Hi,

 

I'm in the process of buying a Skoda Octavia vRS (MY16).

 

The seller has stated it has a 8" Columbus infotainment system - but it doesn't have Android Auto.

 

I take it that means it likely has MIB1, correct?

 

I'm keen to retrofit it with a newer unit that has Android Auto support.

 

In 2019 - what are my best options here?

 

I was told by a local car upgrade place that the MIB2 units from the Golf 7 will work:

 

https://eurocarupgrades.com.au/volkswagen-golf-7-mib2-discovery-pro-navigation-retrofit-8-2018-maps-oem-genuine-vw.html

 

But I see there's also MIB 2.5 units - e.g.:

 

https://eurozonetuning.com/products/mk7-5-mib2-5-discover-pro-9-2-retrofit-kit

 

Would this also be compatible with a Skoda Octavia? Any other caveats or things I should bear in mind?

 

Thanks,

Victor

It’s always better to get a proper Skoda one as the correct HMI is loaded on the unit but there is no reason that can’t be changed. I have a MIB2.5 Columbus in my car and it’s great, not cheap, but great  If the car you’re looking at is MY16 then it will be a MIB2 and should have the option of activating SmartLink in the menu. It’s £137 for the activation from Skoda. If the radio doesn’t have this option then the car is older than MY16. Do you have pics of the radio or model number?