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MINI Cooper · Car radio
MINI Cooper Android screen & radio upgrade, generation by generation.
Radio King does head unit upgrade on every MINI Cooper generation we see: R56 / R57 (2006–2013): 9-inch Android screen in the centre dial with a round MINI bezel and the speed readout on screen; joystick and steering buttons kept, DAB and a camera input built in; F56 / F55 / F57 (2014–2024): 9-inch Android screen in the centre dial with a round bezel for 2014–2017 cars; MINI controller and steering buttons kept, Harman Kardon cars fitted with the optical adapter. From €290. Send your reg and we confirm the route and the price the same day.
By generation
Car radio on each Cooper: 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.
| Generation | Years | Factory system | How we do it | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R56 / R57 | 2006–2013 | Boost CD radio in the centre dial on most cars; Visual Boost with a 6.5-inch screen from 2010, or the MINI navigation system (CCC to 2009, CIC from 2010) in the same dial | 9-inch Android screen in the centre dial with a round MINI bezel and the speed readout on screen; joystick and steering buttons kept, DAB and a camera input built in | from €290 |
| F56 / F55 / F57 | 2014–2024 | MINI Boost radio with a 6.5-inch screen, Visual Boost or MINI Navigation (NBT, 6.5 or 8.8-inch) on 2014–2017 cars; NBT Evo (ID5/ID6) with a touchscreen and optional wireless CarPlay from 2018; 8.8-inch touchscreen standard from the 2021 facelift | 9-inch Android screen in the centre dial with a round bezel for 2014–2017 cars; MINI controller and steering buttons kept, Harman Kardon cars fitted with the optical adapter | from €700 Mini Cooper Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Radio |
MINI case studies
Recent MINI installs.
Cooper car radio first, then other MINI work from the Dublin 11 workshop: what was fitted and what changed on the dash.
Cooper car radio kits in the shop
Supply-only with delivery across Ireland, or fitted at our Dublin 11 workshop with the fitting booked at checkout.
More for your Cooper
Other Cooper services.
Generation-by-generation guides first, then everything else the workshop does on a MINI.
FAQ
MINI Cooper car radio: questions people ask.
Answers for Cooper owners. Something else? Message us on WhatsApp — we usually reply in under 5 minutes.
Ask on WhatsAppHow much does car radio cost on a MINI Cooper?
It depends on the generation. R56 / R57 (2006–2013): from €290; F56 / F55 / F57 (2014–2024): from €700. Fitting is done at our Dublin 11 workshop — send the reg and we confirm the exact price before you book.
Which MINI Cooper years can have car radio?
R56 / R57, built 2006–2013 (Boost CD radio in the centre dial on most cars; Visual Boost with a 6.5-inch screen from 2010, or the MINI navigation system (CCC to 2009, CIC from 2010) in the same dial): 9-inch Android screen in the centre dial with a round MINI bezel and the speed readout on screen; joystick and steering buttons kept, DAB and a camera input built in. F56 / F55 / F57, built 2014–2024 (MINI Boost radio with a 6.5-inch screen, Visual Boost or MINI Navigation (NBT, 6.5 or 8.8-inch) on 2014–2017 cars; NBT Evo (ID5/ID6) with a touchscreen and optional wireless CarPlay from 2018; 8.8-inch touchscreen standard from the 2021 facelift): 9-inch Android screen in the centre dial with a round bezel for 2014–2017 cars; MINI controller and steering buttons kept, Harman Kardon cars fitted with the optical adapter.
How long does car radio take on a MINI Cooper?
Two to three hours, usually the same day on the MINI Cooper R56 and F56. You can wait at the workshop or drop the car in the morning and collect it the same day.
What stays factory when you fit car radio on a MINI Cooper?
On every Cooper we work on — R56 and F56 — the steering-wheel buttons, the factory amplifier and speakers, the reverse camera and the climate controls stay; the new unit adds wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, DAB and a camera input.
Do I need to book car radio for my MINI Cooper, and is there a warranty?
Yes — send the reg or the year and generation (R56 and F56) 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.
Related pages
Car radio around the Cooper.
The same job on other MINI series, the make hub and the guides that go with this page.
- Service Car radio installation
- This car Everything we fit on a MINI Cooper
- Also on this car MINI Cooper CarPlay
- Same service Car radio on the MINI Countryman
- Guide Cheap Android Car Radio Fitting in Ireland: Real Prices Compared, and What the Cheapest Job Leaves Out
- Guide Cheap CarPlay Installation in Ireland: The Cheapest Route for Your Car, With Real Prices
- Shop Order the kit: Mini Cooper Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Radio
- Quote Get a quote for your MINI Cooper
Contact
Book your Cooper car radio install.
Tell us the year — we'll confirm the generation, the route, the price and the next free slot.