1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante with X-Pack body kit, recently entrusted to Automotive Control for a series of discreet security upgrades alongside a modern infotainment enhancement.

A Pioneer AVH-Z7200DAB motorised, flip-out touchscreen multimedia system has been installed, bringing Apple CarPlay connectivity while remaining elegantly concealed when not in use.

Installed at our Bristol workshop, this classic blends period-correct presence with carefully integrated modern convenience.

 

 

Transit Custom speaker with fader upgrade

Upgrade your 2021 Ford Transit Custom Crew Van with premium Rockford Fosgate speakers expertly installed into the bulkhead for powerful, high-quality sound.

We professionally code the Ford SYNC radio to ensure the correct amplifier output for your new speakers, unlocking full fader control and optimal audio performance.

All installations are completed by our experienced technicians at our Bristol workshop, with this upgrade finished within just half a day.

 

New rear speakers installed and coded

2012 Vw t5.1 installed with Kenwood the new for 2025 DMX-F920DS.

The Kenwood DMX-F920DS is a 9″ multimedia system with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and DAB+.

The screen can angled back and forth plus be lifted up and down into several different positions.

 

 

2025 Suzuki Jimny Radio & Speaker Upgrade.

This Suzuki Jimny came to us with a basic radio and co-ax door speakers. We have removed and upgraded both.

Once door cards were removed the old co-ax speakers were removed to make way for the new Hertz Components. This comprises of a 5″ woofer, crossovers and tweeters which we flush mounted into each A Pillar. This provides greater clarity, aimed towards the front seats.

The Suzuki radio was removed and replaced with a modern touchscreen infotainment system. The new Kenwood DMX7722dabs offers wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto and DAB+. The steering wheel controls and Suzuki USB port both retained and functional. To make parking that little bit easier, we have also a reversing camera.

This audio upgrade was completed at our workshop in Bristol.

2008 Toyota Alphard AH20 9″ Pioneer Radio Upgrade

WOW what a transformation! Both cosmetically and user driving experience. The 2025 Pioneer SPH-DA97DAB has really uplifted this Toyota Alphard. This imported vehicle came into us with a Japanese spec radio with very limited functionality. It left us with DAB, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and a replacement reversing camera (not original was very poor quality).

 

2007 Porsche Boxster 987.1 Radio Upgrade and Reversing Camera retrofit.

The Porsche arrived with the very basic CDR-24 and entry level speakers. It left us with a Kenwood DMX6523, a 2025 infotainment system, upgraded Focal front component speakers and a reversing camera. A MASSIVE upgrade!

Everything has been installed at our workshop in Bristol on the same day.

 

Land Rover Defender HEIGH 10 radio upgrade

The perfect upgrade for Land Rover Defender’s stereo with the HEIGH10 10-inch infotainment system. Retain all OEM features, vehicle settings, and more. OEM look reversing camera gives a high resolution image on the Stinger Heigh 10.

Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and DAB radio all in one place.

We have also installed 4″ Alpine component speakers (separate mid’s & tweeters) for better audio clarity. A subwoofer would enhance the audio even further.

Suitable for 2007-2016 models (Enhanced vehicle gauges for 12-16 models only)

 

 

 

 

2022 Ford Transit mk8 Alpine radio upgrade

Impressive radio upgrade completed on this Ford Motorhome. We installed an Alpine iLX-F115D multimedia system, Hertz front component speakers and Thinkware dash cameras.

The first task was to remove the unresponsive XZENT X-280 radio.

Also known as the Alpine Halo 11 it looks perfect in the Ford Transit dash.

Installed by Automotive Control in Bristol, UK.

 

2024 Fiat Ducato Camper Radio Upgrade

This coachbuilt Weinsberg Campervan has been installed with the Pioneer SPH-EVO950DAB. A modern multimedia radio with wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and DAB+.

We also installed a high level reversing camera, integrated into the third brake light.

2013 Porsche Boxster 981 Radio Upgrade.

We removed the dated Porsche CDR31 radio and replaced it with a 9″ Pioneer SPH-DA97DAB. A brand new modern multimedia centre with wireless Apple CarPlay , wireless Android Auto and DAB+.

We retained the Porsche steering wheel functions to operate with the new Pioneer radio as well as installing a reversing camera, mounted centrally and just above the number plate.

