Needed a part urgently for a breakdown, called them at 16:30 had the part within 24hrs . Excellent service and reasonable price too
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Often use this service for ease and convinience, i pick my goods send off to my local Branch for a quotation place my order, it gets delivered next day so ready for the Lads the next morning. Very... See more
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Reputable company Quality products Large product base Used in the past Quick delivery Great security measure to confirm the order
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Found ordering online quit easy. No way of haggling the price tho, and some delivery charges apply, but over all, it was good and will use again.
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- Electrical Wholesaler
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- Electrical Appliance Wholesaler
- Lighting Wholesaler
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About CEF - CAR
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We go above and beyond for our customers wherever and whenever you contact CEF, our focus is to help you.
CEF has a UK national network of 393 branches with electrical experts in-branch ready to help with friendly advice and support to allow you to get the job done. Established in 1951, CEF is privately owned and the business now extends to the USA, Canada, Ireland, Spain, and Australia.
CEF is the expert electrical wholesaler for professional electricians and contractors all over the UK.
Our ‘Same Day In-branch’ range of almost 3,000 electrical products is available in every branch. Our fully trained sales, technical, and service staff are ready to help.
Place online orders for next working day delivery at cef.co.uk from over 300 leading suppliers.
In-branch and online we offer the largest range of products, giving you access to more than 35,000 products.
Our online customer service team is available from 8am to 8pm via phone, email, or live web chat to offer advice and assistance with your queries.
By partnering with Trustpilot we welcome your feedback, helping us ensure your experience is the best it can be.
Stocklists of: Cables and Accessories/Cable Management/CCTV, Fire and Security/Data and Networking/Heating and Ventilation/Industrial Controls/Lamps and Tubes/Lighting Luminaires/Power Tools/Renewables/Switchgear and Distribution/Test Equipment/Tools, Fixings, and Workwear/Wiring Accessories
CEF - Your local Electrical Experts
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- Over 390 Stores Nationwide
- You'll be sure to find a CEF near you
- Next Day Delivery
- On all orders placed before 6pm
- Free Delivery
- Spend over £50 and get Free delivery to any mainland UK address or your nearest CEF store
- Reserve and Collect
- Reserve your products online and collect them from your nearest store
- Customer Service
- Our dedicated Customer Service team are available Mon - Fri 7.30am - 8pm
Contact info
Unit 1E, Business Park, CA2 7AF, Carlisle, Port Road, United Kingdom
- 01228 520311
4.5
Excellent
15 reviews
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Quick delivery
Needed a part urgently for a breakdown, called them at 16:30 had the part within 24hrs .
Excellent service and reasonable price too
February 3, 2026
Reply from CEF - CAR
Thank you very much for your review Neil.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Reply from CEF - CAR
Thank you very much for your review Mark.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Reply from CEF - CAR
Thank you very much for your review Robert.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Reply from CEF - CAR
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Goods arrived promptly as ordered
May 30, 2024
Reply from CEF - CAR
Thank you very much for your review Andrew.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Very helpful and informative
February 5, 2024
Reply from CEF - CAR
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Reputable company
Reputable company
Quality products
Large product base
Used in the past
Quick delivery
Great security measure to confirm the order
December 17, 2023
Reply from CEF - CAR
Thank you very much for your review and feedback Paul.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Often use this service for ease and…
Often use this service for ease and convinience, i pick my goods send off to my local Branch for a quotation place my order, it gets delivered next day so ready for the Lads the next morning.
Very useful for non stock items at the Branch or for large qauntities that Branch can't fulfil.
September 14, 2023
Unprompted review
Reply from CEF - CAR
Thank you very much for your review and feedback Mike.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
customer service was excellent
August 31, 2023
Reply from CEF - CAR
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Reply from CEF - CAR
Thank you very much for your review John.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Excellent service from the Carlisle…
Excellent service from the Carlisle branch and prompt delivery when ordering an item online.
March 6, 2023
Reply from CEF - CAR
Thank you very much for your review and feedback.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Found ordering online quit easy
Found ordering online quit easy. No way of haggling the price tho, and some delivery charges apply, but over all, it was good and will use again.
October 21, 2022
Reply from CEF - CAR
Thank you very much for your review and feedback Brian.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
As usual good service
March 16, 2022
Reply from CEF - CAR
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
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