Car Audio Centre Reviews 

Ordered item
Told out of stock
Once payment made
3-5 days I was told
14 days later still no item
Rang up for update
Load of waffle
Cancelled order
Shower of clowns

Absolutely awfull customer service, terrible communication
I ordered a set of speakers and paid for delivery to be expected on 16 April its now 7th May still no sign. I phone up customer service to find out what's going on to be given attitude so I ask for a refund and the guy said right I will cancel ur order n hangs up!! Like I've only been waiting a month! The joke is the on hold message when ur calling boasts of the best customer service around phahaha yeah right!

Item faulty within 30 days and they will not replace it. Never mind the LAW. And then trying to get back in touch is impossible.
They know they are wrong so now will not even answer the phone.

"Section 23: Right to repair or replacement
132.This section details a consumer’s right to insist on repair or replacement of faulty goods, the cost of which must be borne by the trader. This includes the trader bearing any costs involved in the removal of an installed item and reinstallation of a replacement. A replacement would usually need to be identical, that is of the same make and model and if the goods were bought new then the replacement would need to be new.

133.Once the consumer has opted for a repair or replacement of the goods, he or she may not ask for the other of these, or exercise the short-term right to reject, without first allowing the trader a reasonable time to complete that chosen remedy. However, if waiting a reasonable time would cause the consumer significant inconvenience then the consumer can pursue an alternative remedy without doing so."

Taking orders for products they do not have and then no communication at all. There are far better car audio suppliers out there, shop around.

Great bunch of lads, ive deal with gary on numerous occasions.
Always happy to help and got my audio stuff to me very fast when i was caught short.

The phoenix gold equipment they sold me looks excellent quality.

Rang in the hope of help as bought a alpine halo 9 head unit 6 months ago rang to ask about a preout signal too a sub , too get told it’s in the menu I asked for help too navigate me through it , too be told it’s simple , basically put the phone down on me , rude !! If you value your money goes else where

Avoid this buisness like the plague!!! When ordering I looked at the reviews and thought surley these are just fake. But I was 100% wrong. I ordered a Sony radio ( Open Box ) there was no description of any damages to device or that the front screen doesn't attach to the radio!!! So ive had to put a screw in it on the side to keep it locked in!!!! After contacting customer service. The shocking reply I got was not even an apology and they offered to refund me was 5%!!!
And aposolute joke of a company and they truly have messed with the wrong person. I will be taking this further and exposing this company all over social media. Until they give me a an acceptable refund!!!!!!
AVOID AVOID AVOID !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Order placed early Friday morning with upgraded postage of £14.99 for nextday/Saturday delivery. As long as this was placed before 4pm then Saturday delivery was available according to their website. Had a notification that the order had been dispatched but no tracking information. Saturday comes so I email to ask for tracking but recieved no answer. Waited in all day but no delivery or email. I emailed again on Sunday to ask what was going on and to why I had paid extra for a delivery that never happened. Still no reply. Very poor communications. Customer service is non existent. I have requested a full refund and to cancel the order as I needed the item for installation over the weekend . Shame really as I was looking to purchase additional speakers to match but won't be wasting anymore time or money with this company.

Ordered speakers off these guys after my recent purchase of buying a head unit from them. Ordered on 28th Dec est between 4-6jan. 16th Jan now and still no email back or nor speakers.

I purchased a Focal branded subwoofer from Car Audio Centre on 28/12/2024. The website noted that this item was a special/back-order item, and that it would not be dispatched until later than usual, which was fine as I did not need the sub straight away.

To start, the estimated delivery date in my order confirmation was not updated to reflect the above, and Car Audio Centre did not ever provide me with an updated window as to when this would be dispatched/delivered.

Odd, but I assumed that they would be in touch soon to update, but no. I heard absolutely nothing from Car Audio Centre as they did not get in touch, so I decided to email them on January 5th (over a week after placing the order), asking for an estimated delivery/dispatch date. I received a response back on the same day, and they informed me that they did not know the status of my item, as it was being dealt with by their supplier. As such, they let me know that they chased my query up with the supplier. I assumed that this meant my order was starting to go somewhere, but I was wrong.

I heard absolutely nothing back from Car Audio Centre until today (13th January), when I received an email from PayPal stating that my order had been fully refunded. Shortly after, I received an automated email from Car Audio Centre stating that my order had been cancelled because they did not have enough stock to fulfil my order.

They did not communicate a single thing to me over this entire process. I had to ask them where my order was after waiting over a week, and then they did not get back in touch to update me (which was 8 days after we had last spoken).

The customer service was appalling overall. To hear nothing for a week after placing the order (resulting in me having to reach out myself), to then having to wait a further 8 days without any communication before having my order cancelled out of nowhere is just shocking.

I understand unfortunate things can happen with suppliers, but when this occurs I should be emailed personally to be informed on the status of my order, as opposed to receiving an automated email with no apology etc.

I will be avoiding this site in the future, and will also be advising all friends who work on their cars and in the trade to stay away.

We ordered a kenwood touchscreen stereo on 31st December, estimated delivery between 4th-8th January
No emails, no updates, the 8th came round and still no stereo! I rang the company to chase it up who said they was waiting for a delivery and will be with me next day! Same excuse for the next 3 days so I cancelled my order. I wouldn’t mind a delay as long as I’m kept informed! Communication is poor, won’t use again!

Hi guys i purchased 2 xt 10ns i found these subs for Sinewave02 tik tok these are the best budget 10ns rated for 350 rms they definitely take this and more absloute slamming subs will recommend to anyone great service with company

Bought a head unit from these guys. Presales help was pretty good with extra cables I needed. When the unit didn't work, post sales support was non-existent!!
I put a support request in Friday lunchtime. It is now Monday 6pm, and not even an acknowledgement.
I have fixed the issue myself with help from a campervan forum.

Really quick delivery by DPD. Unfortunately the speaker I ordered was too large to fit in the boot so I had to return the item. I arranged the transport myself and I was still deducted £33 handling charge. The wrapping on the speaker wasn't removed and all packaging was in perfect condition. Very expensive returns process and I don't believe distance selling is taken into account when ordering via Amazon

Appalling company who don’t listen and don’t put the customer first. Avoid at all cost

I went to car audio centre in Garratt lane to have my sub setup in my Mercedes GLC43. These guys were amazing, Bill and Rick told me what time to get to them, got there a bit early, they took my car in straight away gave me a rough time that it would be done. I was surprise when they rang to tell me they had finished. I got back and everything looked good it sounds good. You guys are really amazing. Thank you

Had a new headset fitted to a Peugeot boxer van , great service , very professional, will be using car audio centre in the future for anything else.

Had a subwoofer fitted to my Suzuki Vitara by this shop, really happy with the service and the end result. Made a real effort to ensure I was happy.

When i went to pay for the item in my basket - AVG antiVirus reported that it had blocked 'CardStealer'

Same as other customers..claim items in stock but they do not.
Had my hard earned cash for over three weeks,no reply after four days.
Looks like a charge back from my bank will need to.happen