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Where can I find a GPS for my car? If you are like a lot of people these days, you've been asking yourself that question. You want a GPS for your car, but don't know where to start. You have spent hours checking all the online GPS websites but are more confused than ever. So let's go over some of the GPS basics.

GPS stands for Global Positioning System. It is a technology that lets you quickly figure out where you are, anytime and anywhere. GPS consists of a number of dedicated satellites that were placed into space and allow anyone who has a GPS receiver to determine their position anywhere on the globe within just a few feet. The system was originally developed by the U.S. Department of Defense as a guidance and navigational tool, but is now being used in commercial and civil markets for transportation, mapping, surveying and rescue operations, and numerous other uses.

The use of GPS for navigation and mapping is a natural. With a GPS receiver on board, you're never lost. And you even know how fast you're going, what altitude you're at, and how long it's going to take to get to your destination. Many new cars come with GPS systems, and rental cars have had them for years to keep people from getting lost. While factory-integrated GPS systems in cars are still fairly expensive, you can pick up a standalone system from online GPS stores for amazingly little money.

But before you buy a GPS you first need to decide what type you need. Check out my handy TOMTOM shop below: