{"id":64003,"date":"2023-09-14T18:29:23","date_gmt":"2023-09-14T17:29:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carmart.africa\/blog\/?p=64003"},"modified":"2023-09-14T18:29:23","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T17:29:23","slug":"how-to-easily-add-andriod-auto-to-an-old-model-vehicle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carlots.ng\/motoring\/how-to-easily-add-andriod-auto-to-an-old-model-vehicle\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Easily Add Andriod Auto to an Old Model Vehicle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you have an <a href=\"http:\/\/carlots.ng\/motoring\/google-wants-to-take-over-your-phone-with-the-new-android-auto\/\">Android phone<\/a> that\u2019s up-to-date with the latest operating system and applications? Do you own an older car that doesn\u2019t have a current infotainment system or even Bluetooth? Well, you can upgrade your car with Android Auto. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But how do you even do that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-android-auto\"><strong>What is Android Auto?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Android Auto uses the best parts of your Android-powered smartphone and puts them in an easy-to-use program in your car. 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