ExCouncilJobsworth 27 Posted January 9, 2019 I need a cheap car stereo to replace my double din cassette player (yes cassette) in my 2006 transit van! I know lidl used to sell some for 20 or 30 quid does anyone if they still do or if there is somewhere i can pick one up from? Cheap as chips Option 2 is i know a garage that has vw stereos but i will need a code. Where can i get a cheap code from? Got a drive to London tonight and the radio is boring and the bluetooth fm transmitter things give you a headache and crackle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave2302 387 Posted January 9, 2019 Most Factors will sell you a half reasonable H/U for around £60 a lidl cheapo will sound worse than what you already got Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExCouncilJobsworth 27 Posted January 9, 2019 59 minutes ago, Dave2302 said: Most Factors will sell you a half reasonable H/U for around £60 a lidl cheapo will sound worse than what you already got Many years ago when stereos were popular i had a lidl beauty it wasnt that bad...the outputs in the speakers...the stereo just gives you the input Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted January 9, 2019 59 minutes ago, ExCouncilJobsworth said: Many years ago when stereos were popular i had a lidl beauty it wasnt that bad...the outputs in the speakers...the stereo just gives you the input oh dear.......................... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave2302 387 Posted January 9, 2019 Oh dear indeed ................... I've recently done a £1500 (parts only) Android OREO 8" Screen Multimedia Install with Headrest Rear Screens / DVD's that include IR Headphones for rear seat passengers, BT Phone, Steering Wheel Controls all working, DAB, DVB TV, Proper TPMS, NAVI, Reverse Camera, Internet, Media Cards, USB etc etc on my S Class, and the original Bose Speakers are so good I didn't need to touch them Whole lot looks Factory fitted too even puts up the Mercedes Logo when it boots up since I fockedwit Far better than the old dated fibre optic COMAND with CD Changer in the boot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark101 536 Posted January 9, 2019 39 minutes ago, Dave2302 said: Oh dear indeed ................... I've recently done a £1500 (parts only) Android OREO 8" Screen Multimedia Install with Headrest Rear Screens / DVD's that include IR Headphones for rear seat passengers, BT Phone, Steering Wheel Controls all working, DAB, DVB TV, Proper TPMS, NAVI, Reverse Camera, Internet, Media Cards, USB etc etc on my S Class, and the original Bose Speakers are so good I didn't need to touch them Whole lot looks Factory fitted too even puts up the Mercedes Logo when it boots up since I fockedwit Far better than the old dated fibre optic COMAND with CD Changer in the boot Isn't it strange how quickly car tech dates. I remember ordering a company car 520d M Sport Tourer with all the toys (2007) brand new, it was full of top end tech, now it looks like a horrible 80's dash. My 2008/9 Disco 3 - looked to business inside, now looks badly outdated. Hard to see how a new £100k Range will look outdated in 5 years but they will. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExCouncilJobsworth 27 Posted January 9, 2019 You're both right...but when those systems go tits up... You've had it! Sole job of a stereo is to process sound. Yes i sound boring but current technology and future technology is shit. They can easily fuck up and when they do people dont want to pay more than the actual unit to repair it. Funny world we live in where repairing costs more than manufacturing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlorenceDude 0 Posted March 19, 2020 (edited) Car stereo? Is this a good idea? Since personally for me, it's best when I imagine myself as a biker that goes on a metal horse and also listens heavy metal. Yes, that's funny. However not so long ago I've found an article about trucker headsets where are eight tips for eight headphones that you may want to use. It describes each pros and cons for different headphones. Have you thought about this guys? Since I believe it's best to use headphones and feel more active. However, do you think that it's important for you? Edited March 20, 2020 by FlorenceDude Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metcars 397 Posted March 19, 2020 13 minutes ago, FlorenceDude said: Car stereo? Is this a good idea? Since personally for me, it's best when I imagine myself as a biker that goes on a metal horse and also listens heave metal. Are you unwell? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BHM 994 Posted March 20, 2020 9 hours ago, metcars said: Are you unwell? That Dude’s an arse. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justina3 518 Posted March 20, 2020 12 hours ago, FlorenceDude said: metal horse Big enough clue there for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tiernoCaballo 0 Posted November 10, 2021 I've unlocked my oldie beta code for 13 punds at https://freeradiocodes.co.uk/vw-radio-code If anybody know a cheaper site, let us know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
friar 8 Posted November 11, 2021 Just got one from EBay,vwdcode,£4.69. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metcars 397 Posted November 11, 2021 I remember when the ‘code extraction’ software was free if you knew where to look? Same with ‘mileage correction’. But then they gave it a simpler interface and packaged it up as a ‘side hustle’ business for £1500? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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metcars 397 Posted November 19, 2021 On 11/17/2021 at 10:29 PM, tiernoCaballo said: Where is that? 2001 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted November 29, 2021 On 11/19/2021 at 8:02 AM, metcars said: 2001 2001 Cleans a big Big carpet for less than half a crown Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
