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Garmin DriveSmart 86 8-inch Bright Crip Glass Screen Car GPS Navigator (010-02471-00) (Renewed)

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Amazon rating

★★★★★4.4(244)

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Verdict scoreGood
70/ 100

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$239.99

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Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read

Garmin DriveSmart 86 8-inch Bright Crip Glass Screen Car GPS Navigator (010-02471-00) (Renewed)

The consensus

What reviewers found

Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.

For shoppers chasing the large 8-inch DriveSmart experience at a lower price, verified-purchase reviewers rate this Renewed DriveSmart 86 well, at 4.4 stars across roughly 244 ratings, among the higher averages in the pool. It delivers the same bright 8-inch glass screen and feature set as the new DriveSmart 86 but at a noticeable discount, making it the value route to a big-screen navigator. As a Renewed (refurbished) unit, the standard caveats apply and they're reflected in the recurring buyer concerns: warranty coverage is typically shorter or handled by a third party, and there's a small chance of cosmetic wear or an older preloaded map version.

What reviewers liked

  • 8-inch DriveSmart 86 hardware at a discount to the new unit
  • Among the highest verified-purchase ratings in the pool (4.4)
  • Same large bright glass screen and feature set as the new model

Where it falls short

  • Renewed unit: warranty is typically shorter or third-party
  • Possible cosmetic wear or older preloaded map version
  • Smaller rating sample and no independent testing to corroborate

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Across the reviews

Synthesis · not our verdict

For shoppers chasing the large 8-inch DriveSmart experience at a lower price, verified-purchase reviewers rate this Renewed DriveSmart 86 well, at 4.4 stars across roughly 244 ratings, among the higher averages in the pool. It delivers the same bright 8-inch glass screen and feature set as the new DriveSmart 86 but at a noticeable discount, making it the value route to a big-screen navigator.

As a Renewed (refurbished) unit, the standard caveats apply and they're reflected in the recurring buyer concerns: warranty coverage is typically shorter or handled by a third party, and there's a small chance of cosmetic wear or an older preloaded map version. No independent lab testing was attached to this listing, so the assessment again rests on verified-purchase ratings. For buyers comfortable with refurbished hardware and a return window, the rating supports it as a sensible way to save on an 8-inch Garmin.

Key specs

Source: Amazon listing
8” navigator with high-resolution, dual-orientation display and map updates of North America .Special Feature:Large Display; Voice Assist; Hands-Free Calling; Live Traffic and Weather; Traffic Cams and Parking; Smart Notifications,Driver Alerts; Tripadvisor; National Parks Directory; Find Places by Name; Garmin Real Directions Feature.
Hands-free calling when paired with your compatible smartphone with BLUETOOTH technology and convenient Garmin voice assist lets you ask for directions to places you want to go
Road trip–ready features include the HISTORY database of notable sites, a U.S. national parks directory, Tripadvisor traveler ratings and millions of Foursquare POIs
Driver alerts for things such as school zones, sharp curves and speed changes help encourage safer driving and increase situational awareness
Access live traffic, fuel prices, weather, parking and smart notifications when you pair this navigator with your compatible smartphone running the Garmin Drive app

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