to tell you that it is a godsend.
Pros:
No matter where I’m going, it gets me there. It doesn’t change routes on me, and doesn’t lead me into a field or the wrong way on a one-way street. I can set my preferences, such as No toll roads, or Always take the shortest route, and it obeys them. It does occasionally pick an illogical route and I find myself driving along tiny country roads, and just when I am about to stop somewhere so I can fiddle with the TomTom, I discover that it really has led me in the right direction. Still, I’m now at the point where I trust it to get me there, no matter how odd the route.
Cons:
It isn’t up-to-date on new roads, despite the fact that I plug it into my PC about once a week, so it can update. My street is a couple of years old, now, and the TomTom still doesn’t know it’s there. I had to tell it that I live around the corner.
Telling the TomTom where to go to can be a pain in the neck. If my destination is a landmark, like a church or shopping centre, I usually need only give it the name of the place, and it’s happy, but if I want someone’s residence, it needs their postcode first (so when you ask your chum for his address, include that). Then it will suggest the name of the town, and even the street, and I need only tell it which house number to take me to.
However, it may take MINUTES to input this information, which is infuriating when I’m in a hurry and need to leave right the heck now. This is why it’s a good idea to input the address when the TomTom is connected to my PC, before I even put my shoes on to leave. Doing it the night before is a good idea. Then, when I get into the car, plug the TomTom into the USB port and it lights up, it has magically remembered the destination(s) that I gave it the night before.
If I’m out, somewhere, and ask it to take me to a specific address, it may decide to recognise it or not, but either way it will take far too long to even go to the relevant screen, never mind accept the information. This is a real pain in the neck when I’m parked at the side of the road or in a car park and I need to set off this minute, and not when the naffing device pulls its finger out of its ear.
I just have to try different ways of inputting the address, if it feigns ignorance. It’s rather like your girlfriend when she has a little attitude on her: “I’ll tell you, but only if you ask me properly.” The difference is that you can’t throw your girlfriend against a wall.
So you can see why it’s better to navigate around its screens when you’re relaxed at home, rather than when you’re out, and need to be at a meeting across town in ten minutes, and the arse-brained device is sitting blithely on your dashboard, filing its nails and saying, “What’s the magic word, you apoplectic git?”
I’ve painted a bleak picture here, but really, I wouldn’t be without this TomTom now. It always gets me where I need to go, _and_ will quickly re-route me if I missed a turning or had to take a detour. After a while, you learn its little idiosyncrasies, and can work around them and get to your destination. You just have to have patience. If it wasn’t for the fact that it has so much… character… I’d have given it five stars.
I read the mixed reviews on here and thought I’d give Tom Tom a go. I am so glad I did. This little device is brilliant. If I could give it 10 stars I would. Highly recommend.
It looks nice and the 5″ display is neither too big or too small, the image is clear. Initial setup requires you to plug into a laptop to update it, but is easy enough.
It got me to where I needed to go although it took me a route I didn’t want to go, as I didn’t realise you could choose a route instead of the one it automatically gives you, novice mistake. When choosing a route it was quite difficult because of the detail of the map is not great, as it doesn’t show many place names so you have to keep zooming in and out to make sure it’s the right route- bit of a faff. The instructions are clear and concise. Generally though it’s easy to use, and gets you where you want to go.
It looks nice and the 5″ display is neither too big or too small, the image is clear. Initial setup requires you to plug into a laptop to update it, but is easy enough.
It got me to where I needed to go although it took me a route I didn’t want to go, as I didn’t realise you could choose a route instead of the one it automatically gives you, novice mistake. When choosing a route it was quite difficult because of the detail of the map is not great, as it doesn’t show many place names so you have to keep zooming in and out to make sure it’s the right route- bit of a faff. The instructions are clear and concise. Generally though it’s easy to use, and gets you where you want to go.
OK! a new sat-nav, had previous one fifteen years,but they no longer transmit,So,a new one 100,large screen,easy set up,fastens to w/screem
well,good display,came with a adapter connects to C lighter,long cord,so all looks well,cost has to be spread over years,pleased with purchase.
Since I teach learner drivers (for my sins), I bought this particular GPS as it will be used on UK driving tests after 4th December 2017. It is a bit slow to programme with your destination, but once it starts following a route, it is perfectly adequate. It does not offer lane advice and is a bit weird on its instructions for roundabouts. But after a while learners seem to get the hang of it. It is also capable of recording a route, which is handy for driving instructors. Recorded routes may be stored / named and started at any time. It is nowhere near as sophisticated as my previous Garmin, but since learners will need to follow instructions from one of these on tests, it will have to do.
UPDATE: I have now been using this with learner drivers for a while, to prepare them for tests. Often on turning it on, it takes ages to start and ignores input until it is finished initializing (could be a couple of minutes). Sometimes is says “bare left” (for example), when it actually means turn left. On encountering double roundabouts close together, it tells what to do on the first one, then ignores the second one. However, it shows on the display, where to go, so look, don’t just listen to it. What I have found useful, is to put it on silent and record and leave it in the car during tests (on the parcel shelf, face down, folded flat :-). Thus I have recorded oodles of genuine tests routes, which I save as (name of test centre) 12:38, or whatever. The battery life is fairly appalling, but I don’t care much, as it is always plugged in to the car. I haven’t exactly learned to love it, but can tolerate it, as at least learners will get used to its quirks and it will be identical to the one they will get “on test”.
For me, it works perfectly fine as I didn’t want the traffic information or anything like that. We also used it in France on holiday and got us around there too with no problems at all.
The battery life is non-existent, though, which is the only thing stopping me giving 5 stars. I mean maybe 15 minutes if you’re lucky, unless I have a faulty unit. So if you’re happy to plug it in for every journey, I say this is a good alternative to some of the more expensive models.