It's one of the traditional battlegrounds between men and women, and frequently the source bitter stand-offs on long journeys.
The age-old question as to which of the sexes boasts the better sense of direction has even been the subject of scientific inquiry.
However, a new survey reveals men use their SatNavs to locate destinations significantly more often than women.
The poll of more than 4,000 SatNav users, conducted by AA Motor Insurance, found that a quarter of men used their devices on a regular basis compared with just 14 per cent of women.
The survey also showed some 5 per cent of users admitted to using their SatNavs everyday, often just to track their arrival time to familiar destinations.
Conversely, four-fifths of users claimed it was only on rare occasions they had recourse to the device, most notably when abroad or in an unfamiliar city.
Some 10 per cent of users admitted to having a near miss or a collision when attempting to programme their SatNavs while driving.
Director of AA Motor Insurance John Farrell warned that programming SatNavs while driving can be just as distracting, if not more so, than using your mobile phone.
On a more comical note, nearly a third of users admitted to accidentally programming their devices to "Lorry Mode" or to the "Avoid Motorways" settings, and to bringing brought on the scenic route to their destination.
"Whilst it's a fantastic tool, it's also important to remember that your SatNav isn't infallible," Farrell said. "If your instincts tell you you're not on the most practical course, take out your trusty map and double check.
"We have had stories of drivers making the most ridiculous mistakes because of blindly following the device's directions."
One local authority in the UK were recently forced to erect special signs, warning people not to trust their SatNavs after motorists were repeatedly directed down streets which were too narrow for vehicles.
