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When Android Auto stops playing nice in 2023, start with the basics: reboot phone and head unit, then update Android Auto, Google Play Services, and your car’s infotainment firmware.

Use a short, high‑quality USB data cable (or for wireless, ensure Bluetooth and Wi‑Fi are on), delete old pairings in both car and phone, and reconnect fresh.

On the phone, grant all permissions, disable battery optimisation for Android Auto, and clear cache/data for Android Auto and Google Play Services—yes, the digital equivalent of percussive maintenance.

Still sulking? Check the car’s settings to enable projection/Android Auto, remove any VPNs or work profiles that block it, and as a last resort reset the head unit after backing up presets.