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Tips for finding the right infotainment system
By Product Expert | Posted in Technology, Tips and Tricks on Friday, July 20th, 2018 at 9:23 pm
What are the best infotainment systems on used cars?
One of the things that you may be looking for in your next pre-owned vehicle is an advanced technology system. What are the best infotainment systems on used cars? Honestly, the best technology systems are those that work the best for you. But what should you be looking for when you shop? Whether you are moving into a vehicle with a tape deck or the latest streaming radio technology, here are some things to keep in mind on the test drive.
What technology do you need on your next car?
The technology that you need on your next car is very dependent on you. Some popular and high-value features on the latest vehicles are smartphone-pairing technology like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This technology allows a driver to easily play music from their phone through the vehicle sound system. Bluetooth connectivity can also allow drivers to play music on the infotainment system or even receive and respond to text messages. An auxiliary audio jack will also allow you to play music in your car.
Does the system work the way that you want it to?
When you test-drive your next vehicle, it’s important to try the infotainment system. Some older vehicles may be touchy when it comes to how a system works, and you should definitely check to be sure that it is easy to adjust things like the volume and the air conditioning.
Used luxury infotainment systems
Luxury brands were the first to start including high-quality touchscreen infotainment systems in their vehicles. Some of the top systems that will be older at this point come from brands like Acura, Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche. However, many mainstream brands have begun to offer these features. Choosing a newer vehicle will help offer the best user experience
