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product_id: 102184215
title: "Garmin 010-02038-02 DriveSmart 65, Built-in Voice-Controlled GPS Navigator with 6.95” High-Res Display, Black"
brand: "garmin"
price: "R130"
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reviews_count: 13
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# Instant Garmin Traffic alerts 5-inch bright touchscreen Preloaded US & Canada maps Garmin 010-02038-02 DriveSmart 65, Built-in Voice-Controlled GPS Navigator with 6.95” High-Res Display, Black

**Brand:** garmin
**Price:** R130
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚗 Your ultimate road trip co-pilot—never miss a turn or a hidden gem!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Garmin 010-02038-02 DriveSmart 65, Built-in Voice-Controlled GPS Navigator with 6.95” High-Res Display, Black by garmin
- **How much does it cost?** R130 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/102184215-garmin-010-02038-02-drivesmart-65-built-in-voice-controlled)

## Best For

- garmin enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted garmin brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Plug, Mount & Go:** Complete kit with suction cup mount and power cable for seamless in-car setup.
- • **Effortless Updates:** Preloaded detailed maps with easy USB updates keep you current without hassle.
- • **Explore Like a Local:** Access millions of Foursquare POIs, TripAdvisor ratings, and historic sites for epic road trips.
- • **Navigate with Clarity:** Bright 5” touchscreen ensures every turn is crystal clear, even in bright sunlight.
- • **Stay Ahead of Traffic:** Garmin Traffic works right out of the box—no smartphone needed to dodge delays.

## Overview

The Garmin Drive 52 is a 5-inch touchscreen GPS navigator featuring preloaded detailed maps of the U.S. and Canada, real-time Garmin Traffic alerts without smartphone dependency, and a rich database of points of interest including historic sites and traveler ratings. Designed for easy use with simple menus, it comes with a vehicle suction cup mount, power cable, and USB connectivity for hassle-free updates, making it an essential companion for daily commutes and adventurous road trips alike.

## Description

For drivers who love new adventures while traveling, the Garmin Drive Smart 65 GPS navigator is the ultimate road trip companion. Featuring simple menus and easy-to-read maps, Garmin Drive Smart 65 lets you view turn-by-turn directions at a glance on a bright 6.95” edge-to-edge touchscreen display. Traffic and map updates are included along with helpful driver alerts to encourage safer driving.

