{"product_id":"mercedes-benz-c-class-w205-v-class-w447-linux-w-built-in-wireless-carplay","title":"Mercedes-Benz C Class W205 \/ GLC C253 X253 \/ V Class W447 w\/ Built in Wireless Apple CarPlay \u0026 Android Auto","description":"\u003c!-- SHORT SHOPIFY OVERVIEW --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpgrade your Mercedes C-Class W205 or V-Class W447\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003eLinux-based touchscreen display\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring \u003cstrong\u003ebuilt-in Wireless Apple CarPlay\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eWireless Android Auto\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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specialists\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThousands of upgrades completed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproved installer network\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTested hardware only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal technical support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDealer-safe upgrades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery screen is checked for compatibility and performance before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"warranty\"\u003eWarranty and Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHardware warranty included\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUK-based support\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstall help if self-fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProfessional fitting 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Wireless and wired connections are supported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo factory controls still work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Steering wheel buttons and OEM controls remain functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does audio work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSound routes through AUX or OEM Bluetooth media playback if supported.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you offer fitting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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