Despite its litany of flaws, I love Android Auto. It makes driving more enjoyable by offering easy access to my music collection and putting important navigation information front and center. However, it does have some silly limitations that hamper the latter.
Google Maps is my primary navigation platform. It’s what my Android Auto instance boots into, and I don’t necessarily have a problem with that. It’s relatively reliable for daily commutes and has an approachable, familiar visual design. Still, I’ve also grown fond of Waze’s focus on driving tools, audio alerts, and broader voice actor selection. It’s also arguably the better option for longer trips.