If your Porsche has the PCM and/or Bose we can still offer this same radio upgrade.

Also Suitable for Porsche Cayman models.

 

Vw Transporter t6.1 installed with Alpine iLX-F905D

2021 Vw Transporter t6.1 installed with the Alpine iLX-F905D. The Halo 9 is the main control centre for this installation.

It is controlling an amplified underseat subwoofer, a 4x channel amp running front component speakers and newly added 13cm co-ax speakers in the rear. We have also installed a reversing camera and 19.5" roof mounted multimedia centre.

The Alpine retains SOS, steering wheel controls and vehicle menu's.

Installation completed at our workshop in Bristol.

 

 

Vw t6.1 multimedia installation

2017 Toyota HiLux installed with the fantastic Kenwood DMX9720XDS Floating 10.1 HD touch screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This Toyota came into us with the most basic of radios. The transformation is huge.

 

2015 Vw Tiguan mk1 9″ Pioneer radio upgrade.

Firstly we removed the Volkswagen RNS radio and replaced it with the mighty Pioneer sph-evo950dab. The Pioneer boasts a 9″ multimedia touch screen with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto.

We have retained the factory Steering wheel controls, Optic parking sensors and Climate Control Menu. A reversing camera was added too.

Looks awesome and really brings the tech into this 2015 Volk

 

2018 Vw T6 Camper installed with the mighty Kenwood 10″ DMX9720XDS and Thinkware F790 front dash camera.

We have removed the outdated RNS system and replaced with the Kenwood DMX9720 multimedia station whilst retaining the original VW reversing camera, multi function steering wheel controls and dash mounted USB point. The Kenwood currently comes with a 3 year warranty when supplied & installed by a Kenwood PRO dealer (like us).

We have also installed the very popular Thinkware F790 front facing witness camera.

 

 

Toyota Hi Ace installed with a Kenwood DNX5190DABS

2000 Toyota HiAce Campervan radio upgrade. The Toyota radio was faulty so we replaced it with a Kenwood DNX5190DABS Navigation system. We also installed a reversing sensor to help when maneuvering.

This Kenwood multimedia radio comes with 3 years manufacturers warranty.

Toyota HiAce radio upgrade upgrade walk through

Vw Transporter t6.1 installed with Kenwood DMX9720XDS

2023 Vw Transporter t6.1 Kombi installed with Kenwood DMX9720XDS 10.1" multimedia radio and reversing camera.

The awesome Kenwood DMX9720XDS is now a Volkswagen Approved product also sold by some trained VW dealers.

Multi function steering wheel controls retained - SOS and Vehicle Settings retained - Optic front & rear parking sensors retained plus both USB-C connections retained.

Installation completed at our workshop in Bristol, UK

     

 

 

  

Demo of Kenwood DMX9720XDS 10.1″ Touch Screen installed into VW T6.1

Toyota Rav-4 installed with a Kenwood DMX8021dabs radio

2015 Toyota Rav-4 installed with a Kenwood DMX8021dabs multimedia centre. We removed the out of date Toyota Navigation system and replaced with the Kenwood which has DAB, Bluetooth, wireless Apple CarPlay and Wireless Android Auto.

We have retained the factory steering wheel controls and Toyota reversing camera.

This type of installation takes around 2-3 hours at our workshop in Bristol, UK.

 

 

 

 

Video walk through after installing a Kenwood radio into Toyota Rav-4

2001 Toyota Regius Campervan car radio upgrade.

Automotive Control have installed a Pioneer SPH-EVO950DAB 9″ infotainment system into this imported Toyota Regius (will also fit Toyota Hi-Ace). A reversing camera was also installed, the image is automatically displayed when reverse gear is selected.

This type of radio and camera installation takes around 5 hours at our workshop in Bristol.

 

 

2016 Vw t6 Alpine iLX-F115D Halo 11 installation

We have removed the out of date VW Discovery Media radio and replaced with Alpine’s awesome 11″ Halo media centre.  We retained the multi function steering wheel controls, dashboard USB port and Optic parking sensor display.

The reversing camera we added takes screen priority over the optic image. We also added front facing dash camera with smartphone app connection.

All work completed at our workshop in Bristol, UK the same day.

