Apple Car Play

We have some great news; we are now able to retro-fit Apple Car play.

We use the existing screen in the car and retain the original navigation system in the background. A microphone is fitted not only for hands-free phone system but also for the use of the voice assistant Siri. On later cars we can integrate with the existing Aston Martin Bluetooth hands free kit.

The operation for all of this is done via a new control hub situated in the centre console and in most instances, where it falls easily to hand. Rotate to select the icon you wish to control and then press in the knob to access the desired function. Other controls include a fast forward and rewind button with a back and home button completing the 4 buttons surrounding the central selector knob.

Switching between CarPlay and the cars normal systems is done with a small covert rocker switch hidden normally, in the ashtray aperture.

You can choose to listen to the car’s existing audio system whilst having mapping on the nav screen from CarPlay alternatively you can have the full CarPlay playing music and radio apps.

Features include mapping from Apple, Google, Waze, Co-pilot, Sygic and TomTom with live updates of traffic, roadworks and police incidents. Music from Amazon, Spotify, Deezer as well as Apple and a whole range of internet radio apps giving you listening from across the world. Hands free phone system with voice dialling and access to phone books. Audio books and podcasts and the ability to have your text and WhatsApp messages read to you and then respond to them by voice.

We think you will agree this is a major step forward in updating the existing system to the latest technology.

To supply and install the complete system costs £2,000 which includes parts, labour and VAT. Please call 01483 211899 if you require any further information.