Question 1

How do I find the cheapest gas stations on Waze?

Accepted Answer

I start navigation, tap the bar at the bottom, then hit the gas pump icon. You’ll see stations with prices, and the key trick is to change “sort by distance” to “sort by price.” You can also pick your fuel type (like diesel) and even your preferred brand.

Question 2

How do I share my live location and ETA on Waze?

Accepted Answer

Start a route, then tap the bottom bar and choose “Share trip.” From there you can send it via WhatsApp, SMS, email, or just copy the link. It’s the easiest way to reassure family or friends who are waiting for you.

Question 3

Can I record my own voice for Waze navigation?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and it’s one of the most fun hidden features. I go to Menu → Settings → Voice & sound → Current voice, then “Add a voice.” You record each instruction, save it, and you can delete individual lines or wipe everything with “delete all recordings.”

Question 4

How do I enable the child reminder on Waze?

Accepted Answer

Go to Menu → Settings → Reminders, then enable “Child reminder.” I also recommend adding a custom message like “Don’t forget Pierre.” And honestly, you can use it for anything—keys, garage remote, whatever you tend to forget.

Question 5

How do I set Crit’Air on Waze to avoid restricted zones?

Accepted Answer

I go to Menu → Settings → Tolls, passes & carpooling, then select my Crit’Air category. Once it’s set, Waze calculates routes based on what your vehicle is allowed to do. That’s how you avoid driving into zones that can get you fined.

Question 6

How do I use Waze without internet (offline)?

Accepted Answer

The trick is saving destinations to Favorites in advance. Once a place is saved, you can start navigation even with no network—Waze will show “offline.” You won’t get real-time traffic or hazards, and the ETA won’t be calculated live, but the route guidance still works.

Question 7

Where can I see and delete my Waze navigation history?

Accepted Answer

This one is slightly hidden: Menu → Settings, scroll down to Privacy → Navigation history. You’ll see your full trip history by date. And yes, you can delete the entire history if you want to clean it up for privacy.

Question 8

How do I avoid tolls and highways in Waze?

Accepted Answer

While on a route, I swipe up the bottom panel, tap Settings → Navigation, then enable “Avoid toll roads” and/or “Avoid highways.” Waze recalculates right away. You’ll usually save money, but expect the trip to take longer.

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