Matched to the vehicle
Factory equipment, controls and the result you want are checked before workshop work begins.
AR Customs · Gold Coast
Professional vehicletechnology installation.
CarPlay, cameras, audio, ambient lighting and vehicle coding—selected for your exact vehicle, installed at our Molendinar workshop and ready to use when you leave.
Vehicle-specific preparation
Integrated cleanly.
Configured properly.
Configured properly.
5.0Published customer rating
350+Compatible systems available
Mon—SatMolendinar workshop
Installed as a complete service
Supplied hardware, fitting, configuration and testing stay together in one accountable job.
Demonstrated at handover
Phone pairing and supported vehicle functions are checked and explained before you drive away.
Installation services
Upgrade the drive.
Keep the character.
Choose the outcome you want. AR Customs confirms the compatible equipment, supplies the required parts and completes the installation at the workshop.
01 / Primary service
Apple CarPlay &
Apple CarPlay &
Android Auto
Upgrade the vehicle without losing the factory features you use. AR Customs selects, installs and configures the compatible system for Australian-market and Japanese domestic vehicles.
- Vehicle-specific system selection and secure installation
- Factory reverse-camera and steering-wheel controls where supported
- CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, microphone and audio setup
- Phone connection, testing and a demonstration before handover
Service directory
Start with the result you want.
Open a group to compare the services, then follow the direct link to a published installation or send the vehicle details for a compatibility check.
01
Connectivity & multimediaCarPlay systems matched to the vehicle.
2 service paths
CarPlay systems matched to the vehicle.
Australian vehicles
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto installation
AR Customs checks the make, model, year, dashboard, factory screen and audio system before recommending the correct installation. This helps retain compatible cameras and steering-wheel controls.
- Modern navigation and music
- Hands-free calls and voice control
- Factory-feature integration where supported
Japanese imports
CarPlay upgrades for JDM vehicles
Japanese-market navigation, radio frequencies and multimedia systems can require a different installation path. AR Customs inspects the existing equipment before recommending the vehicle-specific solution.
- Japanese factory multimedia review
- Reverse-camera and control integration
- Australian smartphone connectivity
02
Imported vehicle preparationJDM region and navigation services.
BMW & Mercedes-Benz
JDM region and navigation services.
BMW JDM services
Make the imported BMW work better in Australia
Compatible Japanese BMW systems can be reviewed for Australian radio frequencies, navigation coverage, current maps and live traffic information.
- Radio-frequency region change
- Navigation-region conversion
- Australian map updates
- RTTI activation where supported
Mercedes-Benz JDM services
Prepare the imported Mercedes-Benz for Australian driving
AR Customs checks compatible Japanese-market radio and navigation systems before configuring the available Australian-region functions.
- Navigation-region conversion
- Australian FM-frequency configuration
- System compatibility inspection
03
Factory-system functionsProgramming and coding.
Compatibility checked first
Programming and coding.
BMW programming
Activate supported BMW features
The vehicle software and factory head unit are checked before any supported function is activated or upgraded.
- Apple CarPlay and full-screen CarPlay
- NBT EVO ID4 to ID6 upgrade
- Screen mirroring
- Start-stop preference programming
- Video functions subject to safety requirements and local law
Mercedes-Benz programming
Activate more from a compatible Mercedes-Benz
Supported factory functions can be activated without replacing the complete multimedia system, after compatibility is confirmed.
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto activation
- AMG menu and performance displays
- Start-stop preference programming
- Video functions subject to safety requirements and local law
04
Interior, safety & exteriorFitted accessories and vehicle upgrades.
6 installation types
Fitted accessories and vehicle upgrades.
Interior
Ambient lighting
A planned, neatly installed lighting layout configured to look integrated with the cabin.
Discuss ambient lightingRoad evidence
Dash cameras
Discreet camera positioning and cable routing designed to protect visibility and keep the installation tidy.
View dash-camera installationAudio
Speaker upgrades
Speakers selected and installed for the vehicle doors, factory audio system and amplifier arrangement.
View speaker installationDriver display
Digital clusters
Compatible factory instrument displays replaced with a vehicle-specific digital dashboard installation.
Browse digital dashboardsExterior lighting
Headlights & taillights
Compatible lighting installed to modernise the vehicle while maintaining correct fitment and operation.
Browse lighting installationsExterior styling
Replacement grilles
A vehicle-specific grille supplied and fitted to match the model and the intended styling.
Check grille compatibilityRecent workshop work
Real vehicles.
Finished here.
How it works
One clear path from vehicle details to handover.
Your booking, selected services and workshop preparation remain connected throughout the job.
- 01
Share the vehicle details
Send the make, model, year and a dashboard photo where requested.
- 02
Confirm compatibility
We check the factory equipment and the installation outcome you selected.
- 03
Reserve workshop time
Choose an available appointment and complete the booking or checkout shown for that service.
- 04
Install, test and demonstrate
The completed upgrade is configured, checked and explained before handover.
Why AR Customs
The difference is in the preparation.
Premium installation is not only how the finished dashboard looks. It is the fitment work, configuration and testing completed before the vehicle is returned.
Correct system selection
Matched to the vehicle, factory screen and the supported features you want to retain.
Parts ready before arrival
Accurate booking details help prepare the unit, fitting parts, tools and allocated time.
Factory functions considered
Steering-wheel controls and supported cameras are integrated where the vehicle and system allow.
Configured at handover
Bluetooth, microphone, audio and relevant vehicle functions are checked before collection.
Preparation & timing
Clarity before the vehicle arrives.
Timing depends on confirmed compatibility and parts availability. The existing 5-day and 7-day service expectations remain unchanged.
Systems across the range
Compatibility is checked against the exact vehicle and factory equipment.
Selected compatible systems
Supply and installation can be available within five days after confirmation.
When the correct system is in stock
Workshop installation is generally available within seven days.
Molendinar workshop
Built for careful installations.
All installations are completed at AR Customs, Unit 17/25 Industrial Ave, Molendinar QLD 4214.
- Weekdays
- 10:00 AM—6:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM—3:30 PM
- Contact
- 0413 371 130
Before you book
Useful answers, up front.
Prepare the vehicle details once and the workshop can give you a more accurate installation path.
Your vehicle make, model, year, requested services and an accurate dashboard photo for head unit or CarPlay work.
AR Customs installs units, accessories and installation parts supplied by AR Customs only.
At the AR Customs workshop, Unit 17/25 Industrial Ave, Molendinar QLD 4214.
Payment is completed at the workshop or by direct bank transfer. Where payment is required for a booking, that step appears only inside the booking process.
Your vehicle, prepared properly