--- product_id: 54655531 title: "TomTom Truck Sat Nav GO Professional 520 with European Maps and Traffic Services (via Smartphone) Updates via WI-FI, Designed for Truck, Coach, Bus and Large Vehicles" brand: "tomtom" price: "R9891" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/54655531-tomtom-truck-sat-nav-go-professional-520-with-european-maps store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Wi-Fi Updates Truck Routing EU Maps TomTom Truck Sat Nav GO Professional 520 with European Maps and Traffic Services (via Smartphone) Updates via WI-FI, Designed for Truck, Coach, Bus and Large Vehicles **Brand:** tomtom **Price:** R9891 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚛 Drive Smart, Arrive Relaxed! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** TomTom Truck Sat Nav GO Professional 520 with European Maps and Traffic Services (via Smartphone) Updates via WI-FI, Designed for Truck, Coach, Bus and Large Vehicles by tomtom - **How much does it cost?** R9891 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/54655531-tomtom-truck-sat-nav-go-professional-520-with-european-maps) ## Best For - tomtom enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted tomtom brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Effortless Updates:** Wi-Fi connectivity allows for quick map updates without a computer. - • **Crystal Clear Display:** 5" high-brightness touchscreen for easy navigation, even in sunlight. - • **Stay Ahead of Traffic:** Real-time traffic updates via Bluetooth keep you informed and on schedule. - • **Navigate with Confidence:** Specialized routing for large vehicles ensures you stay on the right path. - • **Fuel & Rest Stops at Your Fingertips:** Access 50,000 large vehicle POIs for seamless travel planning. ## Overview The TomTom Truck Sat Nav GO Professional 520 is designed specifically for large vehicles, offering regular updates of European maps, specialized routing for hazardous cargo, and real-time traffic services via smartphone. With a user-friendly 5" touchscreen and built-in Wi-Fi for easy updates, this sat nav ensures you navigate safely and efficiently, making it an essential tool for truck, coach, and bus drivers. ## Description TomTom Truck Sat Nav GO Professional 520 with European Maps and Traffic Services (via Smartphone) Updates via WI-FI, Designed for Truck, Coach, Bus and Large Vehicles ## Features - Regular updated EU Maps for large vehicles, drive on the right roads for your truck with specialised routing for hazardous cargo, vehicle size, weight, and max; speed to arrive relaxed and on time - TomTom traffic and services via Bluetooth, avoid getting stuck in traffic and know your precise arrival times drive safer by knowing when to break thanks to jam tail warnings - Updates via Wi-Fi, regular EU map updates and service refreshes are quick and easy with the convenience of your TomTom GO Professional truck sat nav's built-in Wi-Fi, No computer needed - Large vehicle POIs, know where to fuel up, take a rest, and service your vehicle; compiled by DKV and ParkyourBus, your TomTom GO Professional truck sat nav brings you 50,000 POIs for large vehicles - 5" touchscreen plus mount; secured by a specialised click-and-drive mount view instructions clearly on the high brightness and sunlight-readable screen of your TomTom GO Professional truck sat nav ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Manufacturer | TomTom | | Item model number | L133831 | | Product Dimensions | 9.1 x 14.2 x 1.9 cm; 200 g | | ASIN | B072L1112D | | Guaranteed software updates until | unknown | ## Product Details - **Brand:** TomTom - **Model name:** GO Professional 520 - **Vehicle service type:** Bus - **Screen size:** 5 Inches - **Special feature:** Text-to-Speech, Voice Control - **Connectivity technology:** iPod Control:iPod Plug-In only, USB - **Map type:** Single Continent - **Sport:** Outdoor Lifestyle - **Included components:** USB - **Audio output mode:** [FI] Digital ## Images ![TomTom Truck Sat Nav GO Professional 520 with European Maps and Traffic Services (via Smartphone) Updates via WI-FI, Designed for Truck, Coach, Bus and Large Vehicles - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/617qOzObslL.jpg) ![TomTom Truck Sat Nav GO Professional 520 with European Maps and Traffic Services (via Smartphone) Updates via WI-FI, Designed for Truck, Coach, Bus and Large Vehicles - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/619QqtVhxiL.jpg) ![TomTom Truck Sat Nav GO Professional 520 with European Maps and Traffic Services (via Smartphone) Updates via WI-FI, Designed for Truck, Coach, Bus and Large Vehicles - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61B0DUXl8GL.jpg) ![TomTom Truck Sat Nav GO Professional 520 with European Maps and Traffic Services (via Smartphone) Updates via WI-FI, Designed for Truck, Coach, Bus and Large Vehicles - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/615vFYPfZLL.jpg) ![TomTom Truck Sat Nav GO Professional 520 with European Maps and Traffic Services (via Smartphone) Updates via WI-FI, Designed for Truck, Coach, Bus and Large Vehicles - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/6139uIVv9yL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size Name, Style Name** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Would this TomTom be good for towing a horse trailer** A: I’d be more inclined to use a vehicle to tow the trailer. But seriously, this would improve your eta’s as you can set the maximum speed. So if you was to set it 50mph it would provide more accurate estimates on your arrival times. I don’t imagine that low bridges would be an issue but the ability to choose a route taking in account of the width could be a great advantage. **Q: Will it use a slower speed for a camper rather than a car, for example** A: Yes you can choose your max speed. My truck is restricted to 52mph and it calculates the time for this speed and readjusts on route for roadworks accidents etc. **Q: Does this satnav do hazmat** A: Hi there Phil, thanks for your question! Yes, this device has hazmat mode for creating safe routes on your device. Hope this helps, - TomTom Team **Q: Is live traffic update free for life or one year? There is another version which offers one year?** A: I bought mine (6250) over a month ago, traffic has stopped working. Message says unable to connect to service tried their instructions and done factory reset. No luck. Also when in bus mode it still doesn’t see bus lanes. Not as good as I thought. