Who is repairing the Double Din units now? - Page 2

Ravinder · 15th January 2018, 18:12

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Originally Posted by Yella Fella

On Sunday I removed my Navall Star from the ZT. It's broken and I cant get it fixed anywhere.

I've bought two of these units over the years and l'll not be buying anymore!

Jim’ll fix it...

murphyv310 · 15th January 2018, 19:26

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Originally Posted by Ravinder

Jim’ll fix it...

Hi Rav.
Much as I like you, I do think that comment is a bit iffy. Many have paid good money here and have not received their goods and for all the blurb of UK service and warranties there are far to many issues to make a joke of it.

I'm afraid that good old fashioned service has gone out the window these days and it is now showing up how bad it can be.
I really hope this can be resolved and soon.

Ravinder · 15th January 2018, 19:42

I know what you mean, Trevor. No offense towards you. Just trying to make light of a bad situation. This whole saga with certain traders is becoming all too common. I too have had my fair share of issues. In all seriousness, I do hope it all gets resolved for everyone’s sake!

Darcydog · 16th January 2018, 13:10

Well I bought a second hand Star a while back and had a great morning with Jeff as he fitted it. I have no issues with Jeff at all - he has been exceptionally helpful to someone who is not technically competent in this area.

Now accepting that my Star was second hand we do have a few issues with it. T

The start up logo cannot be changed from Rover - which is a shame as I have an MG. I did get a response from Sean but he only repeated what Jeff had already tried and so no I live with the Rover logo for a few seconds on start up.

The radio reception is dire in built up areas

The screen shows frequency not stations - the only station shown is the one you are on and that is minuscule.

The sat nav works spasmodically. When it does it is very good - but how come my years old Tom Tom works perfectly well wherever you put it - as indeed does Google maps on my iPhone - but my Navell Star is spectacularly unreliable?

I was going to fit a rear view camera - but now won’t bother as when it breaks it looks like it will now only be fit for the bin.

My advice to myself and others is to not bother. Use a good stereo head set that are very good value now and a separate Tom Tom or equivalent.

Cheaper, work better and transferable from car to car.

jonc3725 · 16th January 2018, 19:04

Reading all that is going on it saddens me it has come to this. I have had 2 x original wince units from radio guy (couldnt see the need to upgrade thank goodness) and the unit in my current car has been really good but I wont bother if it breaks. I think the best install I have seen is the one using android tablets.
I suspect a lot of the chinese units suffer from power supply issues. A small drop in voltage will have an affect.

championdaddy · 16th January 2018, 19:11

I bought a WinCe years ago...... then "upgraded" to a Naval Star.

Both worked ok..... The WinCe did play up when it was below 5 degrees outside.... but started normal functions when the car warmed up.

Tha Naval worked perfectly and ..... as far as I know.....it still is. (I sold the car with it in)

BUT........ I prefered the WinCe...... and have just bought a 2nd hand one again and it is working fine.

I've had no problems myself with Sean, and definitely no problems with Jeff.

I hope this is all worked out to everybodies satisfaction as I don't like seeing all the discord.

15th January 2018, 19:42	#13
Ravinder This is my second home Rover 75 saloon x2, Rover 75 Tourer x2, Rover 220 Coupe Turbo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife Posts: 9,038 Thanks: 2,278 Thanked 2,852 Times in 1,718 Posts	I know what you mean, Trevor. No offense towards you. Just trying to make light of a bad situation. This whole saga with certain traders is becoming all too common. I too have had my fair share of issues. In all seriousness, I do hope it all gets resolved for everyone’s sake! __________________ Wanted - Indian bride. Cash waiting. (All sorted - bargain) First name and forum name: Ravinder Rover 75 2.0 CDT Connoisseur SE 116 (160 remap) Royal Blue (JFM) This vehicle was the 50,481st 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 2,238th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE to be made out of 3,775 This vehicle was the 5,002nd 75 in Royal Blue (code: JFM) to be made out of 14,420 Royal Blue 75s

16th January 2018, 19:04	#15
jonc3725 Posted a thing or two MG ZT 190 + and MKIV Supra Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Plymouth Posts: 1,551 Thanks: 224 Thanked 493 Times in 359 Posts	Reading all that is going on it saddens me it has come to this. I have had 2 x original wince units from radio guy (couldnt see the need to upgrade thank goodness) and the unit in my current car has been really good but I wont bother if it breaks. I think the best install I have seen is the one using android tablets. I suspect a lot of the chinese units suffer from power supply issues. A small drop in voltage will have an affect. __________________ Jon C Living the dream MK IV VVTI Tiptronic TT Toyota Supra MG ZT 190+ BornTuesday, 10th July 2001 @ 09:01:10 259th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 252nd ZT 190 + to be made out of 4,023 101st ZT in Solar Red (code: CEU) to be made out of 1,888

16th January 2018, 13:10	#14
Darcydog This is my second home Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 5,428 Thanks: 3,123 Thanked 3,170 Times in 2,096 Posts	Well I bought a second hand Star a while back and had a great morning with Jeff as he fitted it. I have no issues with Jeff at all - he has been exceptionally helpful to someone who is not technically competent in this area. Now accepting that my Star was second hand we do have a few issues with it. T The start up logo cannot be changed from Rover - which is a shame as I have an MG. I did get a response from Sean but he only repeated what Jeff had already tried and so no I live with the Rover logo for a few seconds on start up. The radio reception is dire in built up areas The screen shows frequency not stations - the only station shown is the one you are on and that is minuscule. The sat nav works spasmodically. When it does it is very good - but how come my years old Tom Tom works perfectly well wherever you put it - as indeed does Google maps on my iPhone - but my Navell Star is spectacularly unreliable? I was going to fit a rear view camera - but now won’t bother as when it breaks it looks like it will now only be fit for the bin. My advice to myself and others is to not bother. Use a good stereo head set that are very good value now and a separate Tom Tom or equivalent. Cheaper, work better and transferable from car to car.

16th January 2018, 19:11	#16
championdaddy This is my second home Mg Zt 190 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: The FIRST Garden City....Letchworth. Posts: 6,778 Thanks: 1,243 Thanked 920 Times in 698 Posts	I bought a WinCe years ago...... then "upgraded" to a Naval Star. Both worked ok..... The WinCe did play up when it was below 5 degrees outside.... but started normal functions when the car warmed up. Tha Naval worked perfectly and ..... as far as I know.....it still is. (I sold the car with it in) BUT........ I prefered the WinCe...... and have just bought a 2nd hand one again and it is working fine. I've had no problems myself with Sean, and definitely no problems with Jeff. I hope this is all worked out to everybodies satisfaction as I don't like seeing all the discord.