How Car Owners Choose Pros and Cons of Pirated Navigation Maps

As the era of mobile, the use of navigation systems has reached a very popular level. The multi-selection of navigation methods gives the car owner ample space to choose from. The common portable GPS and car navigation integrated machine is no longer a single navigation device. Mobile phones, laptops and even PSPs can be transformed into navigators (more Content can be clicked: Who is better than whoever dials the five ways of car navigation. In the market, authenticity of navigation maps is not difficult to identify. However, according to investigations, many owners prefer to use pirated maps instead of legitimate maps. Think it can give them more convenience. Is this really the case?


According to a network survey, among the 2,605 car owners, 497 people use genuine maps, and 2,108 use pirated maps. The use of genuine maps is less than 20%.


The difference between genuine navigation maps and pirated navigation maps:

Piracy maps are actually cracked versions of genuine maps. The most fundamental difference is that pirated maps cannot be upgraded because they are upgraded without an authorization code for the map site. With time migration, the version of the cracked version is too low, and the map data is not perfect enough to make the navigation device unable to navigate according to the latest data points, resulting in inaccurate navigation and the like.

Why do so many owners prefer pirated maps? The main reason is the following three points:

1, use the genuine upgrade map trouble, do not know how to carry out online self-service upgrades, upgrade to the store feel troublesome and even a waste of time.

2. The upgrade is expensive, and the price of an upgrade is almost the same as the price of a low-profile portable GPS. It is not necessary to waste the money.

3, the road is already very familiar with the navigation map is only a reference, accurate and there is no so-called.

For these three points, the main reason is money and time. Using the navigator, nothing more than to think of the fastest destination, fuel-efficient time. So if the navigation device uses pirated maps, can it really save us time and money? Let's analyze it together.

Comparison of online self-service upgrade convenience:

For the above reasons, we compared the official navigation map official website. Now that owners of navigators use the majority of younger generations, their methods of choosing to update maps will be more self-service online upgrades. Online upgrades save you a lot of time to go to a dedicated shop. Therefore, whether or not the online upgrade is convenient affects the choice of car owners to a large extent. Here we select the official website of six major navigation maps to experience.


The page of Datongtong is mainly based on the introduction of information content products. The customer service hotline and the map upgrade button are relatively obvious. However, when the user clicks to enter, an error page appears. Self-service upgrade is relatively difficult, and feedback is mainly based on the telephone.


Kay Ruid's map on the map upgrade guidelines clear, users can choose according to their own needs of the corresponding hardware upgrade version, the customer experience is relatively good, self-help upgrade is relatively easy, feedback diversification, including QQ, MSN, meager, telephone, forums and so on. However, online customer service consulting takes a long time to respond, and it takes a lot of time to get the information you need.


Intercity Link's page can find information on map upgrades through "customer service" and "payment center". Feedback diversification, including telephone, meager, Taobao customer service. The “pro-culture” of Taobao’s customer service is very convenient for the owner to obtain the information he needs. However, it is a pity that the inter-city navigation map is not sold separately, which is inconvenient for owners who already have a navigation device.


NavInfo’s new page map upgrade guidelines are clear. Users can choose the upgrade version of the corresponding hardware according to their own needs, which is still relatively easy. Feedback methods include telephone and online feedback.


Lingtu's page is mainly based on information content products. Map update information can only be found on the forum. Feedback methods include telephone, online feedback and forums.

Summary: The homepage of the brand navigation map generally puts the upgrade service and customer communication in the spotlight, facilitating the user to perform the upgrade service. And they have added a lot of feedback. The various websites are slightly different in terms of actual operation, although they are also unsatisfactory. But overall, it will not feel inconvenient. If the owner uses a pirated navigation map, the upgrade service cannot be guaranteed and he does not know when the latest map information is updated. Moreover, pirated maps that are updated through online downloading also require owners’ strong hands-on capabilities and take a lot of time. Most of the pirated maps are incomplete versions. It will inevitably lead to a variety of errors. It is also common that the data point data is imperfect, which leads to an increase in navigation time and navigation error crashes.

Comparison of update frequency and upgrade cost:

The expensive upgrade is the second problem that plagues owners. So, in fact, the upgrade cost is not particularly expensive? Below we have made a comparison.

The general navigation map collects and updates data at the point of non-demarcation in the spring and autumn. The price is about 150 yuan to 200 yuan/time. The above statistical data comes from the network. The homepage of each major navigation map does not clearly indicate the cost and the number of map upgrades. If you want to know the cost of this navigation map update, you must rely on a strong network. Xiao Bian personally telephone consultation, customer service did not clearly indicate how much the tariff, let the owner himself to the nearby shop for consultation, the price of the shop shall prevail. All kinds of unclear factors make the owner afraid of the “thief ship”, and the hidden consumption after purchase makes the owner frustrated with the genuine map. By contrast, the "free lunch" of pirated maps is indeed very attractive.

Comparing data points:

We take Kay Rucker as an example. The C-Car version map information of the 2011 summer series was updated on June 22, and we searched on a relatively popular navigation forum. The cracked version was released on July 21 and it is relatively hot. Holding. The speed of cracking really makes genuine manufacturers helpless. However, the cracked version indicated the problem in this piracy map. Some users also reflected the inability to operate after installation, even crashes, and many requests for help stickers. For those owners who have some practical ability, it is a cup. Although the latest version of the map was self-renewed, they cannot be processed if it happens. If they can't find a solution, then the navigation of this bus owner may be turned into a "brick" and cannot be used. Although it has been successfully installed, it will inevitably lead to navigation errors and confusion of map information. Even if you are an old owner, you will inevitably be misled. If you go out, it will be even more difficult.

Summary: Although piracy maps have many advantages, they are free, self-service, and highly selective. However, there is no genuine existence and how they have their living space. These piracy maps are cracked versions of genuine maps, and even the best piracy is just a genuine fake. When using these counterfeits, we also need to take the necessary risks. I hope the owners carefully choose to support genuine.