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CarPlay for older cars
Apple CarPlay retrofit for older cars
Got used to CarPlay in a hire car, but your own car is a few years older? Our CarPlay retrofit lets you add Apple CarPlay to an older car – wireless or wired, on a large touchscreen or on the factory screen. We collect your car and usually bring it back the same day.
- Free check & fixed-price quote
- Pickup in Zurich and Zug included
- Original radio returned – fully reversible
- 2-year warranty on device & fitting
Complete fromCHF 690incl. device, installation & pickup
What is Apple CarPlay – and what changes day to day?
Apple CarPlay puts the key features of your iPhone on the screen in your dashboard, redesigned for driving: big icons, simple menus, and control by touch, steering-wheel buttons or voice. The apps run on your iPhone, so your contacts, playlists and saved places are there straight away – nothing to set up twice.
What it feels like on the road
- You get in, start the engine and CarPlay connects by itself – with wireless CarPlay, your iPhone stays in your pocket.
- Navigation runs large and easy to read in the dashboard instead of on a small phone in a holder.
- Siri handles calls and messages, so your eyes stay on the road.
It's more comfortable, safer and keeps you on the right side of the law: in Switzerland, using a phone without hands-free while driving means a fixed fine of 100 francs.
What you can use with CarPlay in your car
CarPlay only shows apps that suit driving – with large buttons and voice control.
Music
Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music or radio apps – your playlists are ready to go.
Podcasts & audiobooks
Apple Podcasts, Audible or Apple Books pick up exactly where you left off.
Phone calls
Contacts, favourites and recent calls on screen; an external microphone keeps conversations clear.
Messages
Siri reads out texts and iMessages and you reply by dictation – no glancing at your phone.
Have messages read aloud, reply by voice and take WhatsApp calls through the car speakers.
Siri
‘Take me home’ or ‘Call Mum’ – your hands stay on the wheel.
Calendar
Today's appointments at a glance, with directions to any address.
Wireless CarPlay retrofit – or stick with a cable?
You don't have to choose: our display packages support both wireless CarPlay and CarPlay via USB cable, and the original-look interface connects wirelessly.
Wireless
Once paired, your iPhone connects automatically via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi when you get in. Ideal for the commute, the school run and quick errands – your phone stays in your bag or jacket. Wireless uses more battery, so a wireless charging pad (from CHF 129) is a handy addition.
With a cable
Just plug in: your iPhone charges as you drive and the connection is especially stable – ideal for long journeys. We can also fit a USB-C fast-charging socket (CHF 79).
New display or original look: two ways to get CarPlay
The right option depends on what's in your dashboard today: a simple radio in 1-DIN or 2-DIN size (the two standard car radio sizes) or a larger factory screen.
| New touchscreen | Original look interface | |
|---|---|---|
| Suits | Cars with a 1-DIN or 2-DIN radio or a small factory screen | Cars with a factory screen, e.g. BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche or Volvo |
| Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto | Yes | Yes |
| Screen | 9 or 10 inches, up to 12.3 inches with Premium (vehicle-dependent) | The original screen stays |
| Controls | Touch, Siri and – depending on the car – steering-wheel buttons | Touch (if available) or the original controller, e.g. iDrive, MMI or Comand |
| Dashboard look | New, with a made-to-fit fascia | Unchanged, as from the factory |
| Own Android apps, e.g. offline maps | Yes | No |
| Price | from CHF 690 | from CHF 790 |
We confirm the right option for your car in the free compatibility check.
Which iPhones work with CarPlay?
Practically every iPhone from recent years supports CarPlay, both wireless and wired. What matters is an up-to-date version of iOS: new CarPlay features usually arrive with iOS updates, so the display in your car doesn't need replacing. Got an older model? We'll check it beforehand.
Someone in the family uses Android? No problem: every package also supports Android Auto. Several phones can be paired, and one connects at a time.
What keeps working in your car
We install everything plug & play: the original wiring isn't cut but connected with vehicle-specific adapters. Depending on the car and its equipment, you keep:
- Steering-wheel buttons for volume, tracks and phone – via a CAN-bus adapter that translates signals from the car's internal data network
- Parking sensor beeps – and on many VW, Audi, Skoda and Seat models the visual parking display, too
- A factory-fitted reversing camera – or, if there isn't one, we can retrofit a reversing camera
- Factory sound systems with an amplifier, e.g. from Bose, Harman Kardon or Dynaudio, with the right adapter
- On some models, the original microphone and the trip-computer or climate-control displays
- Your original radio: we hand it back, and it can be refitted at any time
CarPlay retrofit cost: packages and prices
Every display package includes wireless and wired CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth hands-free, fitting, a personal introduction and pickup & return in Zurich and Zug. Your written quote states the fixed price for your car.
Essential
The smart start
from CHF 690
A large touchscreen with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto — everything you need every day.
Request this packageMost popular
Comfort
More speed, better sound
from CHF 890
Faster hardware, a brilliant QLED screen and DAB+ digital radio included.
Request this packagePremium
The complete upgrade
from CHF 1,190
The largest display that fits, top hardware and an HD reversing camera included.
Request this packageYour car already has a factory screen? Original look from CHF 790 · Factory screen stays · Learn more
"From" prices: the final price depends on your car (e.g. a sound-system adapter) and is stated bindingly in your quote — no surprises.
CarPlay in four simple steps
No need to drive to a workshop or prepare anything.
Send a request
Make, model, year and ideally a photo of your radio – via the quote form, WhatsApp or phone.
Get a fixed-price quote
We check for free what's possible in your car and send you a written quote within 24 hours (working days).
Pickup and fitting
Appointments are usually available within 1–2 weeks. We collect your car from home or work; fitting typically takes 2–4 hours, followed by a full function test.
Return and introduction
We bring your car back, pair your iPhone and show you everything in about 15 minutes. See the full process
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Learn moreCarPlay retrofit: frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to add Apple CarPlay to my car?
With a new touchscreen from CHF 690; with an interface for the original screen from CHF 790 – each including fitting, set-up, an introduction and pickup in Zurich and Zug. Any extra work, for example for factory sound systems with an amplifier or rare vehicles, is already in your fixed-price quote, never a surprise afterwards. Full details on our prices page.
Can CarPlay be added to any car?
In most cases, yes – typically cars built between around 2000 and 2018 with a 1-DIN or 2-DIN radio or a factory screen. We check your car for free based on make, model, year and a photo. See our vehicle pages, for example VW or BMW.
Is wireless CarPlay included in every package?
Yes. All display packages and the original-look interface support wireless CarPlay. With the displays, you can also connect by cable – handy when you want your iPhone to charge on long journeys.
Do I need an MFK inspection or a change to my registration document?
As a rule, no. Replacing the radio isn't a modification that requires an MFK (the Swiss vehicle inspection) or an entry in the vehicle registration document (Fahrzeugausweis). More answers in our FAQ.
How long does the fitting take?
Typically 2–4 hours; complex systems can take up to a day. With our pickup and delivery service, you'll usually have your car back the same day.
Can the original radio be refitted later?
Yes. Everything is plug & play and you keep your original radio. Before you sell the car or return a leased car, we can refit it for you (CHF 149). For leased cars, check your contract first.
Ready for CarPlay in your car?
Send us the make, model and year – you'll receive a free compatibility check and a fixed-price quote within 24 hours (working days).