- How much does Apple CarPlay installation cost in Melbourne?
- $450 for Japanese and Korean vehicles, including GST, the head unit, the vehicle-specific fascia, wiring, integration parts, steering-wheel control integration and installation labour. German and European vehicles start at $650 — on those we either fit a CarPlay module next to the factory head unit, so CarPlay shows on the factory screen, or replace the screen, depending on what the car allows. A reverse camera fitted at the same time is $150.
- Is anything added to the price later?
- No. If we find anything outside the agreed quote, we call you first and explain the cost. No additional work is carried out without your approval.
- Can you install wireless Apple CarPlay?
- Yes. The head units we fit support both wireless and wired Apple CarPlay, so you can connect without plugging the phone in.
- Does it work with an Android phone?
- Yes. The same head unit supports Android Auto as well as Apple CarPlay.
- Will the steering wheel controls still work?
- If your car has them, they keep working in most cases — volume, track and phone. If your steering wheel has no audio buttons at all, nothing is lost and the price is the same: volume and track sit on the new screen. We don't add buttons to a steering wheel that was never built with them.
- Does it use my existing speakers?
- Yes. The head unit drives your factory speakers, so no speaker replacement is needed.
- Can I keep my factory reverse camera?
- Yes. If your car has a factory reverse camera, it keeps working and shows on the new screen. If it doesn't have one, a new reverse camera fitted with the head unit is $150 and includes reversing guidelines.
- Is it a proper factory-style fit or an add-on screen?
- It depends on the car, and we tell you which before you book. Most Japanese and Korean cars get a new head unit in the factory opening, behind a fascia made for the car, so it looks like it belongs there. Mazdas with the Mazda Connect screen get the factory CarPlay upgrade on the screen they already have. German cars get either a CarPlay module next to the factory head unit, which puts CarPlay on the factory screen, or a new screen in the factory position. Where none of those suits the car, a separate screen on the dash is the option, from $300.
- Can you fit Apple CarPlay to a Toyota Prado?
- Yes, both shapes: the 150-series Prado from 2009, and the 120-series from 2003 to 2009. A bigger screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto goes in the factory position, the factory reversing camera and the steering wheel buttons keep working, and the unit comes with a one-year warranty. See the 2019 Prado in our work for photos and what that job cost.
- What screen sizes do you have?
- Both 9-inch and 10-inch head units, depending on what suits your dashboard.
- How long does installation take?
- A CarPlay installation with a reverse camera takes around three and a half hours and the car goes back to you the same day. European vehicles and factory-integrated setups can take longer depending on the dashboard and wiring involved.
- What warranty do I get?
- Parts we supply and our installation are covered by a one-year warranty. If you bring your own equipment, we cover the installation and the equipment stays under its maker's warranty. Your Australian Consumer Law rights continue to apply. If something is not right, bring the car back and we will look at it.
- What if I can't work out how to use it?
- Bring the car back. If we installed it and, after using it for a while, you're not sure how something works, we'll go through it with you. There's no charge for that.
- Where is the work done?
- Either at our workshop in Oakleigh South, or we come to you. CarPlay, dash cams, reverse cameras and trackers can all be installed on site at your home or workplace — tell us your suburb and we'll quote it. On-site installation is quoted separately from the workshop prices. For an installation at the workshop, drop the car off Tuesday to Saturday between 10am and 4pm, and it's ready to collect by 6pm the same day. Servicing and repairs are done at the workshop only.
- What should I send before booking?
- For a Japanese or Korean vehicle the price is $450, so you can book straight away — just tell us the make, model and year. For a German or European vehicle, send those details plus a clear photo of the current dashboard or factory screen, because the same model and year can come with different factory head units and that changes the parts needed.