Where to go for Installing a cd player

redpin_2

im getting a cd player for xmas, but wanted to save money i.e. by buying it from amazon, and not using halfords. i was wondering how do i go about getting a single din dashplayer installed in a car. whats the average cost to do so.

i'm looking at getting a Parrot ASTEROID

RichGold

Nice head unit.

It could well be as simple as fitting it yourself. If you tell me what car you have I'll probably be able to tell you if you need a harness adapter.

I've fitted all mine in the past, its not such a daunting thing to do, and there's a good possibility that the connections in your car would go straight onto the back of this new head unit.

atrixblue.-MFR-.

that is a nice unit, make sure with the new laws enforced in february your not caught fiddling with the MAP APP its classed as a sat nav device harsher penalties are being brough in possible prison sentence.

as for fitting, depends on vehicle, and what you have in there at the moment a after market one or a standard manufacturers radio.

fitting a single DIN is simple in some cars not in others, as they require further more connectors and adaptors and facia's.

Weird_Nev

Depends very much on the car - it can be as simple as buying the correct loom adaptor and plugging it in... Some cars need a fascia adaptor.

wallbash

How much are you saving , buying off of Amazon and having the hassle of installing , compared to going to Halfords , getting them to install ?

I genuinely haven't a clue , but I am all for the easy way ..... not the MSE way.:)

redpin_2

got a vauxhall corsa (2008 model), whats this about new mapapp laws and stuff. tried looking it up, but diddnt find anything

haha wall, ye it costs £299 at halfords + £25 installation, but £230 on amazon

thanks all!

wallbash

Then your 'hard work' will 'earn' you up to £94 , thats real MSE , good luck.

( ps for the info , was just being nosy)

RichGold

Your car it will require a wiring adapter and a fascia panel too.
Do Halfords only fit things bought at their shops? Just a thought....

Weird_Nev

RichGold wrote: »

Your car it will require a wiring adapter and a fascia panel too.
Do Halfords only fit things bought at their shops? Just a thought....

Yes ,they will only fit bits they sell, so they sell you a £25 wiring adaptor (£5 on ebay if needed) an a Fascia panel for another £20 - if they even have one in stock.

Get over on a corsa owners club forum. If you can descipher the txt spk they'll know which bits you need.

redpin_2

thank you! i was also quite oblivious that i could get charged for the extras you mentioned, thinking it was a simple installation, so yeah more money saving to be had if i can do it myself

DCFC79

Nice head unit,