Infotainment system stolen

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sublimagic
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Infotainment system stolen

Post by sublimagic »

Hi Guys First post and not a happy one either.

Yesterday I became one of the latest victims of the great infotainment system theft craze that by the looks of it is a huge VAG problem.

They smashed my passenger side window and stole the touch screen with the trim including the air vent attached still and the brain box in the glove box. I was parked at work at Bradford royal infirmary they targeted 7 other VAG cars post 2018 reg the same day.

Now to my question can I replace with a aftermarket system maybe with a removable front panel that will give me the same features for example the screen where I can reset the tire pressure sensors etc etc or do I only get that with the VW infotainment system. I would rather not replace like for like this is the 3rd time in as many years my workplace has been targeted in this way. only other option is to sell and buy a non VAG vehicle
grazuncle2
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Re: Infotainment system stolen

Post by grazuncle2 »

there are many YT videos of a replacement system and they do work {with cable adapters)

but... they will not provide the car settings access you mention. I'm sorry this is happening to you again.

some months ago it was Ford Fiesta and Vauxhall Corsa body parts body parts taken from Pay and Display car parks in central Birmingham.. Whole fronts!

it's depressing to watch let alone be a victim😒
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