Radio Upgrade

[Mr Pig]

Hi there,

My daughte's new 2014 Toledo has an AM/FM radio/CD player. DAB is something that would be nice and I see a bunch of Chinese units on eBay for just over £100. Anyone fitted and of these units or replaced the radio in the Toledo? Not looking so spend a fortune, she's not a boy racer. Just would like to add DAB if easy enough.

Options and opinions welcome.

Thank you.

 

[Seriously?]

Dunno if they're any good, but maybe look at a DAB adapter?

https://bestradios.co.uk/best-plug-and-play-dab-car-radio-adapters/

 

[Mr Pig]

Dunno if they're any good, but maybe look at a DAB adapter?

Na, want to keep it clean and tidy.

 

[Seriously?]

Na, want to keep it clean and tidy.

Fair shout

 

[camelspyyder]

Over on Briskoda there were a few that went the Chinese Android route. Looked fairly OEM and about the quarter of the price of the factory one (SeatMedia 2.1/VW RNS315).
On cars the age of yours it's all one unit too. Later ones have just a screen with the gubbins in the glovebox.

Xtrons was a brand that got mentioned a lot.

 

[Mr Pig]

Over on Briskoda there were a few that went the Chinese Android route.

I saw those on eBay starting at just over £100. I'm hesitant as you have no idea what the quality is like and I don't know if they'll work with the steering wheel controls etc. Certainly tempting as you're getting sat nav, DAB etc for not a lot of money.

 

[camelspyyder]

I think they need coding to the steering wheel, but so do the OEM units. Given that the car is a badged-up Skoda, the Rapid section on Briskoda will likely have more experience of HU swaps.

 

[Mr Pig]

I think they need coding to the steering wheel..

But it does work?

 

[camelspyyder]

This thread has links to a UK supplier from a happy customer.

Replacement head unit

Hi, new to the site so hello all. Recently purchased a rapid 1.2 SE TSI and it has the box standard stereo fitted. I am looking to replace this with a 7 inch screen unit with the usual sat nav Bluetooth etc etc. Does anyone have any suggestions. Thanks in advance.

www.briskoda.net

I just went into the Rapid & Spaceback forum and searched for Android.

 

[camelspyyder]

Audiotech direct do android ones or what appear to be copies of the VW originals for an OEM look.

Many under £200, although the DAB module might be extra.

And they claim to work with existing steering wheel setups

 

[Mr Pig]

I don't want to spend £200. My daughter wouldn't be that bothered.

I'll have a look on the Skoda site, thanks for the advice :0)

 

[camelspyyder]

Radioplayer app on Android/ iPhone. Bluetooth or USB or 3.5mm audio lead to Toledo.
Free.
Unless you don't have Bluetooth or a cable knocking about.

 

[Mr Pig]

I think the stock radio does do bluetooth.

 

[Arnout84]

Search for a Seat RNS 315, has always DAB+ and bluetooth

 

[Arnout84]

Don’t buy crappy android radio’s. You will regret it

 

[camelspyyder]

I think the stock radio does do bluetooth.

I suspect your next enquiry will be how to clear out the old Bluetooth profiles from your OEM Seat CD/Radio. I remember Rapid owners having a lot of trouble with that.

 

[camelspyyder]

Search for a Seat RNS 315, has always DAB+ and bluetooth

I had one in mine. Nice kit, but expensive & screen is very small and dated looking now. If going the OEM route a RNS 510 is more capable and has a bigger screen.

 

[Arnout84]

A standard stock radio in a Toledo does not have bluetooth. There is also no modul or something present. A RNS 315 has internal bluetooth. I have a Seat RNS 510 for sale, PM me if interested.

 

[Arnout84]

I drive a ‘16 Toledo with a Seat Easy connect radio with sat nav, DAB+ and Carplay. Unfortunately it can not be modified in a 2014 Toledo

 

[camelspyyder]

A standard stock radio in a Toledo does not have bluetooth. There is also no modul or something present. A RNS 315 has internal bluetooth. I have a Seat RNS 510 for sale, PM me if interested.

UK market cars had a separate Bluetooth module under the front seat I think.