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Audi A3 · CarPlay

Audi A3 CarPlay installation, generation by generation.

Radio King does CarPlay and Android Auto retrofit on every Audi A3 generation we see: 8P (2003–2012): Android screen with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto in place of the Concert or Symphony radio; a CarPlay interface on the RNS-E screen if you want to keep the factory unit; 8V (2012–2020): Coding activation of the Audi smartphone interface on 2016–2020 MIB2 cars where the hardware allows; a CarPlay box behind the pop-up screen on 2012–2016 MIB1 cars; 8Y (2020 on): CarPlay and Android Auto are usually already there; we activate it where it was not ordered, add wireless where the car is wired only, and sort settings on imported cars. From €150. Send your reg and we confirm the route and the price the same day.

By generation

CarPlay on each A3: how we do it.

Find your years in the first two columns. The factory system decides the route, and the route decides the price — send the reg if you are not sure which one you have.

Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Installation on the Audi A3 by generation
GenerationYearsFactory systemHow we do itFrom
8P2003–2012Concert, Chorus or Symphony radio in a double-DIN slot, RNS-E navigation optional; Bose on some carsAndroid screen with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto in place of the Concert or Symphony radio; a CarPlay interface on the RNS-E screen if you want to keep the factory unitfrom €450
8V2012–2020MMI radio or MMI navigation with a pop-up screen: MIB1 to 2016, MIB2 from the 2016 facelift with the Audi smartphone interface as an option; Virtual Cockpit optionalCoding activation of the Audi smartphone interface on 2016–2020 MIB2 cars where the hardware allows; a CarPlay box behind the pop-up screen on 2012–2016 MIB1 carsfrom €150
8Y2020 onMMI touch with a 10.1-inch touchscreen (MIB3), Virtual Cockpit standard; Audi smartphone interface on most cars, wireless CarPlay on manyCarPlay and Android Auto are usually already there; we activate it where it was not ordered, add wireless where the car is wired only, and sort settings on imported carsfrom €150

Audi CarPlay kits in the shop

Supply-only with delivery across Ireland, or fitted at our Dublin 11 workshop with the fitting booked at checkout.

FAQ

Audi A3 CarPlay: questions people ask.

Answers for A3 owners. Something else? Message us on WhatsApp — we usually reply in under 5 minutes.

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Does my A3 8V already have CarPlay hidden in it?

If it is a 2016 or later facelift car with MIB2, the Audi smartphone interface is often in the hardware and switched off, and we enable it by coding. 2012–2016 cars with MIB1 never had it in the software, so those get a CarPlay box behind the pop-up screen. Send the reg and we check which MMI your car has before you book.

Can I get CarPlay on an A3 8P with the Concert radio?

Yes. The 8P has a double-DIN slot, so the route is a 9-inch Android screen in the factory position: wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, DAB, a reverse camera input and the steering-wheel buttons kept. On 8P cars with RNS-E navigation we can fit a CarPlay interface on the factory screen instead if you prefer to keep it.

How much does CarPlay cost on a Audi A3?

It depends on the generation. 8P (2003–2012): from €450; 8V (2012–2020): from €150; 8Y (2020 on): from €150. Fitting is done at our Dublin 11 workshop — send the reg and we confirm the exact price before you book.

Which Audi A3 years can have CarPlay?

8P, built 2003–2012 (Concert, Chorus or Symphony radio in a double-DIN slot, RNS-E navigation optional; Bose on some cars): Android screen with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto in place of the Concert or Symphony radio; a CarPlay interface on the RNS-E screen if you want to keep the factory unit. 8V, built 2012–2020 (MMI radio or MMI navigation with a pop-up screen: MIB1 to 2016, MIB2 from the 2016 facelift with the Audi smartphone interface as an option; Virtual Cockpit optional): Coding activation of the Audi smartphone interface on 2016–2020 MIB2 cars where the hardware allows; a CarPlay box behind the pop-up screen on 2012–2016 MIB1 cars. 8Y, built 2020 on (MMI touch with a 10.1-inch touchscreen (MIB3), Virtual Cockpit standard; Audi smartphone interface on most cars, wireless CarPlay on many): CarPlay and Android Auto are usually already there; we activate it where it was not ordered, add wireless where the car is wired only, and sort settings on imported cars.

How long does CarPlay take on a Audi A3?

8P: two to four hours; 8V: under an hour; 8Y: under an hour. You can wait at the workshop or drop the A3 in the morning and collect it the same day.

What stays factory when you fit CarPlay on a Audi A3?

8P: the Concert, Chorus or Symphony radio in a double-DIN slot, RNS-E navigation optional; Bose on some cars and its controls stay; the box sits behind the trim and is switched from the factory buttons. 8V: nothing physical changes — the MMI radio or MMI navigation with a pop-up screen: MIB1 to 2016, MIB2 from the 2016 facelift with the Audi smartphone interface as an option; Virtual Cockpit optional stays and the CarPlay tile simply appears. 8Y: nothing physical changes — the MMI touch with a 10.1-inch touchscreen (MIB3), Virtual Cockpit standard; Audi smartphone interface on most cars, wireless CarPlay on many stays and the CarPlay tile simply appears.

Do I need to book CarPlay for my Audi A3, and is there a warranty?

Yes — send the reg or the year and generation (8P, 8V and 8Y) on WhatsApp or the form below, and we confirm the route, the price and the next free slot. The work carries a one-year warranty, and the workshop is in Rosemount Business Park, Dublin 11, Monday to Saturday.

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Book your A3 CarPlay install.

Tell us the year — we'll confirm the generation, the route, the price and the next free slot.

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    Conor Walls

    Called them and they booked me in within a couple of hours, same day. The install took less than 30 minutes. Very professional. Highly recommend!

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    David Murphy

    Got Apple CarPlay installed by Radio King. Poppy there manager was very helpful and polite. Highly recommend.

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    Mark Connor

    Great service, very professional. Installed car radio in 1 hour and 30 minutes. Everything is working great with the radio.

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    Ebenezer Kwatchey

    Got new radio and rear sensors for my Honda Vezel, very happy with it. Thank you to Poppy.

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    Sofiul Alam

    Service is very good.

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