Just getting used to the quirks of my new car -
I've already found NAM to be a very useful resource.

A couple questions to get things started:

1) so my car has phone buttons on the radio and steering wheel - but, as I'm discovering, does not have any built-in way of utilizing them. What is the most straightforward path to adding bluetooth phone functionality? I currently use a blackberry bold if it matters.

2) Is there really no way to 'pop' the hatchback open from inside the car while it's running??

3) What about adding satellite radio? any good links?

thanks to all !

 

The OEM Bluetooth retrofit kit is the only solution that's completely functional, but there's a number of other kits around that offer various partial functionality. NewMiniStuff is UK based, but has lots of different options

The OEM kit does work correctly with the BB Bold too.

I'm pretty sure I've done this with the key fob, but that won't work if you don't have convenience access.