Collection — British Marques

CarPlay Upgrades for British Luxury & Off-Road Cars

British marques are the most requested retrofit platforms we get after German cars, and the reason is simple: the factory infotainment is the one part of these vehicles that ages badly. A Land Rover with a Harman head unit, a Bentley Continental or a Rolls-Royce with the older iDrive-derived system all keep their original hardware — the decoder simply adds CarPlay and Android Auto as a layer you switch into.

5Marques covered
11Decoder modules
2006–2021Model years
10Units minimum order

How to Identify the Right Platform Before You Order

Two vehicles from the same model year can carry different head units. Match the head unit generation, not the year on the registration document.

MarqueHow to tell the generations apart
Land Rover / JaguarJR-1 (2012–2015) — Bose-equipped vehicles. JR-2 (2016–2021) — Harman 8-inch display. JR-3 (2016–2021) — Harman 10.25-inch widescreen.
Rolls-RoyceRO-CIC (2006–2012), RO-NBT (2009–2015), RO-EVO (2015–2018) — the same iDrive generations as BMW, since the system is shared.
BentleyBE-1 (2011–2020) — the long-running Continental / Flying Spur infotainment. BE-2 (2016–2019) — the later revised system.
Aston MartinAS-1 (2016–2019) and AS-2 (2018–2020) — the two retrofit-relevant generations.
McLarenMC-1 (2013–2018) — the IRIS-based system on Sports Series and Super Series cars.

Not sure which one you have? Use the fitment checker →

Why Retrofit Shops Buy This Collection From One Factory

  • Removal returns the car to completely stock

    No coding session, no flash of the OEM unit and nothing a main dealer could flag as an unauthorised modification — important on vehicles that still carry factory warranty or are sold through franchised dealers.

  • Low production volumes do not mean no support

    Bentley, McLaren and Aston Martin sell in the hundreds or low thousands per year, so few suppliers tool up for them. We carry these permanently rather than as one-off runs.

  • Reversing camera and 360 systems pass through

    Where the factory fitted a reversing camera or surround-view system, the module passes it through rather than replacing it — one of the most common questions from installers.

Ordering for a British Luxury & Off-Road Project?

Send us the vehicle models and head units you need to cover — we confirm fitment and quote wholesale pricing within 12 hours.

FAQ

British Luxury & Off-Road CarPlay Retrofit FAQ

Which British Luxury & Off-Road brands and model years does DIYCarPlay cover?

British Luxury & Off-Road coverage currently spans 5 marques and 11 decoder modules for model years 2006–2021: Land Rover / Jaguar, Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, McLaren. Each module is listed with the exact factory head unit it was verified against, not just a model year, because two cars from the same year can ship different head units.

Do I need to replace the factory screen on a Land Rover / Jaguar?

No. The Land Rover/Jaguar JR-1 (Bose) Wireless CarPlay Decoder connects between the factory head unit and the display, so the original screen, controller, steering-wheel buttons and OEM menu all stay in place. You switch into CarPlay and back with the factory controls — nothing is removed and nothing is coded.

Can I order one module to test before committing to a wholesale order?

Yes. Stock modules start at 10 pcs (mixed models OK), and you can mix different model numbers within a single order so one test order can cover several head unit generations. Samples ship in 3–5 days (DHL/FedEx express).

Do these modules keep the reversing camera and parking sensors?

They pass the factory camera through, and factory parking sensor display is retained. Aftermarket cameras are also supported on most modules. If a specific vehicle has a 360-degree surround-view system, send us the VIN or a photo of the factory menu and we will confirm pass-through before you order.

Is a decoder reversible — can the car be returned to factory condition?

Yes. Installation uses a vehicle-specific plug-and-play harness with no wire cutting and no coding of the OEM unit, so the module can be removed and the car returns to completely standard condition. That reversibility is the main reason dealers on high-value vehicles choose a module over an aftermarket head unit.

More questions? Read all 34 CarPlay decoder FAQs or ask us directly.