Hoping someone can help... I recently bought a 2006 Skoda VRS and can't stand the Skoda audio system installed, so want to get a new one. I've done some research and am totally confused..! I know I need a double din system and can go for either and OEM system or non OEM, but am not really sure of the real difference... or implication of non OEM?

 

The key features I want are;

 

- streaming from smartphone

- bluetooth

- decent sound

- I don't care about SatNav

 

I was recommended the RCD510, but can't seem to find where to purchase one other than eBay...?

 

I've also been told to go for Alpine or similar system i.e. non OEM...

 

Can anyone helps suggest a decent system that won't break the bank and that I can buy without risking a stolen or hacked system....? help!

just fit a bluetooth unit(oem) to your existing setup and potentially swap speakers ?

http://www.carsystems.pl/vw-bluetooth-kit-5k0035730d-retrofit-7p6035730-successor,id334.html

 

out of stock at the minute but back regularly, phone connect, streaming etc circa £170 normally and ties into the maxidot 

Thanks Binzie! Wasn't aware you could stream through an such a device on this unit. I wouldn't mind getting rid of the original unit though and upgrading to a newer one. This is worth keeping as a backup plan though

I dont think you can use the older head units with these newer bluetooth units. With those older head units you can only make calls using the maxidot as the older head unit you have can't display the phone book etc. However in a pre FL car like yours the maxidot only works with older bluetooth units which themselves only work with certain phones.

Realistically you are looking at a new head unit. Personally I would go oem, eg a Bolero or Columbus, alongside a module like Binzie pointed you to. It may also be possible to fit an Amundsen which includes navigation and sometimes integrated BT and even DAB. There are some recent threads on fitting the latter but its not been done as often in a car of your age.