Can you add CarPlay to an older car?
Usually yes — if the car has a factory infotainment screen. The module connects to the existing system and the factory screen stays.
When there is a factory screen
The module plugs into the factory infotainment connectors — no wire cutting, and the steering wheel buttons, the factory knob and the reverse camera keep working. The job takes about 1–1.5 hours. The list includes older models too, for example the BMW 7 Series (E65) or the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W221, 2005–2013).
When there is no factory screen
Some models have no factory infotainment, so instead of the old head unit we fit an Android system with CarPlay and Android Auto. Examples: Audi A3 8P (2003–2013) — 9" screen, €209; BMW 3 Series (E46) — 7" screen, €229.
How to find out what you need
What matters is the make, model, year and infotainment system. If you do not know the system, see the guide to identifying BMW systems, or just photograph the screen and send it to us — we reply within an hour. You can find every model in the list of compatible cars.
Not sure it fits?
Send the make, model, year and infotainment system — within an hour we reply with the right module and the exact price.