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TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.8

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Evaluating 89 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently mention that the staff is very friendly, helpful, and provides exceptional advice regarding audio equipment installation and setup. Consumers are also very happy with the impressive overall product quality, great pricing options, and remarkably quick delivery times across multiple orders. However, some reviewers were not happy with unexpected delivery problems, such as couriers leaving expensive items outside without care or tossing parcels over gates. Some people also noted that certain purchases suffered from frustrating communication delays, unexpected out-of-stock notices, or missing components inside the delivered boxes. A few consumers additionally reported waiting extended periods without receiving proper updates regarding their delayed shipments.

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Product

Customers consistently note positive experiences with product, highlighting the great quality, excellent... See more

Delivery service

Consumers find delivery service to be ambiguous, with many reviewers praising extremely fast dispatch times,... See more

Service

Customers had positive experiences with service, frequently highlighting excellent communication, expert... See more

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Reviewers express mixed feelings about their order experiences, with many customers praising great prices,... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Initially when I had my first return due to a faulty unit it went swimmingly. When I returned my second damaged unit the circus arrived and e mail and phone calls galore before a single person took ow... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Excellent service from car audio centre. Order arrived promptly and communication was excellent. Only concern was how the courier delivered item and tossed it over my gate. Fortunately it was well p... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Snooper SMH-580VW 8" brought this mid feb 26 by end of march i sent it back under warranty, disc failure,with a disc still inside, six weeks later after having to ask for an update they returned a... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The website recognised that vat shouldn’t be charged to Guernsey residents and at checkout it stated it had been automatically removed. However, it wasn’t removed and I was charged. I queried this and... See more


Company details

  1. Car Stereo Store
  2. Car Accessories Store
  3. Hi-fi shop

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Car Audio Centre is the UK's leading car stereo retailer with stores nationwide, stocking over 3000 product lines. Use our Car Stereo fitting accessories finder if you're looking to replace your factory fitted car stereo and don't know where to start. As authorised dealers for all of the car stereo systems, speakers and car equipment on the site, we offer a unique service online and at 5 local stores in the UK. Our friendly, expert advice means that customers come back to Car Audio Centre time and time again. Install a dash cam to benefit from lower car insurance. Dash cams, in car cameras and accident cameras are highly useful to legally support you in the case of defending liability in the event of an incident.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Left outside for thieves

£300 on a speaker and the delivery company DPD leave it on the front step in the original box with pictures of the item on it. You should have at least plain boxes it first. We’re lucky it wasn’t stolen!

May 19, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely disgusting customer service

Absolutely disgusting customer service
Ordered on Thursday, told to be delivered on Friday, a full week later with 2 phone calls to them still nothing apart from a tracking number that only tells me that the item still hasn’t arrived at DPD to be delivered, what takes the piss even more is being told we will get back to you which hasn’t happened only 2 emails saying “how did we do”
Will never be using again

May 22, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very disappointed advertised stereo for…

Very disappointed advertised stereo for £479.00 bought it. Then had to chase two weeks later when hadn’t arrived. They said it wasn’t in stock refunded my money and then put the price up to £549.00 I bought it again reluctantly at this price and again had to chase to refunded again. They advertise stereo they don’t as cut as on have in stock. 4 weeks they have had my money overall terrible service

March 28, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Stay away from this company they do not…

Stay away from this company they do not communicate with you or anything I’ve been waiting over a week for a subwoofer that should of been delivered within 5 days and still they’ve not told me what’s going on and I still haven’t received my order honestly I wouldn’t recommend this company to anyone unless you want headaches and want to worry if your being scammed or not

April 6, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I can't praise the car audio center…

I can't praise the car audio center enough. I tried to fit a dsp amplifier myself and it sounded awful, so I gave up and took it to these people. They sorted out all the issues that I made, and tuned the dsp, now my car audio sounds great I just wish I had taken it to them in the first place, because I spent money I didn't have to, to get my system to work. All the guys were very friendly and knowledgeable and from now on I will do all my audio needs with them.

