SatNav module options for an MY14 A200
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Hi All,
After trying a couple of FB groups for Mercedes, they seem a pretty unfriendly bunch tbf
So I've come back to my tried and tested PistonHeads
Brain pick - daughter's just bought a 14-plate A220 CDi AMG Sport. nice car, but doesn't have satnav.
Aside from going CarPlay, or just using her iphone, what are the options for installing satnav modules (legitimately).
I can't see any reason why this post should be removed - genuine question about genuine Merc options
Thanks in advance,
Dan
After trying a couple of FB groups for Mercedes, they seem a pretty unfriendly bunch tbf
So I've come back to my tried and tested PistonHeads
Brain pick - daughter's just bought a 14-plate A220 CDi AMG Sport. nice car, but doesn't have satnav.
Aside from going CarPlay, or just using her iphone, what are the options for installing satnav modules (legitimately).
I can't see any reason why this post should be removed - genuine question about genuine Merc options
Thanks in advance,
Dan
From memory (we have a 2018 B200 we bought new) there are 2 options for nav on the A/B/CLA/GLA Mercedes from this generation.
The most basic is the Garmin system which should be built into the car already. There is a SD card slot in the central armrest cubby and you just need to add the SD card with the map data and you are up and running. It wasn't a great system when new, low resolution, slow to load etc.
There is also a command online system which was an expensive option from memory, better resolution and maps update automatically online, we didn't tick the box. My C class has this option but it means you can't have car play / android auto which is a pain.
To be honest the nav in the car is so out of date now we use Google maps or Waze over car play rather than the inbuilt nav.
The most basic is the Garmin system which should be built into the car already. There is a SD card slot in the central armrest cubby and you just need to add the SD card with the map data and you are up and running. It wasn't a great system when new, low resolution, slow to load etc.
There is also a command online system which was an expensive option from memory, better resolution and maps update automatically online, we didn't tick the box. My C class has this option but it means you can't have car play / android auto which is a pain.
To be honest the nav in the car is so out of date now we use Google maps or Waze over car play rather than the inbuilt nav.
Thanks, tbh I was leaning towards this after the underwhelming response in general (says more about the satnav system tbh! 😂)
She needs a reliable sat nav due to her job, so while the phone is brilliant, I was toying with putting the module in to help with resale in the future. Perhaps this isn’t required.
Cheers
Dan
She needs a reliable sat nav due to her job, so while the phone is brilliant, I was toying with putting the module in to help with resale in the future. Perhaps this isn’t required.
Cheers
Dan
DanoS4 said:
Thanks, tbh I was leaning towards this after the underwhelming response in general (says more about the satnav system tbh! ??)
She needs a reliable sat nav due to her job, so while the phone is brilliant, I was toying with putting the module in to help with resale in the future. Perhaps this isn’t required.
Cheers
Dan
Dan - there is also now an alternative to the Becker Navipilot that goes into the slot…She needs a reliable sat nav due to her job, so while the phone is brilliant, I was toying with putting the module in to help with resale in the future. Perhaps this isn’t required.
Cheers
Dan
CARABC Wireless Carplay... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09993XC87?ref=ppx_pop...
I’ve put one of these into my recently acquired 2012 C Class and it’s absolutely brilliant. You can get them even cheaper on AliExpress but I bottled it and decided to play safe via Amazon - there was a £25 voucher you could apply so £184 which is a lot cheaper than a Becker module.
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