# Can I update the built-in POIs on my Nuvi?

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-update-the-built-in-pois-on-my-nuvi/468733>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [October 20, 2008, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-update-the-built-in-pois-on-my-nuvi/468733 "2008-10-20T13:24:15Z")\
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**Author:** ![crazyjoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f14d63/32.png) [@crazyjoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crazyjoe)\
**Post date:** [October 20, 2008, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-update-the-built-in-pois-on-my-nuvi/468733/1 "2008-10-20T13:24:15Z")

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I have a garmin nuvi 250w GPS unit. The POI database, while robust, is a little out of date.

The costco near my house, been there for 6+ years, is not in the DB (though others are).

The grocery store (Busch’s) near my house, same story. It finds newer ones, farther away, but not the one by my house.

I have found several instances of this recently, and was hoping there is a way to get an updated POI for the unit. I don’t want to load a bunch of custom POIs unless I really have to, I figure it will probably just slow the thing down. (Though if there is a good source for custom POIs that’s not too targeted – like All National Parks – then maybe I could be convinced).

Anyone know if Garmin offers updated POIS? Mine has the latest software and maps via the webupdater.

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**Author:** ![CookingWithGas](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cookingwithgas/32/485_2.png) [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\
**Post date:** [October 20, 2008, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-update-the-built-in-pois-on-my-nuvi/468733/2 "2008-10-20T16:05:59Z")

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I was going to tell you to buy the update until I read your last line. I don’ t know the answer to your question but I am on my third Garmin unit and have found their customer service to be very responsive. I would go to their web site and look up the phone number or email address and get in touch.