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Replacement Car Radio
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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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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 ![]() 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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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. ![]() Who can best advise that sort of stuff... a garage or somewhere like Halfords? I don't have a clue :/ |
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there are brilliant DAB bluetooth USB / SD radios on ebay for as little as £20
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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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![]() Who can best advise that sort of stuff... a garage or somewhere like Halfords? I don't have a clue :/ 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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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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there are brilliant DAB bluetooth USB / SD radios on ebay for as little as £20
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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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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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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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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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The whole front surround has gone. Only the button for opening the CD slot remains.
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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....
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 Quote:
Do you mean the security cover that you'd pop off when parking up somewhere dodgy?
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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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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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which year and model is your car ?
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which year and model is your car ?
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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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