Review: Invaluable piece of kit - I live in the UK and needed it for travel in USA/Canada - Really excellent piece of kit that proved totally invaluable for our trip from the UK to Canada. After years of working from paper maps and internet screen shots - we rented a vehicle in Florida (back in 2019) that came with a dash mounted Garmin as a free upgrade and immediately realised it was taking a huge amount of stress and pre-planning away from us. Post pandemic and travelling again I decided to buy this unit to make life much easier. Living in the UK - I was able to order this GPS (SatNav) on desertcart.com (rather than desertcart.co.uk) and have it delivered to me in the UK direct from the USA. It is a great sized unit that is very very easy and intuitive to use and for the driver to see and read as you are driving. Like all GPS (SatNav) units it can very occasionally get small things wrong - but 99.999% it was very accurate. Anyone travelling to Canada - be warned that mobile/cell phone costs in Canada are unbelievably high - therefore EVEN with a USA/Canadian sim card in our phone - it would have cost a fortune to buy enough data in Canada (not necessarily the same in the USA which had much cheaper mobile/cell phone charges) to use a smart phone as a GPS/SatNav. Therefore we found it much more cost effective to buy the GPS/SatNav outright and it will work for years for future visits. One last thing about this model - after doing loads of research online - it tells you that this model is designed to work in tandem with a connected mobile/cell phone in order to receive traffic updates. It tells you this model works perfectly well as a GPS/SatNav on its own - but will not give live traffic updates without a connected mobile/cell phone - I considered this before buying - but decided that route guidance was enough and more important to me that anything else. HOWEVERE - after arriving in Canada - this device WAS giving us live traffic reports and rerouting to take the least congested routes - and we did NOT pair it with a mobile/cell phone - but still received live traffic reports. Great unit - Highly Recommended
Review: Excellent, bright screen. A bit large. Great options. Very nice - I've owned Garmin GPSs for years and years. Sure I use the built in car system, Waze, other options on a phone. But there really is nothing like a stand-a-lone unit. This is in some ways not a lot more than the previous generation, but in other ways there is. This one, the 6.95" screen is easy to read. It may actually be a bit too big. But it does not feel heavy or bulky like other similar ones I had bought over the years. I thought it was lighter than the Garmin DriveLuxe 51 it is replacing. So I put them both on the scale and it weighs a few ounces MORE than the 51. You could have fooled me. It doesn't feel heavy at all. It was easy to set up and transfer my favorites/saved destinations, register it and get going. I did notice that it is capturing some Galileo satellites. They are a new GPS satellite system sent up by the European Union a few years ago. Nice to have more coverage. The maps are easy to follow and the directions are as usual great....turn right at the traffic light, for instance. You can choose from multiple routes. Though you really don't know which might be better from a map line if you are not familiar with the area. Looking up places like Costco, CVS, other brand names/non-brand names is great and easy. They have improved the search options. One of the things I have never liked is that when they upgrade the user interface on a new unit it doesn't go backwards so you can't benefit from the new changes. I am using the DriveSmart app that is only available for this unit and the 55 unit. It ties into your phone and gives you traffic, live photos, weather, etc. The unit comes with free traffic but the phone app is updated more often and more reliable. I've used traffic on the Garmins and if you are out of range in reception, it's not helping. With the phone you have more reliability. The one thing I don't particularly like is that the power cable goes into the back of the GPS. Garmin had gotten away from that and had the power going into the mount. It was so much more convenient. The mount is also a bit different too. I am using a dash mount that I can position on my dashboard. I tried the window mount but it was a bit large and took up valuable window space. While bigger (you can get the smaller version) I do like how much detail you get and how easy it is to follow. And it is not bulky at all. Very nice and crisp. The 3D images do help you navigate and know where you are at. If you want a very nice, reliable and self-contained unit this is a great choice. The phone ones are fine, but these add a layer of certainty when you are traveling in unfamiliar areas.

## Features

- Easy to use 6.95” GPS navigator.Display resolution 1024 x 600 pixels.Control Method:Voice.Special Feature:Voice Assistant; Live Traffic And Weather; Traffic Cams And Parking; Hands-Free Calling; Smart Notifications; Tripadvisor,National Parks Directory; Garmin Real Directions; Driver Alerts; Find Places By Name; Check Up Ahead; Map Coverage.
- Simple menus and bright, easy to see maps
- Garmin Traffic suggests alternate routes. Backup camera compatible-yes (BC 30 or BC 40)
- Voice activated and ability to pair with a compatible smartphone for hands free calling
- HISTORY network of notable historic sites and U.S national parks directory
- Built in Wi-Fi connectivity for map and software updates without a computer

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07MN61RKT |
| Additional Features | Hands-Free Calling, Live Traffic and Weather, Smart Notifications, Traffic Cams and Parking, Voice Assistant |
| Audio Output Mode | Mono |
| Battery Average Life | 1 hours |
| Best Sellers Rank | #24,738 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #73 in Vehicle GPS Units & Equipment #76 in Car In-Dash Navigation GPS Units |
| Brand | Garmin |
| Built-In Media | Garmin DriveSmart 65 Vehicle suction cup mount Traffic receiver/vehicle power cable USB cable Documentation |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphone |
| Compatible Flash Memory Type | miniSD |
| Compatible with Vehicle Type | Car |
| Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi |
| Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Control Method | Voice |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 8,310 Reviews |
| Display Type | Multi-touch, glass, WSVGA color TFT with white backlight |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00753759211950 |
| Human-Interface Input | Touchscreen |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 6.8"L x 0.7"W x 3.9"H |
| Item Type Name | smart GPS |
| Item Weight | 8.45 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Garmin |
| Map Types | City Tour, Street |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 16 GB |
| Mfr Part Number | 010-02038-02 |
| Model Name | FBAGRDRIVES65TRB |
| Model Number | 010-02038-02 |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| Mounting Type | Dashboard Mount, found in image |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Operating System | Garmin OS |
| Resolution | 1024 x 600 |
| Screen Size | 6.95 inches |
| Software Update Supported to Date | unknown |
| Special Feature | Hands-Free Calling, Live Traffic and Weather, Smart Notifications, Traffic Cams and Parking, Voice Assistant Special Feature Hands-Free Calling, Live Traffic and Weather, Smart Notifications, Traffic Cams and Parking, Voice Assistant See more |
| Supported Satellite Navigation System | GPS |
| Touch Screen Type | Resistive |
| UPC | 753759211950 |
| Vehicle Service Type | Car |
| Warranty Description | 1 year limited warranty |

