Alternative Android Auto\Apple CarPlay Head Units

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Following the very sad demise of my Skoda Superb at the hands of a young driver who wasn't paying attention just before Xmas, then a massive faff with my insurance company (ongoing) I have finally got myself a new car. It's a Ford Kuga, and I'm looking at an Android head unit for it that supports Android Auto. Due to the design of the dash and fitted infotainment system, there isn't a cheap-ish alternative for the stock unit, but ones which have to come with bits of trim to house the new unit and replace the existing ones. These are about £300+.

 

Original Unit:

 

 

Aftermarket:

 

 

 

 

All is not doom and gloom though as it appears these are appearing for cars that, for whatever reason, cannot fit a replacement head unit. I've only found a review for a cheap unit (see below) but it does seem to be a much more cost-effective option than spending a few hours dismantling and reassembling your car!

 

 

Does anyone have one of these (or similar)? If so, please let me know how you got on with it, and any pitfalls and recommendations for a manufacturer (as if they are all not coming out of the same factory!).