Mike Matts Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Hi guys & gals Has anybody had any experience in buying direct from China. I am looking to get a 9or 10” android radio with mounting kit from a distributor called AliExspress in Hong Kong. My main concern is vat & customs duty. I love my Japanese lady but she has to go🙏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjvh Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 I’d be more worried about the quality of the item than any taxes. I assume it’s cheap - if it is then take a punt and hope that (a) quality is at least ok and (b) you don’t get stung for any extra charges. Neither point is guaranteed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ldrego Posted June 19, 2021 Share Posted June 19, 2021 I fitted this one. It is from Aliexpress about 2 years ago. Works great and a straight fit. This is on my channel. There may be more on the headunit there. I forget as I add on alphard videos all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Matts Posted June 20, 2021 Author Share Posted June 20, 2021 Hi ldrego AliEspress will not accept an order from the uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Matts Posted June 23, 2021 Author Share Posted June 23, 2021 Decided to go down the xtrons route as it does not require the centre dash replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzla Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Hi Mike, What Xtrons unit did you opt for in the end? I'm looking at changing the original head unit in our recently purchase Alphard 2005. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Matts Posted August 11, 2021 Author Share Posted August 11, 2021 On 8/10/2021 at 12:34 PM, grizzla said: Hi Mike, What Xtrons unit did you opt for in the end? I'm looking at changing the original head unit in our recently purchase Alphard 2005. Hi grizzla went for model PSD60HGT this came with a Rav 4 connector loom fits directly into the dash without infill fillers only wiring changes needed were for rear camera, no front or side cams on my alphie. Go on google look for alphard 2din android 10 car stereo 6.2 inch screen can be bought on Amazon for £215.99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igeraghtyb Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 Hi Mike - I have the same unit and want to use the OEM reversing camera if I can. Did you wire the original reversing camera up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Matts Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 Hi igeraghtyb I haven’t yet,the camera supply and return are located in a 4way connector block if I remember correctly it has 1 grey wire 1 grey/white and 2 white. I am going to try and remove the top dash to allow better access as wiring loom very tight. You will also have find the reverse gear wire to allow the cam to work only when in Rev. Will let the club know how I get on very soon. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojie Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 I believe this unit can be bought from the UK; hence no import charges and taxes (although I have a vague recollection goods from Japan are tariff free due t some trade agreement). An all in price. The unit seems to have all the features I would like, and MORE. A must for me is the rear camera; I'm not too fussy about the steering wheel controls. I would prefer to keep my front cameras too. I am not a mobile phone person and suspect I need one to operate this properly. Maybe of interest to people, I understand the EU is about to force all mobile phone suppliers (manufacturers) to use the same charging connector. Apple users please note. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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