How to Change Car on Google Maps
Changing the Google Maps vehicle icon may seem like a clever hack at first, but it’s extremely easy to pull off. Here’s what you do: In other words, changing your car on Google Maps involves nothing more than starting navigation and tapping on your vehicle icon before you set off to drive (or while you drive, if you have a passenger to help you). You can also use this method to change back to the original blue arrow if you somehow find yourself growing bored of the red car, green pickup, or yellow SUV. In fact, you will have to use this method if you want to change back since your new pickup truck or family sedan will remain the default vehicle icon for as long as you continue using Google Maps.
Don’t Forget to Update Google Maps If You Want to Change Car
One thing worth pointing out is that, if you haven’t updated Google Maps to the relevant version, you won’t be able to change from one vehicle icon or car color to another. Here’s what you do to update Google Maps on iOS and Android, in order to ensure that you have the version that lets you drive home in your new favorite car.
