Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Fitted in Cardiff
Yes, we can add Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to almost any car, van or motorhome. At our Cardiff workshop on Penarth Road, we have been upgrading in-car technology since 1987. Whether you want to keep your factory screen or replace it with something bigger and better, we will find the right way to do it for your car. We keep your steering wheel controls and reverse camera wherever the vehicle allows, and we never cut factory wiring.
Three Ways to Get CarPlay in Your Car
1. Keep your factory screen. A CarPlay interface adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to your original screen, so the dashboard looks exactly as it left the factory. Ideal for Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche and other premium cars. We are an official ZZ2 dealer for South Wales.
2. Upgrade to a new multimedia unit. We replace an older radio or screen with a modern unit from Kenwood, Pioneer, Alpine or Sony, adding CarPlay, Android Auto, DAB radio and Bluetooth in one upgrade.
3. Go wireless. Many of the systems we fit support wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, so your phone connects automatically when you get in. No cables needed.
What You Keep
Where your vehicle allows it, we retain your:
- Steering wheel controls
- Factory reverse camera and parking sensors
- Factory amplifier or premium sound system, such as Bose or Harman Kardon
- Original features and settings
Before we start, we will tell you exactly what will and will not carry over. No surprises.
Maps and Sat Nav on Your Screen
With Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, your maps come from your phone. Google Maps, Waze and Apple Maps show on the car’s screen with live traffic and spoken directions. The maps are always up to date, so most drivers no longer need a separate sat nav.
Many of the units we fit also have built-in sat nav. It works without a phone connected or any signal, using stored or downloaded maps. That suits vans, 4x4s and motorhomes on rural routes, and we can fit a unit that gives you both. See our Jeep Wrangler Alpine Halo9 and Ford Transit Custom Alpine Halo 9 navigation installs.
What Is Apple CarPlay?
Apple CarPlay puts your iPhone on your car’s screen. You get Apple Maps, Google Maps or Waze navigation, calls, messages read aloud, Spotify and podcasts, all controlled by touch, your steering wheel buttons or Siri, so your eyes stay on the road.
What Is Android Auto?
Android Auto does the same for Android phones. Google Maps, Google Assistant voice control, calls, messages and your favourite music apps appear on your car’s screen, designed to be simple and safe to use while driving.
Apps You Can Use with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Once CarPlay or Android Auto is fitted, your favourite apps appear on the car’s screen as soon as you connect your phone. Here are the most popular apps our Cardiff customers use, from maps and music to parking and EV charging. Use the buttons to see which work with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
Maps and Navigation
Turn-by-turn directions, lane guidance and live traffic, built into every iPhone.
Live traffic, route options, speed limits and petrol station search, all on your car's screen.
Community-reported traffic, police, hazards and speed cameras, with fast rerouting around jams.
TomTom's sat nav with offline maps, accurate traffic and clear lane guidance.
Offline maps that work without signal, handy in rural Wales and abroad.
Music and Streaming
Your library, playlists and lossless streaming, with Siri to pick the next song.
Playlists, albums and podcasts, with your recently played music one tap away.
Music and podcasts included with Prime, or the full catalogue with Unlimited.
Official songs, remixes and live versions, with mixes built around what you like.
Music streaming with Flow, a never-ending personal mix of songs you'll like.
High-quality lossless streaming that shows off an upgraded sound system.
Radio
Every BBC station live, including Radio Wales and Radio Cymru, plus catch-up and podcasts.
Capital, Heart, LBC, Classic FM, Smooth and Radio X, live and on demand.
Thousands of stations from around the world, plus live sport and news.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
Your followed shows and new episodes, ready to play the moment you start the car.
A podcast player with up-next queues, variable speed and silence trimming.
Pick up your audiobook exactly where you left off, with chapter skip on screen.
Listen to audiobooks bought from Apple Books on long journeys.
Calls and Messages
Hands-free calls, favourites and recent calls through your car's speakers and microphone.
Siri reads your texts and iMessages aloud and sends your spoken replies.
Texts read out loud, with replies by voice or a quick tap on a suggested answer.
Hear new messages, reply by voice and make WhatsApp calls without touching your phone.
Messages read aloud and voice replies, so chats keep going while you drive.
Join work meetings and calls as audio from the car, straight from your calendar.
Parking and EV Charging
Pay for parking from the car's screen, used by councils and car parks across Cardiff and the UK.
Find, book and pay for parking spaces near where you're heading.
Start and stop parking sessions on screen, paying only for the time you use.
The UK's EV charger map, showing live charger availability (in-car view with Zapmap Premium).
Find nearby EV chargers, check if they're free and get directions to them.
Voice and Everyday
Ask for directions, music, calls or messages by voice, keeping your hands on the wheel.
See today's appointments and tap an address to get directions to your next one.
New apps appear on your car's screen automatically when they add CarPlay or Android Auto support. Availability can change with app updates, and some features need a subscription. App names are trademarks of their owners; B&B Audioconcepts is not affiliated with them.
Cars We Have Upgraded with Apple CarPlay
Every car is different, so here are some of the real CarPlay installs we have completed in Cardiff:
Why Cardiff Drivers Choose B&B Audioconcepts
Founder Waz has over 35 years of hands-on car audio experience. We work on everything from everyday hatchbacks to supercars, vans and trucks, including 24V vehicles. You get honest advice about what your car actually needs, and every install is done properly, with no shortcuts. We cover Cardiff, Penarth, Barry, Newport, Caerphilly, Bridgend and across South Wales.
Apple CarPlay FAQs
Can I add Apple CarPlay to my car?
Yes, in almost every case. Cars with a factory screen can usually keep it using an interface, and older cars can be upgraded with a new multimedia unit. Tell us your make, model and year and we will confirm the options.
Can I keep my reverse camera and steering controls?
Yes, on most vehicles. We use vehicle-specific interfaces so your factory camera, parking sensors and steering wheel buttons keep working.
Is wireless CarPlay available?
Yes. Many of the units and interfaces we fit support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, with a wired connection available as a backup.
Do I still need built-in sat nav if I use Google Maps?
Yes. Many of the units and interfaces we fit support wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, with a wired connection available as a backup.
How long does it take?
Most installs are completed in a day. We will confirm the timing for your vehicle when you book.
How much does it cost?
Pricing depends on your vehicle and the option you choose. Call us on 029 2070 7275 or send us your make and model for a free quote.
Want Apple CarPlay in Your Car?
Call 029 2070 7275 or send us your make and model. Visit us at Unit C1, West Point Industrial Estate, Penarth Road, Cardiff CF11 8JQ.
