GPS satellite navigators are the latest “must have” car accessory that are being snapped up worldwide. Working off a network of satellites, these navigators can pinpoint your position within a 50 meter radius and, along with an up to date mapping facility can give you directions to you exact destination as well as being able to give you directions following the fastest route.

The leading GPS satellite navigator manufacturers include Garmin, Tom Tom, Navigon, Navman, Nextar, Pioneer and Magellan.

Depending on the brand of GPS you have the device will direct you to your destination both with visual and verbal directions.

Most of the satellite navigation systems on them market today will use one of two leading digital mapping solutions: Navteq or Teleatlas and have the option of either 2D or 3D map display.

The GPS or, Global Positioning System, is the core of the satellite navigation unit and is also known as NAVSTAR. This technology was established by the United States military during the 1970s and was only opened up for public use in the 1990s.