5.0 out of 5 stars Big screen, big features – turned my old car into a smart one

L. · 16 June 2025

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4.0 out of 5 stars Needs car knowledge to fit it but works well

M.M. · 23 June 2025

I got this to fit in my old Vauxhall Zafira - it had a very basic stereo with no screen at all. I knew when I got this that I would have to have it fitted professionally as it's not something I could do, and it cost me £35 to have that done. This unit is very well priced though so in total it cost £110 which is still an absolute bargain.I have no idea how easy it was to fit but I do know all the connections were there already and he had no issues fitting it.It does make a huge difference! My kids are thrilled with it, although I now have to cope with awful Gen Z type music on every drive...The screen is large and easy to see even while driving, the controls are responsive and it's easy to navigate through the menus. There is no shaking or vibrating when the screen is touched during driving.I connect using Android Auto, my kids use Apple Carplay and both work seamlessly. I have my Google Maps on the screen and it's superb - much easier than using my phone.The only issue I had was that it covers 2 of my front car vents in the middle of the dashboard so they can't be used anymore - not a big deal for me but something you should be aware of.A good, cheap upgrade for older cars.

5.0 out of 5 stars Pretty decent head unit

n. · 20 June 2025

Th email head unit is okay in terms of quality. The twin knobs are something you will like the look of or not. They feel and sound a bit plastiky which I thinks goes with the price (£76.99 at the time of review). The screen itself is pretty nice though and a great upgrade it you have a basic head unit pre-installed in the car. There are a lot of cables in the box. There is a separate rear camera and a GPS module. It's not a quick and easy fit. I had to pass this over to someone with a bit more knowledge that me to install the actual head unit. The image quality on the screen is pretty bright and the inbuilt CarPlay is a real incentive to get it fitted. Overall, a pretty good value head unit even if you have to pay someone to fit it for you.

5.0 out of 5 stars Made my old car feel more modern, and at such an amazing price, it's an absolute steal.

S.S. · 17 June 2025

I hadn't realised just how much car stereo prices have dropped since I last needed one, so I was genuinely surprised to find this 'Haudio Double DIN Car Stereo' packed with features priced at just £76.99.It's truly a multifunctional device that offers incredible value for money.Right from the start, the experience was positive.The stereo arrived nicely boxed with a user guide, making it feel like a giftable item. Visually, it's very appealing; I particularly like its design with the large screen complemented by two side knobs for easy control.The 10.1-inch touch screen is excellent.The display quality is good, and the system performs very well.I found it incredibly straightforward to navigate through the menus and settings.A major highlight for me is how seamlessly Android Auto integrates with my Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in my Peugeot.The screen mirroring function also works perfectly.Having navigation displayed on such a large screen is a real game-changer and makes journeys far more enjoyable.This Haudio car stereo is an excellent device that provides everything I need.It has genuinely made my old car feel much more modern, and at such an amazing price, it's an absolute steal.