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Škoda Octavia · Car radio
Škoda Octavia Android screen & radio upgrade, generation by generation.
Radio King does head unit upgrade on every Škoda Octavia generation we see: 1Z (2004–2013): Android screen in the double-DIN slot with an Octavia fascia and a plug-in harness; steering-wheel buttons kept through a CAN interface, DAB and a camera input built in; 5E (2013–2020): 10-inch Android screen replacing the Swing or Bolero with a model-specific fascia; climate panel untouched, Canton amplifier retained with an adapter. From €290. Send your reg and we confirm the route and the price the same day.
By generation
Car radio on each Octavia: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Z | 2004–2013 | Swing or Bolero CD radio in a double-DIN slot; Amundsen or Columbus navigation on higher trims | Android screen in the double-DIN slot with an Octavia fascia and a plug-in harness; steering-wheel buttons kept through a CAN interface, DAB and a camera input built in | from €290 |
| 5E | 2013–2020 | MIB1 Swing, Bolero, Amundsen or Columbus to 2015; MIB2 units from around 2016 with SmartLink optional, standard on most facelift cars from 2017 | 10-inch Android screen replacing the Swing or Bolero with a model-specific fascia; climate panel untouched, Canton amplifier retained with an adapter | from €290 |
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Supply-only with delivery across Ireland, or fitted at our Dublin 11 workshop with the fitting booked at checkout.
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FAQ
Škoda Octavia car radio: questions people ask.
Answers for Octavia owners. Something else? Message us on WhatsApp — we usually reply in under 5 minutes.
Ask on WhatsAppDoes the Android screen keep the steering-wheel buttons on an Octavia?
Yes. The Octavia kits come with a CAN interface, so the volume, track and call buttons on the wheel keep working. On the Mk2 the screen sits in the double-DIN opening behind a matching fascia; on the Mk3 it replaces the Swing or Bolero and the climate panel stays as it is. Most Octavia screen work we see is on 2012 to 2019 cars.
How much does car radio cost on a Škoda Octavia?
It depends on the generation. 1Z (2004–2013): from €290; 5E (2013–2020): from €290. Fitting is done at our Dublin 11 workshop — send the reg and we confirm the exact price before you book.
Which Škoda Octavia years can have car radio?
1Z, built 2004–2013 (Swing or Bolero CD radio in a double-DIN slot; Amundsen or Columbus navigation on higher trims): Android screen in the double-DIN slot with an Octavia fascia and a plug-in harness; steering-wheel buttons kept through a CAN interface, DAB and a camera input built in. 5E, built 2013–2020 (MIB1 Swing, Bolero, Amundsen or Columbus to 2015; MIB2 units from around 2016 with SmartLink optional, standard on most facelift cars from 2017): 10-inch Android screen replacing the Swing or Bolero with a model-specific fascia; climate panel untouched, Canton amplifier retained with an adapter.
How long does car radio take on a Škoda Octavia?
Two to three hours, usually the same day on the Škoda Octavia 1Z and 5E. 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 Škoda Octavia?
On every Octavia we work on — 1Z and 5E — 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 Škoda Octavia, and is there a warranty?
Yes — send the reg or the year and generation (1Z and 5E) 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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Contact
Book your Octavia car radio install.
Tell us the year — we'll confirm the generation, the route, the price and the next free slot.