Retrofit Upgrades You Didn’t Know Were Possible
Avoid poor installations. Learn the key questions to ask before booking mods and find trusted UK garages using Mod Central’s verified service directory.
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Think your car’s missing modern features? You’d be surprised what can be retrofitted these days. From CarPlay and digital displays to reversing cameras and ambient lighting, more UK drivers are choosing retrofit specialists to bring modern tech to older vehicles.
Top Retrofit Upgrades in the UK Right Now
Apple CarPlay / Android Auto Screens
- Replace OEM screens or add modules
- Touchscreen, maps, Spotify, calls—all integrated
- Can be coded into many BMW, Audi, VW and Mercedes models
Ambient & Starlight Lighting
- Fibre-optic starlight headliners (like Rolls-Royce!)
- RGB ambient kits for door cards, dash, and footwells
- Controlled via app or factory switches
Reversing Cameras & Parking Sensors
- OEM-style cameras for clean installs
- Helps with parking and resale value
- Often combined with screen upgrades
Digital Dashboards
- Full digital cockpit retrofits in modern VAG/BMWs
- High-res speedo, nav maps, and theme customisation
OEM Feature Coding, Unlock hidden features:
- Video in motion
- Auto folding mirrors
- DRL tweaks
- Comfort indicators
How to Spot a Quality Installer
Not all mod shops are created equal. From rushed jobs to poor wiring or botched tunes, we’ve seen horror stories across the UK. To avoid expensive mistakes, here’s what to ask your installer before booking any mod work
Where to Retrofit?
Search our UK-wide directory of retrofit experts. Filter by service, whether you drive a Mk7 Golf or F30 BMW, we’ve got the right company near you for the job.
If you have any questions then feel free to drop us an email at sales@modcentraluk.com or message us directly on Instagram.