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for the HGV driver *by D***E on 31 December 2023* Got this after buying a navpal sorry but they may look similar but that’s where it ends. This device may have paid for services but you really do get what you pay for. I have lifetime free world maps and I also had a trial for speed cameras which I never waited to end I simply paid for the service as it not only brings camera but accidents black spots and other stuff a HGV driver needs. You can also have live updates which you must tether to your phone but they are great have saved me loads of time. It automatically re’routes you to the next best available road that is suitable for your vehicle. You can adjust from an oversized load to ADR and Hazardous load so to stick to specific routes. You have control over the length width height and max speed also if you wish to use certain roads. It’s a real truckers sat nav and I highly recommend it you won’t be let down. That is the good points now for some points that let it down a little , it’s not as fast as others when working out routes but hey you have your 10 min walk round and usually a few mins extra and you can plan your route from your phone and send it over to your GPS for when you start work so this negates it as a downside. It’s a little more complicated to use but not overly and I use it everyday even on routes I know like the back of my hand. If I can do it so can you honestly if this was the least of my worry’s my life would be the best you can have in my truck. It is a older model 2019 but as I said you can update the maps as needed once done it’s game on and job done. If you should around I used Amazon used section and got my unit for £130 instead of the £250 and it had no marks or scratch’s so if you get this option use it. It only means that a person opened and did not like it or something else no idea what but it’s brand new. Recap it does exactly what it says on the box “ I would recommend buying a storage box you can get them on Amazon for £15 it’s stores all your cables and the unit for the window” this little unit counts you into average speed areas and out again , also gives you the ability to report a mobile speed camera when you pass which is updated for other drivers. I know we can’t really speed as a uk driver unless it’s in a lower speed area but that’s on you if you get caught. Would I recommend it YES 100% at this price point which I got mine I would recommend it everyday. The cheap ones you can buy are just that cheap and I am sure will do the job but as I said Navpal broke on me had me driving through fields if I was silly enough to listen to it eg the A75 heading to Carlisle if you drive this route you know what I mean oh and it broke after it was out of the return 30 days so I have a gps that useless. Waste of money and time. Tried to contact them and get nothing. Buy correct first time and save yourself money and effort TomTom is the way to go. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good and worth the price *by W***N on 28 April 2025* Hi an absolute cracker. This gadget is a life saver.I was a bit wiery because it said refurbished...but it's like brand new no scratches or marks. Comes in a brand new tomtom box with all labels and windscreen holder. Would definitely buy again. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Sat Nav For HGV Drivers *by D***E on 15 January 2024* Been using this Sat Nav for about 9 months now, as a driver of both Class 1 and 2 vehicles in that time. It has served me well but to start off with the negatives, there are some annoying issues such as trouble connecting to WiFi/data, slightly laggy touchscreen and even after downloading the 'latest updates' it still will not pick up newer roads or 'upgraded' junctions etc and will attempt to navigate you through the old versions of the roads.However for me, the most important thing for a HGV driver is being able to put in your vehicle's height/weight dimensions etc and be confident that you're not going to be taken down any dodgy roads and in the main part this has been the case for me with this Sat Nav. One thing I have noticed is that if you deviate from the original route it gives you, for example if a certain part is closed or you're diverted, then it's as if all rules go out the window and it will send you down anywhere in order to get back on track.There was one occasion where I accidentally missed a turning into a yard (middle of nowhere, no signs to indicate I was in the right place) and by following the Sat Nav to get back to where I needed to be I ended up in a narrow housing estate not suitable for HGV's (no signs to indicate this) with cars parked either side of the road. I didn't have the room to manoeuvre my artic round the bend at the end of this road and had to knock on doors to get people to move their cars. I understand the original error was mine as I missed the turn but to me, a truck Sat Nav should not be telling you it's ok to go down unsuitable roads under any circumstances or at least warn you.Like I say though, you can be confident in this Sat navs ability to navigate you based on your vehicle dimensions and the only time problems occur is when there are unexpected diversions or closures. I personally use mine alongside another Sat Nav on my phone such as Waze or Google maps if there are diversions and would recommend this to others. There have been times where I've been diverted but the tom tom will attempt to get me back to where I know the road is closed for a time, several 'make a U turn's later and having followed Waze or Google to get round the diversion, you breathe a sigh of relief when eventually the tom tom and live maps on the phone get back in sync with each other. As long as you stay alert to the roads you're taking and keep an eye out for the 7.5T limit signs/height restrictions then you're all good.If you don't have any issues such as diversions then this Sat Nav will get you to your destination without any problems. You can choose to avoid part of the route before starting off for whatever reason and it will recalculate. It will alert you to upcoming speed cameras. On motorways when approaching exits/forks it will display which lanes you need to be in, for example if you're in the left lane of four but this lane is going to be an exit lane only coming up then it will show that you need to be in the other three lanes. It will alert you if you're above the speed limit.Overall I would definitely recommend to HGV Drivers but just be mindful that there will be occasions (especially if you do nights with all the closures and diversions) where you will need to use it in conjunction with a live Sat Nav on your phone. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/54655531-tomtom-truck-sat-nav-go-professional-520-with-european-maps](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/54655531-tomtom-truck-sat-nav-go-professional-520-with-european-maps) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-11-13*