TomTom Start 62 Satnav: Specifications and Safety Notes
At a glance
- What it is: A 6 inch car satnav from TomTom’s Start range with a reversible suction mount.
- Key specifications: 6 inch resistive touchscreen at 800 x 480; 8 GB memory and a microSD slot; updates through a computer; about 280 g (2017 review).
- Suits: Drivers who want a basic, large-screen satnav and are happy to update from a computer.
- Skip if: You want Wi-Fi updates or built-in traffic; the review describes smartphone tethering for traffic.
We haven’t tested this product ourselves. This page summarises one independent review dated 22 September 2017, checked 19 October 2026. We did not open a TomTom page for this model, so details may be out of date.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Model | TomTom Start 62 (model 4AA63 in the review) | [1] |
| Screen | 6 inch resistive touchscreen, 800 x 480 pixels. A resistive screen works with gloves | [1] |
| Memory | 8 GB internal; microSD card slot | [1] |
| Maps | A 2016 map of Europe, including the UK and Ireland, came preinstalled on the unit reviewed. Lifetime updates are not verified | [1] |
| Updates | Free TomTom MyDrive Connect desktop app, with weekly updates | [1] |
| Traffic and cameras | TomTom Services, live traffic and camera updates, by tethering to a smartphone | [1] |
| Battery | The review reports about 2 hours from a 4-hour charge | [1] |
| Size and weight | 16.25 x 10.48 x 2.38 cm; 280 g | [1] |
| Mount | Reversible suction mount that can face up or down | [1] |
| Price, warranty, current availability | Not verified | n/a |
What owners report
We have not reviewed owner feedback for this product.
Known issues and safety
Recall check: we searched GOV.UK product safety alerts, reports and recalls (Office for Product Safety and Standards) for “tomtom” on 19 October 2026 and found no results [2]. Check the list again for the exact model before you buy.
The reviewer describes audible warnings for mobile cameras, red light cameras, fixed cameras and average speed zones [1]. A satnav is an aid; obey road signs and set your route before you drive.
Questions people ask
Can I use it with gloves on?
The review says the resistive touchscreen allows it [1].
Does it update over Wi-Fi?
The review says updates go through a computer and suggests a different TomTom model for Wi-Fi [1].
Is it still sold?
We could not confirm that. Check the map version and update support with the seller.
Alternatives
- TomTom GO 620: A 6 inch model with Wi-Fi updates. See our separate page.
- Other satnavs: See our satnavs hub.
Our verdict
Based on the evidence, this suits drivers who want a simple 6 inch satnav and are comfortable updating from a computer. The only source we could open is a 2017 review, so check current map, price and support. This is a research summary, not a test result.
Sources
- TomTom Start 62 6 Inch Touch Screen Car Sat Nav, Gadget Explained. Dated 22 September 2017, gadgetexplained.com. Checked 19 October 2026.
- GOV.UK search of product safety alerts, reports and recalls, Office for Product Safety and Standards, gov.uk. Searched 19 October 2026.