Bavarian Automotive

Bavarian Automotive: in-car entertainment and styling upgrades for vehicles

Bavarian Automotive Limited is a UK-based company that sells automotive upgrade products, with a particular focus on in-car entertainment and aesthetic customisation. Its catalogue is organised both by vehicle make and model and by product type, and includes solutions for a wide range of European and Asian brands.

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration

The core of its offering is Apple CarPlay and Android Auto retrofit kits, available for vehicles from brands such as Audi, BMW, Ferrari, Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lexus, Maserati, Mercedes, Mini, Porsche, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo. The company states that the integration is compatible with most BMWs from 2005 onwards and that it maintains a factory (OEM) look. It also offers Apple CarPlay activation for BMW and Volkswagen, as well as CarPlay multimedia boxes.

Screens and multimedia systems

The catalogue includes Android screens and screen upgrades for Audi, BMW and Mercedes, as well as Linux CarPlay screens for BMW and Mercedes. Radio and stereo kits, vehicle antennas and head unit installation tools are also sold.

Audio and sound

In the audio section, the shop offers speaker upgrade kits, vehicle-specific speakers and a direct-fit speaker kit from the Pioneer brand, which according to the company includes all necessary installation parts in the box.

Exterior and interior styling

Customisation covers exterior and interior styling components. Featured products include carbon steering wheels, custom steering wheels, paddle shifters, mirror covers, vehicle badges, sequential rear lights for BMW, yellow daytime running light modules, ambient lighting, exterior lighting, dash cameras and direct-fit reverse cameras. Interior and exterior styling parts and accessories are also offered, as well as an LCD digital dashboard.

Compatibility by make and model

The shop allows you to select your vehicle by make, model and year to view compatible products. The selector covers brands such as Audi, BMW, Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, Land Rover/Range Rover, Mini, Nissan, Porsche, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo, with numerous specific models and generations, from compact cars and saloons to SUVs and sports cars.

Commercial terms and shipping

Bavarian Automotive presents itself as a UK-based company offering automotive upgrades and shipping worldwide. Prices include 20% VAT where applicable. The shop applies a £20 discount on the first order, with a minimum spend of £150, and offers buy now pay later. According to the notice published on the website, as of 29 September a temporary £2 surcharge is applied to shipping due to the rise in fuel prices. The company declares a one-year warranty.

Location and contact

Unit 6, Acorn Industrial Estate, Hull, HU5 4HF