Are these any good?

[Lammydave]

https://www.car-vision.co.uk/astra-j-/62...oitwich-no

[Big Dave2]

I've got the earlier version, the V2. installed in May 2015. I believe the V3 is even better. The staff were ever so helpful and friendly.

Works very well. MP3's via a memory stick can be slow to load if you've got the Nav system running, but as the V3 has a better processor, etc I imagine that's not a problem. I also go them to install a reverse camera while I was there.

There are other systems available though. i.e. Android based systems.

[Lammydave]

I've got the earlier version, the V2. installed in May 2015.  I believe the V3 is even better. The staff were ever so helpful and friendly.

Works very well. MP3's via a memory stick can be slow to load if you've got the Nav system running, but as the V3 has a better processor, etc I imagine that's not a problem. I also go them to install a reverse camera while I was there.

There are other systems available though. i.e. Android based systems.

Nice one, Dave.... very tempted as the satnav looks better than the Vauxhall standard one... does everything work with all the steering wheel controls etc, as they claim?

[Big Dave2]

Nice one, Dave.... very tempted as the satnav looks better than the Vauxhall standard one... does everything work with all the steering wheel controls etc, as they claim?

The steering wheel controls operate the phone, both to answer and reject calls. You need to use the touch screen to call up your list of contacts, although if you press the call button on the wheel twice, it will bring up the last dialled numbers.
You can skip to the next/previous track with the same scroll button that you use for station changes and CD track changes.
To select music though (i.e. MP3 through USB memory stick) you'll need to use the touch screen, unless they've since changed it. You can jump back to the radio or CD with the selector button though.
The Nav is totally controlled via the touch screen.
Volume button works as it always did as that is still controlling the original stereo. The Carvision system is tapped in the Aux socket connection and the jack socket in the cubby hole is made redundant.

Give them a call if you've any questions. I found them really helpful before I committed in parting with my money.

[Lammydave]

Nice one, Dave.... very tempted as the satnav looks better than the Vauxhall standard one... does everything work with all the steering wheel controls etc, as they claim?

The steering wheel controls operate the phone, both to answer and reject calls. You need to use the touch screen to call up your list of contacts, although if you press the call button on the wheel twice, it will bring up the last dialled numbers.
You can skip to the next/previous track with the same scroll button that you use for station changes and CD track changes.
To select music though (i.e. MP3 through USB memory stick) you'll need to use the touch screen, unless they've since changed it. You can jump back to the radio or CD with the selector button though.
The Nav is totally controlled via the touch screen.
Volume button works as it always did as that is still controlling the original stereo. The Carvision system is tapped in the Aux socket connection and the jack socket in the cubby hole is made redundant.

Give them a call if you've any questions. I found them really helpful before I committed in parting with my money.

booked in next week... reversing camera too....

[Big Dave2]

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booked in next week... reversing camera too....

Let us know how you get on.

Like I previously said, I'm happy with my system, Although there are some very good Android units out there now that apparently have more features.

[Lammydave]

will do, Dave.... was happy with this one as it all works with steering wheel controls etc, and the display isn't a naff one and looks original.. plus I can get it fitted and plus the reviews are good