## Product Details

- **Audio Output Mode:** Mono
- **Battery Life:** 1 hours
- **Brand:** Garmin
- **Connectivity Technology:** USB
- **Included Components:** Garmin Drive 52, vehicle suction cup mount, vehicle power cable, USB cable, quick start manual
- **Map Type:** City Tour, Street
- **Model Name:** 010-02036-06
- **Screen Size:** 5 inches
- **Special Feature:** Touchscreen
- **Vehicle Service Type:** Car

## Images

![Garmin 010-02038-02 DriveSmart 65, Built-in Voice-Controlled GPS Navigator with 6.95” High-Res Display, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61tRpH9A3uL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Invaluable piece of kit - I live in the UK and needed it for travel in USA/Canada
*by B***Y on July 2, 2024*

Really excellent piece of kit that proved totally invaluable for our trip from the UK to Canada. After years of working from paper maps and internet screen shots - we rented a vehicle in Florida (back in 2019) that came with a dash mounted Garmin as a free upgrade and immediately realised it was taking a huge amount of stress and pre-planning away from us. Post pandemic and travelling again I decided to buy this unit to make life much easier. Living in the UK - I was able to order this GPS (SatNav) on Amazon.com (rather than Amazon.co.uk) and have it delivered to me in the UK direct from the USA. It is a great sized unit that is very very easy and intuitive to use and for the driver to see and read as you are driving. Like all GPS (SatNav) units it can very occasionally get small things wrong - but 99.999% it was very accurate. Anyone travelling to Canada - be warned that mobile/cell phone costs in Canada are unbelievably high - therefore EVEN with a USA/Canadian sim card in our phone - it would have cost a fortune to buy enough data in Canada (not necessarily the same in the USA which had much cheaper mobile/cell phone charges) to use a smart phone as a GPS/SatNav. Therefore we found it much more cost effective to buy the GPS/SatNav outright and it will work for years for future visits. One last thing about this model - after doing loads of research online - it tells you that this model is designed to work in tandem with a connected mobile/cell phone in order to receive traffic updates. It tells you this model works perfectly well as a GPS/SatNav on its own - but will not give live traffic updates without a connected mobile/cell phone - I considered this before buying - but decided that route guidance was enough and more important to me that anything else. HOWEVERE - after arriving in Canada - this device WAS giving us live traffic reports and rerouting to take the least congested routes - and we did NOT pair it with a mobile/cell phone - but still received live traffic reports. Great unit - Highly Recommended

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent, bright screen. A bit large. Great options. Very nice
*by M***L on February 1, 2019*

