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Aftermarket infotainment upgrades breathe new life into older cars

Original: For cars sold in the past 30 years, upgrading the infotainment can often mean the difference between a horrible, obsolet

For cars built in the last three decades, replacing the factory infotainment system can turn an outdated, frustrating dashboard into a modern, usable one. The catch is that newer vehicles are far harder to retrofit, because manufacturers increasingly build screens and controls directly into the car's design, limiting owners who want to modernise.

Why now: Drivers are increasingly frustrated with outdated or locked-in car infotainment systems and are discussing how to modernise them.

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• For cars sold in the past 30 years, upgrading the infotainment can often mean the difference between a horrible, obsolete dashboard, and a modern, usable one. Recent cars, especially, can be extremely difficult to upgrade because the manufacturer has integrated screens and… · drahardja@sfba.social · 3

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