 

Mazda Bongo CarPlay & Android Auto Radio installation

2004 Mazda Bongo Campervan installed with CarPlay & Android Auto Pioneer Radio upgrade.

Automotive Control have installed a Pioneer SPH-EVO950dab 9" multimedia radio, offering Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Digital radio all operational via the touch screen. As this Bongo is a Camper Van we have wired the system into the existing leisure battery ensuring the main engine battery is not drained.

We have installed the Pioneer  SPH-EVO950dab into the lower DIN slot, alternatively we could install into the higher DIN slot giving better access to the spare DIN pocket?

Installation completed at our workshop in Bristol, UK

Mazda Bongo installed with Pioneer EVO950 9″ multimedia radio

Vw Transporter t6.1 installed Alpine iLX-F905D Halo9

2022 Vw Transporter t6.1 Campervan installed with Alpine iLX-F905D Halo9 multimedia radio. We have also installed a reversing camera and Hertz front component speakers (mids & tweeters). The main body can be installed in either top or bottom DIN slot. This customer has chosen top DIN as we also added an Alpine wireless charger below (and hidden) into the lower DIN pocket. Perfect for phone storage and charging.

Multifunction steering wheel controls retained - SOS and Vehicle Settings retained - Optic front & rear parking sensors retained.

Unfortunately we cannot retain the VW USB-C connection points...yet!!

Installation completed at our workshop in Bristol, UK

Alpine 9” Halo installed into VW T6.1. Alpine ilx-f905d for Volkswagen Transporter t6

Ford Focus mk3 Kenwood radio install

2012 Ford Focus mk3 having a new Kenwood DMX5020dabs radio installed.

The old Ford Sony radio is removed, wiring adapted then the new Kenwood multimedia radio was installed. The Kenwood DMX-5020dabs has DAB, FM, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Installation completed at our workshop in Bristol.

 

          

             

 

 

Focus mk3 Carplay and Android Auto upgrade

BMW E92 Pioneer installed with a Pioneer SPH-EVO950DAB boasting a 9″ screen. Equipped with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The 9″ floating screen is a perfect upgrade for all BMW E90 models. We have retained the multi function steering wheel controls and the rear parking sensor audible warnings.

 

VW T6 Camper installed with the awesome Pioneer SPH-EVO950DAB 9″ multimedia radio.

We have replaced the out of date VW radio but have retained the original VW reversing camera, multi function steering wheel controls and dashboard USB port which now all work seamlessly with the new Pioneer 9″ halo radio.

A fantastic upgrade for the T6 Campervan.

2005 Porsche 911 (997 Chassis) Rear Parking Camera Installation. The Porsche PCM 2.1 system was removed and replaced with a Pioneer SPH-DA360dab which offers wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto. The Porsche 911 had full BOSE amplified speakers and a multi function steering wheel, all these features were retained. The parking camera is mounted centrally in the rear bumper (above the number plate). The parking image is displayed automatically when reverse gear is engaged.

 

2008 Saab 9-3 having a radio upgrade. Original Saab radio was removed and replaced with a modern Kenwood DMX8020dabs multimedia system.

The Kenwood offers wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto connections.

 

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2014 Audi S5 having a Thinkware Q800 Pro front dash camera installed along. We have also installed a Apple CarPlay and Android Auto interface which is controlled via the Audi steering wheel and controls. We added a rear parking camera into the same system.

2000 Mitsubishi Delica in Camper disguise fitted with key security and multimedia upgrades so its ready for its overseas adventures!

Firstly the old Mitsubishi radio & toll components removed. We then installed a Kenwood DNX5190dabs navigation system along with a rear parking camera and front facing Kenwood DRV-N520 dash camera.

We then added a Sigma S30 Thatcham approved cat 1 alarm & immobiliser and Scorpion S5 VTS Plus Thatcham tracking system.

 

2019 Ford Fiesta mk8 ST-Line installed with an amplified subwoofer. Using the Ford SYNC radio we have safely connected the Powerbass UK amplified subwoofer into the Ford system.

 

2022 Vw t6.1 Campervan having rear speakers installed and the 7″ VW discover media coded/activated for rear speaker fade option.

We can also code the 8″ VW Discovery Navigation radios to give rear speaker fade.