Recommendations for 2006 Vanquish CarPlay upgrade

[nickv12]

Can anybody recommend Apple CarPlay upgrade installers for a 2006 Vanquish (the one with the Volvo sat nav screen)? I believe it's the same centre stack as the early DB9 and early VH Vantage models.

Ideally, I would like it to be an integral new touchscreen (ie. no additional controller required), as fully integrated into the overall audio system as possible.

I have tried Aston Installations, but really not sure at £3.6k.

Failing that, I'll get a modern USB/audio connector kit installed and have the iPhone in a good cradle. Any suggestion for this route appreciated too.

Thanks!

[stevenichols]

I've just realised that you don't have the ski-slope and satnav as fitted to the Vantage of that era. You might be as well off with an iPhone, Waze and a good mount, which can hold the phone horizontal. Not ideal, but not £3.5k either!

I took out my Volvo satnav equipment and installed a Garmin in its place. I've since changed this to a car play unit. It's just held onto the original frame with Velcro and works fine.

Edited by stevenichols on Tuesday 16th June 18:12

[nickv12]

stevenichols said:

I've just realised that you don't have the ski-slope and satnav as fitted to the Vantage of that era. You might be as well off with an iPhone, Waze and a good mount, which can hold the phone horizontal. Not ideal, but not £3.5k either!

I took out my Volvo satnav equipment and installed a Garmin in its place. I've since changed this to a car play unit. It's just held onto the original frame with Velcro and works fine.

Thanks! It's my backup plan