Anyone recommend a decent,good value phone holder?Maybe from amazon or somewhere?

Brodit usually has a variety of options available for different positions.

3 minutes ago, john999boy said:

Brodit usually has a variety of options available for different positions.

Cheers,I'll look them up. Also wondering where most people attach their phone holders?I used to attache mine to my CD slot on my old car but obviously can't do that in the Skoda. I don't like the ones that sit on the dashboard as that's just inviting thieves!

I don't think many people actually use dedicated holders nowadays as (at least used to be) they also enabled charging via a fixed plug and also maybe went to an external aerial too. Brodit holders allow for an easier change to the holder after a phone upgrade but as most cars have Android Auto of Apple CarPlay then that's usually the preferred way.

Why not consider the magnetic disc mounts that are quite unobtrusive if you do need the phone to be in your sight line?

1 minute ago, john999boy said:

I don't think many people actually use dedicated holders nowadays as (at least used to be) they also enabled charging via a fixed plug and also maybe went to an external aerial too. Brodit holders allow for an easier change to the holder after a phone upgrade but as most cars have Android Auto of Apple CarPlay then that's usually the preferred way.

Why not consider the magnetic disc mounts that are quite unobtrusive if you do need the phone to be in your sight line?

Yes,looking on amazon at magnetic disc mounts. Do they work through phone cases?Also where would be best place near the usb port to mount it? And finally,I'm going to need a reliable usb charging cable!

The discs would be mounted on the case and Anker are a reputable brand for cables.

1 minute ago, john999boy said:

The discs would be mounted on the case and Anker are a reputable brand for cables.

Cheers. Can I ask you one more question-is there a way of preventing the fingerprint smudges on the infotainment screen?If not,whats the best way to clean it?I'm guessing a regular microfibre cloth...

41 minutes ago, scorpio1974 said:

Cheers. Can I ask you one more question-is there a way of preventing the fingerprint smudges on the infotainment screen?If not,whats the best way to clean it?I'm guessing a regular microfibre cloth...

The best way is not to touch it then you won’t have any problems but a microfibre cloth will be the best bet if you do. 

10 minutes ago, john999boy said:

The best way is not to touch it then you won’t have any problems but a microfibre cloth will be the best bet if you do. 

I use it for Google Maps and Spotify so I dont think its possible to operate it without touching it.

Yoshi magnetic mount in the drivers- side centre vent works through my non-flip plastic case. I use 2 discs to give the option of portrait or landscape position.

I connect to either the USB socket or the 12V socket via a rapid charge USB C lead.

Colours and lengths of leads are available to all tastes.

15 minutes ago, gregoir said:

Yoshi magnetic mount in the drivers- side centre vent works through my non-flip plastic case. I use 2 discs to give the option of portrait or landscape position.

I connect to either the USB socket or the 12V socket via a rapid charge USB C lead.

Colours and lengths of leads are available to all tastes.

Is it this one - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07DPHQQDD/?coliid=IUNSBVDQGZFYS&colid=120ZD2AIQ84SV&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

Yes, that's the Yoshi I use. 

16 minutes ago, gregoir said:

Yes, that's the Yoshi I use. 

OK, where abouts do you place it? That one from amazon is not a vent one... 

Got one of these in each of cars.  Very convenient as it's magnetic so no fuss.

 

Had no issues.  

 

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4 hours ago, scorpio1974 said:

Cheers. Can I ask you one more question-is there a way of preventing the fingerprint smudges on the infotainment screen?If not,whats the best way to clean it?I'm guessing a regular microfibre cloth...

Stoners invisible glass ,cleans the screen perfectly and is best stuff ive found for your windows too ,and believe me ive used alot cos ime crap at cleaning glass but this stuff is excellent.

Just ordered some glass cleaner on your recommendation 

been using Autoglym fast glass, 

reckon this is better?

Yeah i think so much better its alcohol based just make sure you have good glass cloth and only use it with the glass cleaner then its streak free heaven 👍

Sorry, I don't have an answer to the original question, but one reason I use SmartLink / Android Auto is so that I don't need a phone holder.

Yoshi link. Scroll down slightly for vent mounted model  £5.99.🤨 very neat and unobtrusive. 

I find linking the phone to the car over complex and likely to go wrong for me. 

I like to use Waze for navigation. 

Edited 13 January, 20206 yr by gregoir

This Phone holder worked well for me when I wanted to use it, otherwise I just opt to keep my phone in the tray near the gear lever. 
 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07D112MDL/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_api_i_fZdhEbP9SWAGA

 

as for cleaning the infotainment screen, have been using the below lens cleaning wipes available from Poundland and they work really well. 
 

 

You get the rotating magnet vent mount from Halfords , locks into the vent veins, then a round disc stuck to the back of the phone , neither  move once in place, and the phone just lifts off when needed

search Costar dashmount 711421

but a dash flat magnet to attach to the mount, its as close to oem for a mount as you can get imo.

I've got this one from Amazon and it works well:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Holders-UGREEN-Rotation-iPhone-Oneplus-black/dp/B01AOV4UXC/ref=pd_rhf_ee_s_rp_c_0_6/260-6180929-7001365?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01AOV4UXC&pd_rd_r=e5bf7979-a432-4e6c-9fca-c45ce9f81d4e&pd_rd_w=w0Q1L&pd_rd_wg=EkT7T&pf_rd_p=5ffc46b9-110e-4157-8f77-bbe24b4deb59&pf_rd_r=V9SCHDVFR3R6Z6Z3J6SP&psc=1&refRID=V9SCHDVFR3R6Z6Z3J6SP

On 13/01/2020 at 09:55, Grc said:

This Phone holder worked well for me when I wanted to use it, otherwise I just opt to keep my phone in the tray near the gear lever. 
 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07D112MDL/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_api_i_fZdhEbP9SWAGA

 

as for cleaning the infotainment screen, have been using the below lens cleaning wipes available from Poundland and they work really well. 
 

 

Really.....lol

I use a microfiber cloth, saves me money and no wipes to put in the bin!

29 minutes ago, Chris245 said:

Really.....lol

I use a microfiber cloth, saves me money and no wipes to put in the bin!

 

Whatever works for you, nothing to 'lol' about. In my case the wipe is first used to clean my prescription glasses and then gets reused on the infotainment screen.