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Old 18-12-2016, 18:09
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Hello,

I recently bought a Renault Clio which I'm very happy with but the dealer was unable to source the cover for the radio so since I've got it I've been without car stereo entertainment.

I recently became he unexpected recipient of a minor financial windfall of £90. Which I'm wanting to put towards getting a replacement fitted.

How much would you estimate it would take to install and fit he cover to the Clio (55 plate) as well as booking up he wheel controls to it? Thanks
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Old 18-12-2016, 18:12
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Hello,

I recently bought a Renault Clio which I'm very happy with but the dealer was unable to source the cover for the radio so since I've got it I've been without car stereo entertainment.

I recently became he unexpected recipient of a minor financial windfall of £90. Which I'm wanting to put towards getting a replacement fitted.

How much would you estimate it would take to install and fit he cover to the Clio (55 plate) as well as booking up he wheel controls to it? Thanks
Expensive if it had a genuine Renault radio in it..

If it has a standard size DIN aperture then I would get a new cd player fitted as they are peanuts, chances are the steering wheel controls won't work, it just depends.
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Old 18-12-2016, 18:42
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Expensive if it had a genuine Renault radio in it..

If it has a standard size DIN aperture then I would get a new cd player fitted as they are peanuts, chances are the steering wheel controls won't work, it just depends.
Thanks,

Who can best advise that sort of stuff... a garage or somewhere like Halfords? I don't have a clue :/
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Old 18-12-2016, 19:01
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there are brilliant DAB bluetooth USB / SD radios on ebay for as little as £20
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Old 18-12-2016, 19:07
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I have a Beat FM/CD/DAB/SD/USB/Aux.. Does all I need apart from brew tea.
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Old 18-12-2016, 21:19
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Thanks,

Who can best advise that sort of stuff... a garage or somewhere like Halfords? I don't have a clue :/
Most garages know little about in car entertainment. If you can, go to a specialist car stereo place.
Unfortunately, due to the preponderance of built-in-to-the-dashboard radios these days, such places are a lot thinner on the ground than they were a few years ago.
Failing that, give Halfords a go, but beware of the hard sell.
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Old 18-12-2016, 22:34
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Most garages know little about in car entertainment. If you can, go to a specialist car stereo place.
Unfortunately, due to the preponderance of built-in-to-the-dashboard radios these days, such places are a lot thinner on the ground than they were a few years ago.
Failing that, give Halfords a go, but beware of the hard sell.
Don't think there are many around my area (going off a quick Google search) may have to try Halfords and as you say make sure I;m getting a good deal!
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Old 18-12-2016, 23:16
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there are brilliant DAB bluetooth USB / SD radios on ebay for as little as £20
I bought a senben ( who? Lol ) branded one with touchscreen and bluetooth for 20 quid off ebay beginning of this year. Brill!
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Old 19-12-2016, 00:05
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What do u do if it's integral to the car dashboard?
Some now have the radio has a "feature" of an infotainment system.
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Old 19-12-2016, 08:22
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Not sure what you mean when you say "lost the cover". Do you mean the radio itself or just the surround? If just the surround, then that shouldn't stop the radio from working. You can get a replacement surround from a scrap dealer for about £2. If it's the radio, again contact a scrap dealer who can probably supply if its a custom fit for less than £25
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Old 19-12-2016, 08:25
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Old 19-12-2016, 09:11
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Not sure what you mean when you say "lost the cover". Do you mean the radio itself or just the surround? If just the surround, then that shouldn't stop the radio from working. You can get a replacement surround from a scrap dealer for about £2. If it's the radio, again contact a scrap dealer who can probably supply if its a custom fit for less than £25
The whole front surround has gone. Only the button for opening the CD slot remains.
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Old 19-12-2016, 10:15
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Iphone etc + a lump of blu tac and job done....if you seriously need world class in car entertainment then its time to pay out....
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Old 19-12-2016, 10:16
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The whole front surround has gone. Only the button for opening the CD slot remains.
Do you mean the security cover that you'd pop off when parking up somewhere dodgy?
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Old 19-12-2016, 10:53
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Iphone etc + a lump of blu tac and job done....if you seriously need world class in car entertainment then its time to pay out....
I'm not looking for "world class" but I do want a range. If I can easily get access to mp3's on a USB that would be good but not interested in linking to Spotify or the ability to get notifications from email, facebook twitter etc.

Just CD player, DAB and analog would be good.

This is one that I'm mulling over. http://www.halfords.com/technology/c...fitting-bundle

Do you mean the security cover that you'd pop off when parking up somewhere dodgy?
I guess.... I really don't know, To me it's just the cover for the device. I don't think the above has a faceplate for it but that's a risk I may have to take as this is the best one I;ve found.
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Old 19-12-2016, 10:57
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What do u do if it's integral to the car dashboard?
Some now have the radio has a "feature" of an infotainment system.
If the system has rear AUX input then that can be neatly wired in to a third party radio such as latest Pure Highway.
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Old 19-12-2016, 19:30
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What do u do if it's integral to the car dashboard?
Some now have the radio has a "feature" of an infotainment system.
Changing the head unit (Pardon) will blank out the display. All that will remain is temp and clock.
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Old 19-12-2016, 20:32
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which year and model is your car ?
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Old 19-12-2016, 22:02
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which year and model is your car ?
Renault Clio Extreme 2006
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Old 19-12-2016, 23:52
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Kit to allow you to fit standard DIN head unit. Not the cheapest option but claims to support steering wheel controls.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Renault-Cl.../400930897735?


JVC head unit with DAB (inc aerial), CD, bluetooth, usb, etc and steering wheel control input

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JVC-KD-DB9...-/162023271285
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