Installing an Apple CarPlay or Android Auto head unit into your vehicle can bring several advantages, enhancing your driving experience, safety, and connectivity. Reasons why you might consider installing such a head unit include seamless smartphone integration, enhanced navigation, hands-free communications, music and media control, voice commands, real-time information, app compatibility, reduced phone handling, user-friendly interface and technological futureproofing.
Why Choose Automotive Superstore to Install your Headunit?
As one of Australia’s largest online retailers of car audio products, we have relationships with all the best brands, and benefit from priority supply and some of the best acquisition costs in the country. Accordingly, our Sydney-based showroom and installation team are able to source whatever you need, and are often able to offer prices not possible from competing stores, ensuring you get the very best product at the most cost effective price, installed by the most competent and experienced installers around.
Experience the Automotive Superstore difference today:
Installing car audio systems is more than our job -- it's our passion. Whether you want a new set of speakers or the ultimate car stereo, we've got you covered.
With our head units and speakers, you can upgrade to the latest music and entertainment options. Many head units feature large touch screens with intuitive menus and HD video playback. Connect your smartphone and enjoy features such as streaming music, GPS navigation, and hands-free calls.
For more powerful sound, we also have a range of amps to subwoofers -- backed by 20 years of installation experience. If you want immersive audio that really packs a punch, we can design and install the whole setup.
Whether it's a single component or a complete system, we'll make it sound (and look) better than you ever thought possible.
Our extensive range of dash fascia plates and head unit installation kits allow us to provide a seamlessly OEM appearance when upgrading your factory head unit with something a bit more capable. Larger display area, improved phone integration, improved tuning capabilities and superior sound quality are just a few of these reasons you might see the need to install an aftermarket head unit. For the widest range to choose from, the most expert sales advice and the highest quality head unit installation in Sydney, talk to Automotive Superstore about your head unit installation today.
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Head Unit Installation Prices
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$150*Head Unit and Reversing Camera from:
$450*Head Unit and Phone Cradle from:
$350**Price of installation includes labour only. Additional hardware and consumables, such as wiring conversions, driver circuit installation and any related mounting hardware may incur an additional charge. Exact price is dictated by the unique complexity of the product to be installed and difficulty of installation into your particular vehicle.
Reasons to Install an Apple Carplay/Android Auto Head Unit
- Seamless Smartphone Integration: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto allow you to seamlessly integrate your smartphone with your car's infotainment system. This enables you to access and control various smartphone functions directly from the head unit's touchscreen, including navigation, music, messaging, and calls.
- Enhanced Navigation: Both platforms offer advanced navigation capabilities. You can use popular navigation apps like Google Maps or Apple Maps directly on the head unit's screen, providing real-time traffic updates, turn-by-turn directions, and points of interest.
- Hands-Free Communication: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support hands-free calling and messaging. You can use voice commands to make calls, send and receive messages, and even have messages read aloud to you, allowing you to stay connected while keeping your hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.
- Music and Media Control: These platforms make it easy to access your music library, streaming services, and podcasts. You can control playback, browse playlists, and use voice commands to search for your Favourite songs, artists, or albums.
- Voice Commands: Both systems offer robust voice recognition technology, allowing you to control various functions using natural language commands. This enhances safety by minimizing distractions while driving.
- Real-Time Information: Apple CarPlay and Android Auto provide real-time information such as weather updates, news, and traffic conditions, helping you make informed decisions while on the road.
- App Compatibility: The platforms offer access to a variety of third-party apps that are optimized for in-car use, expanding the functionality of your infotainment system. These apps can include music streaming, messaging, audiobooks, and more.
- Reduced Phone Handling: With CarPlay or Android Auto, you can significantly reduce the need to handle your smartphone while driving. This helps promote safer driving practices and compliance with local laws regarding mobile phone usage.
- User-Friendly Interface: Both platforms feature user-friendly interfaces that are designed to be easy to use while driving. The interfaces are typically simplified and optimized for quick interactions.
- Futureproofing: Installing an Apple CarPlay or Android Auto head unit can add modern connectivity features to an older vehicle that might not have come equipped with these technologies. This can enhance your vehicle's overall value and appeal.
Our Locations in Sydney
Our head office and showroom and installation facility is located in Castle Hill. Expansive in area and equipped with all the necessities needed to carry out all manner of car modification, including a 2 and 4-post hoist for wheel and undercar work, our installation facility is second to none. Reach out to us here at Automotive Superstore to discuss your installation needs, and book your installation today.
Head Unit Installation FAQs
Generally speaking all cars will take either a Single DIN or Double DIN head unit however for some Toyota and Subaru models will require a 200mm wide unit, which we can provide.
The typical Double DIN unit will have a screen size ranging from 6" - 7" diagonally. If you are looking for a larger display there are some units with floating screens that can meet this requirement.
For most installations you will require a facia kit to ensure the unit fits neatly into your factory dash and various wiring harnesses and adaptors.
The wiring harnesses and adaptors will return your factory harnesses and avoid the need to cut any factory wires.
We can retain steering wheel controls on most vehicles this will allow you to use all standard features such as answering calls, changing volume, muting volume and changing tracks / stations.
With any compatible head unit (double din multimedia screens) we are able to fit an aftermarket reverse camera.
The camera is typically fitted above your number plate and will automatically trigger when the car is placed in reverse.
It is possible to also have a forwarding facing camera however we strongly recommend picking a head unit with dual RCA inputs so you can also have a rear camera as well.
For most upgrades your factory wiring will be sufficient and can be reused. However, depending on the age of the vehicle it may be necessary to upgrade your factory wiring e.g. vehicles built before 1990. If your speaker upgrade requires an amplifier we typically recommend also upgrading your wiring.
For most vehicles it is possible to retain the factory reverse camera however the chimes can be more difficult and we suggest you contact our customer support team to confirm.
Your manufacturers warranty covers myriad aspects of your vehicle. No single modification has the capacity to completely void your entire manufacturers warranty, which must be consistent with Australian Consumer Laws. With that said, in some cases, modifying particular aspects of your vehicle can create grounds for manufacturers to refuse a warranty claim is you have substantially modified the OEM wiring, parts or functionality of the vehicle.
Our installation facility is not accessible to the public and is constantly monitored by CCTV. With that said, we are unable to take responsibility for personal effects and other items not part of the vehicle being worked on. Accordingly, for simplicity and peace of mind, it is advisable you remove any valuables from the vehicle prior to leaving it with us or anyone else. Removing your personal items from the vehicle will also negate any need for us to work around, move or so much as touch your personal items, thus will make it easier for us to perform the tasks we need to get the job done for you in an efficient and timely fashion.
Yes, we offer a lifetime warranty on our work. This includes aftermarket wiring, mountings and fasteners and other things we might add to your vehicle. The products themselves are covered by their relevant manufacturer’s warranty which is bolstered by Australian Consumer Law, which requires the product be fit for purpose and reasonably durable.