Hi All,

New Octavia Owner here - looking for some advice!

My 06 Octavia has the Nexus satnav fitted. But sadly no sat-nav cd, nor any aux input (3.5mm jack) that I can find.

So my research has found a CD for ￡30, and a USB/Aux interface for around ￡80.

But is it worth it? The cheap usb interface doesnt pass id3 data, nor have any phone support. I've not looked to see what a bluetooth upgrade would be.

Or I coukd ditch the Nexus and install a Sony Double DIN unit that holds my phone for ￡160 + ￡60 for the facia/steering controls kit. My Android phone has decent enough nav these days.

What have you guys & gals done?

Any advice would be appreciated!

The Nexus is really old, and as you've found out, doesn't do aux support, and definitely doesn't do MP3 support.

 

If you want integrated features, you'd be best off with a Columbus.

 

30GB hard drive, touch screen up to date maps etc.

 

If your nexus is factory fitted, you'll also benefit from the maxidot integration with the columbus as well.

How much are the Columbus units going for these days? Do they take a USB key for playing music from?

They have an SD slot, and can take usb via the MDI. They usually go for around £400.

 

If you're not bothered about the navigation, the Bolero will still give you mp3s via SD and MDI, but won't integrate with maxidot on the pre-facelift cars.

 

They seem to go for £150 or so on eBay.

Hrm, sounds like double the cost of a Sony unit sadly! Annoying really that this doesn't do any USB. It has Aux audio and an Aux A/V, but they're not installed (plug in cable job if I wanted them), but that's pants as I have to connect things.