I have retrofitted CarPlay into my car as had no sat nav, bluetooth etc. There is an option on there for Android (Android Auto) but they said the android side of things isn’t as stable as the apple CarPlay but haven’t got an Android so can’t comment. My install hasn’t been without complications but they have been helpful with any questions I’ve had. 10 times better than what I had anyway.
I don’t even have MMI or AMI port, mine is through Aux cable with everything connected centrally to a box unit which I have above my glovebox. Kit purchased from Unique Auto Developments. I can get google maps, stream music, make calls, use voice recognition. It’s really good for the price in comparison to what I seen someone had paid to do a ‘proper’ job with all of the OEM parts. Like I said, it hasn’t been without problems, but eventually getting there with support from the company (already received an update to improve the wireless connectivity.
Looks very similar... this is the 1 I got (https://unique-ad.co.uk/product/audi-a4-carplay-box/). If you like doing things yourself it’s not that bad, all plug & play so just unplugging factory wires, adding new 1s then plugging originals back into them. I also fitted reverse camera which was a little bit more invasive but on the whole it took about 3.5hours. I made all wires were hidden so took longer to route everything.
Received 3 so far (in Madrid) and never got hit with any import tax.
Looks like they may just have bought you some time...
