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MK7/MK7.5 APPLE CAR PLAY RETROFIT SUGGESTIONS/HELP PLEASE

Will13732
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Hi all, 

I am looking at the possibility of installing an after-market Apple car play/ Android Auto system into my 2015 Ford Fiesta Titanium 1.0 litre Eco Boost. 

The car currently has the upgraded Sony Head Unit which comes in the Titanium spec Fiesta. My question is - Has anyone here installed Apple Car play/ Android Auto into a Fiesta like mine and if so what options are out there? 

I have been doing some research online, and from what I can see there are limited options available. 

I have seen some systems which use a double din style chassis which can be installed - I am not overly keen on this option, as I am not sold on the visual look of the installation. 

The other option looks like something in the photo attached which is from a company called VEEHIVE TUNING (photo attached).

I was going to order one of these VEEHIVE UNITS however after doing a little more research, I am a bit skeptical about this company since I have been able to find limited reviews online and what reviews I have seen on their Facebook don't fill me with confidence. (Has anyone else brought a system like this from VEEHIVE and what are your experiences? 

If anyone has any additional solutions or can help in any way, I would greatly appreciate it. 

Many thanks, 

Will

 

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    Have a look on aliexpress, important to find one with the latest operating system (android) and the most RAM (about 8gb) otherwise they take about 30 miles to boot up

    You will loose your DAB though, I believe, I could be wrong, but you'll be able to stream internet radio through Carplay

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    Hi Dave, 

    What is your experience like of purchasing off of ALI EXPRESS? I have heard mixed things about it. 

    Cheers, 

    Will 

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    I've never had any issues.

    Just look at the reviews for which item you are interested in, if there's no reviews buy from a seller with good reviews.

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    Anyone near basingstoke there are prepared to look at my granddaughter's ford fiesta mk 7 car, with an airplay display unit made by Autofather series 3 contact me.

    It was working to a certain extent but since disconnecting the battery it is not working.

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