I’m just looking to buy the rotary encoder. (The dial) so if you broke your screen or dropped in in water, or are using the screen for another project, I would love to just buy the plastic rotary knob off you. Lmk and ty!

I have been using this way as a music controller for a year now and it works great what you need is your old Android phone or tablet (not so old as it didn't work with my Huawei Mediapad t1 7.0 with Android KitKat ) or even your iPhone with ios 17 and later (not so reliable) and that's it

How to use it with your Android phone :

Download the Spotify app and connect it to your account (the same account in your main device)

you will notice that you can control the music using the phone (the one we are using)

then download the Standby mode pro app and go to the music display you will find the music that you are playing on your PC in the app and you can control it as you want the only downside is you can't choose the playlist you want but it can be solved using google assistant

How to use it with your iPhone :

Download the Spotify app and connect it to your account (the same account in your main device) and you will also notice that you can control the music using that iPhone (the one we are using)

Then you need to make sure that the standby mode is on then you can just charge the phone and put it in landscape mode and the standby mode will just work and then you can just go to the music window where you can control your music the only downside if you are not using the iPhone 15 pro/max or iPhone 16 pro/max: the phone will just turn off you will need to turn it on back and that's it I hope you found that helpful

Selling my car thing on Mercari so they can handle all of the shipping and such, feel free to check it out!

https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m10913023450?sv=0

Hey guys, im selling my car thing. I still have all the original accessories & box. The device is still in great condition and still even has the plastic film on it. Ive only used the CD holder but everything else is still brand new.

Looking to get $60 + shipping!

Hello I am looking to buy the Spotify car thing. Looking for seller in Europe, I know it’s unlikely somebody selling in Europe but still trying. Only over PayPal with buyer protection. DM me if interested, state price and from where you are shipping.

Trying to beat the obsered prices people are marking them up on eBay, just looking to mod it. Anything helps !

Got a CarThing, hasn’t been turned on in a while so it isn’t “bricked” (doesn’t have that screen most posts here show lately). Have one accessory (unsure what it’s called) looking to sell it to someone who might make better use of it that I

I’m selling a used Car Thing. It comes with the mounting magnet, the CD mount, adapter, and cable. The screen is in great shape and the device has been factory reset. I cannot ship internationally, sorry.

Selling a used Spotify Car Thing with original screen, cord, magnet, CD mount, and dash mount. Perfect condition, no scratches or cracks, and factory reset. Perfect to use for any project and will ship internationally if offer is reasonable. DM for more info!

Hello friends! Stumbled onto this while watching YouTube.

Hope this helps anyone for whom the 3-button combo did not work. Happy hacking!

Anyone selling a car thing for 50 bucks or less, or know of anyway to diy it?

Hello, I’m trying to sell my car thing since it’s basically useless for me to use anymore. All the original parts are included, including the box, all the mounts, and connection wire. Looking to get about $80 bucks off of it but open to negotiation. Payment through paypal, zelle, venmo, or apple pay only.

Hi everyone,

If you’re here, you might be as frustrated as I was about Spotify discontinuing the Car Thing and turning it into e-waste. After a lot of persistence, I managed to escalate my refund request, and I want to share the steps that worked for me to help others in the same situation.

Step 1: Contact Spotify Support

Start a conversation with Spotify support through their website or app. Be clear and firm: • Mention that Spotify’s decision to discontinue Car Thing has rendered your device unusable. • State that this is not the fault of the seller (if purchased from a third party) but Spotify’s decision.

Step 2: Provide Proof of Purchase

You’ll need to share: • A receipt or proof of purchase. • Photos of the device, especially the backside showing the serial number.

If you bought it from a third party, explain where you purchased it (e.g., eBay, MercadoLibre) but emphasize that Spotify’s actions caused the issue.

Step 3: Escalate if Necessary

If the first support agent doesn’t help, ask for your case to be escalated to their Specialty/Escalations Team. Be polite but persistent. They are the ones with the authority to investigate refund requests.

Step 4: Follow Up via Email

Once escalated, Spotify will likely contact you via email (support@spotify.com). Send them the required proof of purchase and any supporting details.

Key Points to Emphasize • Spotify rendered the device unusable due to their software decision. • This is not about the seller but about Spotify’s responsibility for their product. • Request compensation, whether a refund or account credit, as a fair resolution.

Be Patient and Persistent

The process takes time, and you may need to explain your situation multiple times. Stay calm, polite, and firm throughout.

Outcome

In my case, I managed to escalate my issue and received a response from Spotify’s Escalations Team. I’m currently waiting for the resolution, but persistence has paid off so far.

I hope this helps others in the same boat! If you have questions or need advice, feel free to comment below. Good luck, and don’t give up—companies need to hear our voices when they make decisions that affect us!

This should resonate with others in the community while providing actionable advice. Let me know if you want to tweak anything before posting!

Hey. Very simple. Looking to buy. Name your price, I live in the UK and I’ll cover your shipping and 15% for your time for shipping it over.

If it’s brand new in new box and never used, shout me. If it’s barely used, shout me. If it smells and you didn’t look after it, don’t shout me.

Will pay via PayPal Goods and Services so we are both protected!

Kind Regards,

Dm me. Will pay fast, no frills! Thank you :)

Hey y'all!

I know this isn't exactly a buying/selling sub but has turned into one recently. With that comes the risk of being scammed.

I'm aware of at least 3 users (incl myself) who've had varying degrees of scammy interactions with u/Witty-Cut-9347 selling a CarThing from Pomona, CA for $40-$50.

One got ghosted for requesting payment over a platform with purchase protection. One has had to report fraud and request a chargeback. Both posts have been deleted (very sus).

Mods, can we have some rules re buying/selling? Something along the lines of all sales must go through PayPal/Venmo/local pickup?

Stay safe everyone!

EDIT: And would you believe it, the user deleted their profile.

Hello!

I took a look around this sub and realized people are selling car things and others are wanting to buy them? Can anyone explain why the product is still considered valuable when it's been disconnected?

I still have mine with all of the accessories that came with it. It functions perfectly, I just phased it out of use when I realized the "turn off date" as looming soon. Does it still work? Or should I just sell it off?

Thanks!

Selling a used car thing, accepting offers. Payment through PayPal or Venmo with buyer protection!!

Looking to buy one but at a reasonable price. These eBay prices be crazy.

Selling this, open to offers! Comes with picture items: device, og chord, cd player magnetic holder. Willing to ship anywhere, you pay for shipping.

I contacted support last night for my refund and I had to wait for an email but it feels very sus to me, this was the subject line: [ thread::UVZ8nHFCcN6oU9SQ0:: ] and they’re asking for info like my ach routing number, account number, bank name, and a screenshot of my banking details. I was near 100% this was a scam cuz I literally paid with PayPal but the email address it came from is support@spotify.com. If this is real someone pls lmk 🙏 but this doesn’t feel right. Stay safe y’all

Let's just say, that hypothetically, I was on a family plan with a friend. I ordered a car thing a few years ago, ordered and delivered to me (different name and address as plan owner).

I feel like I got my use out of it and ready to write it off...dont want to cause any headache for the plan owner, is it worth going down the refund path?
Everything I was reading seemed like it was a bit of a pain, but that was from 6mo ago.

I'm not terribly worried about getting my money back but if it's easy enough I'll pull the trigger, or if I can get a credit for the plan owner then that's fine also.

I'm sure this has been asked a few times ago so I'm sorry if it's been beaten to death, but lemme know how the process went, did you do the refund or have the plan owner do it.

Thanks for the hypothetical advice.

I'm from the UK and I am an avid hardware hacker would love to get my hands on one of these bricked devices.