March 12, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Buyers experience

I've bought items several times from this company, Iford branch, served by the manager Michael. I've always found him friendly and helpful giving me good advice. The shop has a large range of products to choose from as well. I would recommend this shop rather than buy online for the advice provided

January 9, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Wish I had read other reviews before…

Wish I had read other reviews before ordering from this company. Ordered some speakers and heard nothing for a few days. Then got told I need to wait a bit until they’re in stock. Then when the package arrives it includes only the fitting kit and no speakers. They don’t reply to emails and on phoning he didn’t apologise and just asked me to…. email a picture of what’s in the box. Not holding out much hope. Unprofessional and uncommunicative company - as others have said they seem to take your money and then don’t deliver. Plenty of other companies out there you could use with a decent reputation, just wish I’d checked this lot before using them.

January 30, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

VW Tiguan Speaker Upgrade

Had all 4 speakers upgraded today on a VW Tiguan . Everything was explained in simple terms and transparent pricing given. Thanks guys for doing a great job . Work was carried out promptly and in good time . Seem like a nice bunch of guys .Will definitely return for further upgrades in future .

January 28, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID AT ALL COST

AVOID AT ALL COST: TERRIBLE SERVICE.
Paid over £178 for two dash cameras.
However, only 2 sd cards were delivered.
Proof of the delivery note showing the dash cameras were not included in the delivery was met by no reply.
No replies to emails.
No replies to messages.
And the attitude via telephone was dismissive: " I don't work in that department "
Basically; they appear to have defrauded me of £178 and have chosen to ignore any request of a refund and refuse to entre into any communication.
Looking at other recent reviews, this appears NOT to be an isolated incident, with many customers experiencing poor customer service.
AVOID. AVOID AVOID AT ALL COST.

December 13, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered an In Phase USW300 Sub to give…

Ordered an In Phase USW300 Sub to give the original head unit in my classic Alfa Romeo a boost. Perfect solution to improve bass on a head unit without RCA outputs. Great price, super quick delivery, even in the run up to Xmas.

December 23, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Purchased a headunit in black Friday…

Purchased a headunit in black Friday sale, heard nothing for days I had to contact them and they replied with a dont care attitude. Said won't be posted until February! Still showing stock of 4 on website. Got a refund, if you have any issues after delivery good luck with them!. Avoid this company they just take your money and sit on it.

December 11, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company has had £600 of my money…

This company has had £600 of my money for two weeks now.

No email coms until I chased a week ago then the reply came that they were awaiting stock, that it would be in last week and sent out then.

I’ve chased most days since and had zero coms back.

Avoid like the plague!

December 7, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Purchased a head unit - or so I thought.....

Purchased a head unit.
No communication or confirmation re despatch.
I called and emailed some days later. Was eventually told that item wasn't in stock and website not up to date. Offered a refund from a person that sounded like he couldn't care less.
Read the other reviews, avoid this company like the plague!

November 24, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have just looked these guys up on Trust…

Have just looked these guys up on Trust Pilot, can't believe the rating. I ordered new stereo for my wife's smart car, the help and advice was second to none. They went through all the options and gave excellent advice (Mo your a star). Ordered goods and they came within three days, had problems installing it did call customer services but didn't get a call back (perhaps look at that boys) so called sales again (Mo) even did a video call to help identify which wires I needed, can't praise the customer service enough.

November 18, 2025
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Drawn out response times for returns

I seem to be having trouble getting through to any one regarding my return . I’ve called every other day and get the same response, we will take your name number and order number and pass it on to head office . I’ve called every other day now and yet no correspondence from them .

My product is still under warranty, it was returned due to the product either being faulty or stopped working on its own accord.
I’ve been and bought a replacement already as I’ve read some terrible reviews on here regarding returns .
Hopefully they see this and give me a response.
Not a route I wanted to go down .

October 29, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service and knowledge

Customer Bought a unit for me to put into there Toyota Rav 4. Though the unit looked complete it wasn't. Found these guys on the internet and what can i say they went above and beyond to help me. Special thank you to Ilie and Mohammed. Walked me through how to correctly install after suppling me the missing cable i required.

Outstanding service and would definitely recommend

October 16, 2025
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