Hi I have got a garmin nuvi 2508 how do I retro fit it into my Freelander im concerned about cutting the power lead to connect it to permanent power as it has my Ariel for live traffic in it has anyone done this before and can you tell me where you connected the power thanks in advance

Don't cut the power cable to make a direct connection to the 12 volt supply; you must use the connector on the end of the power lead into an accessory socket - which can be directly connected to the 12 volt supply - since the connector on the power lead drops the 12 volt supply to the correct voltage for the Garmin.
There are several postings on here under Garmin giving all the details.

Good luck.

If you are fitting it into the central cubby hole, you can drill out one of the holes in the base and pass the plug through. The rubber mat will cover the hole. Or if you are removing the cubby hole itself the cable will pass through to the back of the glove box. Fit a flying socket in the glovebox and Robert is your mother's brother.
http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic12741.html may help. Ex AA Series III LWB Safari - Gone
300TDi Disco (bought new - terrible car) sent back after 18 months
Freelander 1 Estate - leased, given back at end of lease
200TDi Disco (bought from a mate with 100,000 on the clock) - Gone
Disco 2 TD5 - sold and exported to France
FR2 TD4 GS - Gone
FR2 SD4 HSE - Now changed for a DS
New model ex-demo Evoque S 180 in white
Unable to order a new DS, so gave up. Now have a Volvo S90 Recharge.

Thanks guys all sorted now👍👍