TomTom saves money on gas, but won’t pump it for you…

Published on October 7th, 2008 in gps navigation, software, tomtom

TomTom GPS has unveiled an interesting new feature for some of its models that will direct you to the gas station with the least expensive prices. GPS systems have always been able to direct you to the closest gas station, but TomTom takes that to the next level by directing you to the cheapest gas station in the area.

Set up is fairly straightforward and you don’t need to be particularly tech savvy in order to do it. First make sure you have a TomTom that is compatible with the service. As of right now the models that are compatible are, the GO-930, GO 920T, GO-920, GO-730, GO-720, 330XLS, 330, 130s, and the 130. I’m sure other models will be added soon so check back often if yours is not listed.

The TomTom HOME software can be downloaded from their web site . You can then connect your TomTom to your home pc or mac and the synch process will begin automatically. Simple click on TomTom go and then device will download the latest fuel prices. You can also search by the grade of fuel you use.

The subscription based application is priced at a reasonable $14.95 per year. The way gas prices have been climbing in recent months this may be the best $14.95 you’ve spent all year.

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6 Responses to “TomTom saves money on gas, but won’t pump it for you…”

  1. mckenzie Says:
    October 7th, 2008 at 4:10 am

    What a great idea. Gas prices are certainly having a negative impact on my life right now and any device which makes petrol a wee bit less expensive is heading to the top of my list.

  2. TomTom recognizes high gas prices, tries to help you save a little on gas | e-Tech Gadget Blog Says:
    October 8th, 2008 at 1:41 pm

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  3. TomTom USers Says:
    October 8th, 2008 at 4:24 pm

    This is just another money spinning idea from TT who just take take take for pointless services that do not work. My TMC still does not work, mapshare is more trouble than its worth, the help page is not any help at all and is the most useless feature ever sold on a sat nav, my phone hardly ever pairs with it and when it does the services are not available. Why cant TT get their act together? I would not subscribe to anything TT say or do now. I just don’t believe that what they claim is true.

  4. JeffTT Says:
    October 20th, 2008 at 3:55 pm

    TomTom USer: If you do the math, the fuel prices feature is worth it. I have it on my GO 730 and these days w/ fluctuating gas prices I end up frequently saving 25 cents a gallon. For $14.95/year, it does work

    From working in marketing I’ve been able to test out a lot of different GPS models, and the TomTom units hold their own. One of my favorite things about them is that they are high-tech, yet I can still lend mine to my mom (who is not quite as tech-savvy) and she has no problem using it. That is a rare combination for a tech product.

  5. narine Says:
    October 25th, 2008 at 7:26 am

    IS THERE ANY GPS THAT CAN TRANSMIT DIRECTIONAL INSTRUCTIONS BY MEANS OF A BLUETOOTH HEADSET DIRECTLY TOYOUR EAR?

  6. narine Says:
    October 25th, 2008 at 7:27 am

    IS THERE ANY GPS THAT CAN TRANSMIT DIRECTIONAL INSTRUCTIONS BY MEANS OF A BLUETOOTH HEADSET DIRECTLY TO YOUR EAR?

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