I've owned Garmin GPSs for years and years. Sure I use the built in car system, Waze, other options on a phone. But there really is nothing like a stand-a-lone unit. This is in some ways not a lot more than the previous generation, but in other ways there is. This one, the 6.95" screen is easy to read. It may actually be a bit too big. But it does not feel heavy or bulky like other similar ones I had bought over the years. I thought it was lighter than the Garmin DriveLuxe 51 it is replacing. So I put them both on the scale and it weighs a few ounces MORE than the 51. You could have fooled me. It doesn't feel heavy at all. It was easy to set up and transfer my favorites/saved destinations, register it and get going. I did notice that it is capturing some Galileo satellites. They are a new GPS satellite system sent up by the European Union a few years ago. Nice to have more coverage. The maps are easy to follow and the directions are as usual great....turn right at the traffic light, for instance. You can choose from multiple routes. Though you really don't know which might be better from a map line if you are not familiar with the area. Looking up places like Costco, CVS, other brand names/non-brand names is great and easy. They have improved the search options. One of the things I have never liked is that when they upgrade the user interface on a new unit it doesn't go backwards so you can't benefit from the new changes. I am using the DriveSmart app that is only available for this unit and the 55 unit. It ties into your phone and gives you traffic, live photos, weather, etc. The unit comes with free traffic but the phone app is updated more often and more reliable. I've used traffic on the Garmins and if you are out of range in reception, it's not helping. With the phone you have more reliability. The one thing I don't particularly like is that the power cable goes into the back of the GPS. Garmin had gotten away from that and had the power going into the mount. It was so much more convenient. The mount is also a bit different too. I am using a dash mount that I can position on my dashboard. I tried the window mount but it was a bit large and took up valuable window space. While bigger (you can get the smaller version) I do like how much detail you get and how easy it is to follow. And it is not bulky at all. Very nice and crisp. The 3D images do help you navigate and know where you are at. If you want a very nice, reliable and self-contained unit this is a great choice. The phone ones are fine, but these add a layer of certainty when you are traveling in unfamiliar areas.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Almost very please
*by G***T on August 2, 2020*

This is my 6th dash top Garmin gps. I have used Garmin Nuvi's for a long time. I like this one better than all the past ones. It is very easy to use and I really like the large size. It is easy to see even in bright sunlight, way better than any of my past models. I do not use the bluetooth function for the phone or the voice command so I cannot comment on them. It has built in wifi so once you connect it to your home network, it will automatically download upgrades without connecting to your computer. If you have purchased custom "voice" files, like Dr. Nightmare, they provide no way to install them...at least it is not documented. You can download them to your computer and then copy them manually to the proper folder in the GPS and they will work fine. I would recommend this GPS for anyone who wants to get from here to there with ease. It works great!! Dislikes! I do have a few.... 1. I do not like the way this model attaches to the ball mount. It take two hands to release it whereas all of my other models could be easily released with one hand and they were still very secure in their attachment. 2. I am an avid geocacher, since 2003. ALL of my past models could easily display geocaches on the screen. All you had to do was put them in a .gpx file and copy them to the proper folder in the GPS. THIS model does not do that very well. You can follow the same procedure but instead of getting the neat little geocaching icons on the screen you get these big ugly icons that look like tabs or signs. I do not like this at all...big downer. But the overall good outweighs this downer. There is a "workaround". You can export your caches to a POI file and copy it to the POI folder in the GPS. All of the caches will then display on the screen using a much smaller, and less ugly icon. You can then select one and navigate to it. The upside to using POI is that you can have more of them. I easily put in over 3000. The name of each one will NOT display on the screen, but at least you can see them. If you touch one, you can navigate to it, or you can quickly find them in the menu. So.... it works well for geocaching but not quite as well as any of my older, smaller models. 3. I use LINUX on my computer, not Windows. I also have a MacBook laptop. ALL of my older model Gamins would plug into Linux or Mac and display on the screen like a disk drive. You could then drag and drop your .gpx or .poi files over to the proper folder. THIS model GPS will NOT do that.... not on a Mac and not using Linux. You MUST have WINDOWS to transfer your files. This really sucks... I had to install Windows on my desktop using dual boot just to retain my sanity. I admit I am a Windows hater. I could give you reasons but I'll spare you. So if you are a Windows hater like me, plan on being disappointed. Again, the good of this GPS outweighs ever this. It is a keeper. 4. Although this GPS is very very easy to use and easy to figure out, the documentation is poor. You might even say it sucks but not quite that bad. If you are a basic user, new to GPS, then the documentation is OK but if you want to do more complicated stuff, you just have to figure it out for yourself.

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