CBS Automotive / Cambridge Car.Audio Reviews 44

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

While we don't verify specific claims because reviewers' opinions are their own, we may label reviews as "Verified" when we can confirm a business interaction took place. Read more

To protect platform integrity, every review on our platform—verified or not—is screened by our 24/7 automated software. This technology is designed to identify and remove content that breaches our guidelines, including reviews that are not based on a genuine experience. We recognise we may not catch everything, and you can flag anything you think we may have missed. Read more

See what reviewers are saying

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a fantastic experience from start to finish with my Audi TT. The team at Cambridge Car Audio are knowledgeable, professional, and clearly take pride in their work. I opted for a fairly entry‑l... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class friendly service…..the technicians did a great job in hiding the sub in the boot,very pleased with the excellent work,the depth of sound is brilliant !..i have already recommended cambridg... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have recently purchased a brand new Mercedes C300e Estate and enquired online and by email for details of a possible audio upgrade and install of a towbar. I did receive a response which didn't mak... See more

Company replied

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From the first meeting to taking delivery of the finished car the customer service was outstanding. In my case - Aamir - listened to what I wanted doing, offered advice and costed up the perfect packa... See more

Company details

  1. Auto Electrical Service

Written by the company

Cambridge Car Audio and CBS Automotive specialises in bespoke car audio upgrades and vehicle enhancements. Please give us a call to discuss your audio upgrade - 01223563030


Contact info

4.4

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

44 reviews

5-star
4-star
3-star
2-star
1-star

Replied to 100% of negative reviews

Typically takes over 1 month to reply

How this company uses Trustpilot

See how their reviews and ratings are sourced, scored, and moderated.

Companies on Trustpilot aren't allowed to offer incentives or pay to hide reviews. Reviews are the opinions of individual users and not of Trustpilot. Read more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a fantastic experience from start…

I had a fantastic experience from start to finish with my Audi TT. The team at Cambridge Car Audio are knowledgeable, professional, and clearly take pride in their work. I opted for a fairly entry‑level upgrade of the stock system, upgrading the front speakers and adding a sub.
The installation was completed to a very high standard – neat, tidy, and most importantly, it sounds great. Communication throughout was spot on, and the car was ready exactly when promised.
I’m looking forward to continuing my car audio upgrades in the future with Aamir and the team – highly recommended.

1 May 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Toyota Hilux and ghost immobiliser

We previously had our Toyota Hilux stolen but were lucky enough to recover it. On recommendation it was suggested that we had a ghost immobiliser fitted and this is when we turned to CBS. They were efficient, helpful and extremely knowledgeable. We have had a year and a half with no other incidents. Then the other night there was an attempted theft of the vehicle but they couldn’t start it because it had a ghost fitted. So thirty minutes later they left with a pair of old sunglasses! We were left with a smashed quarter light window but thanks to CBS we will still had our truck. Now invested in an additional baseball bat steering lock again from CBS. Highly recommended wouldn’t think twice about using them. And we will continue to recommend them to others who are looking take preventative theft measures. Thanks to the team.

17 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A great experience

From the first meeting to taking delivery of the finished car the customer service was outstanding. In my case - Aamir - listened to what I wanted doing, offered advice and costed up the perfect package of work. The videos of the work progressing were fun (and reading the comments from those who will probably never have the car or the issues I wanted correcting or any other cause to work with CCA - their loss)The completed work addressed all the issues I raised and I am delighted. My thanks to Nathan who was ‘team leader’ on my project and to all worked with him. I would totally recommend getting in involved with the people at CCA whether it’s an initial chat over a great cup of coffee or going for £100k+ sound system…you will not regret it.

7 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class friendly service…..did a…

First class friendly service…..the technicians did a great job in hiding the sub in the boot,very pleased with the excellent work,the depth of sound is brilliant !..i have already recommended cambridge car audio to various people,these people know their trade !….use them !….thankyou 👍

1 April 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Happy Customer

Karl and Nathan took great care with my old Captur and I was treated with kindness and consideration by CBS. They advised me well and carried out a first rate job, including an invaluable tutorial on how to make the most of their installation.
I recommend them wholeheartedly.

2 April 2026
Unprompted review
CBS Automotive / Cambridge Car.Audio logo

Reply from CBS Automotive / Cambridge Car.Audio

Thank you for your kind words, we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

We’re pleased to hear Karl and Nathan looked after you and your Captur so well, and that you found the guidance and handover helpful. Making sure everything is clear and you get the most from the system is just as important to us as the installation itself.

Thank you again for your recommendation, it means a lot to the team.

Warm Regards,
CBS Automotive team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ardil and Max were just great as they…

Ardil and Max were just great as they always are

24 March 2026
Unprompted review
CBS Automotive / Cambridge Car.Audio logo

Reply from CBS Automotive / Cambridge Car.Audio

Thank you for your kind words, it really means a lot.

Adil and Max will be pleased to hear your feedback. They take a lot of pride in their work and consistency, so it’s great to see that come through in your experience.

We appreciate your continued support and look forward to seeing you again soon.

CBS & CCA team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great friendly professional service

Great friendly professional service. From my initial visit to decide on which model of Dash cam to the excellent final install by Max.
Highly recommended CBS and if needed wouldn’t hesitate in using them again.

4 March 2026
Unprompted review
CBS Automotive / Cambridge Car.Audio logo

Reply from CBS Automotive / Cambridge Car.Audio

Thank you for your kind review, we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

It was great to meet you and we are pleased to hear you were happy with the process from the initial visit through to the installation. Max will be glad to hear your feedback as well.

If you ever need anything in the future, please feel free to get in touch. We look forward to welcoming you back to CBS Automotive again.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

New-look CBS? Beware?

Having been a very happy customer in the past I was a bit taken aback by my recent experience. I’d booked to have 2 electrical leads attached to the dash fuse board, was quoted at over £500 for the job - which in the first place seemed excessive. Queried it, was advised their labour costs are £180 per hour! I’m clearly in the wrong business. However I ploughed on and booked the appointment - and paid the then requested £100 “deposit” to “secure” the booking. However, I’ve now had to cancel the booking (a week ahead) due to news that a loved one up north is suddenly terminally ill and my plans have rapidly changed as a result. When I called to cancel, I was at that point told that my “deposit” of £100 is non-refundable - news to me! Maybe I missed something? But if my deposit is non-refundable, I’d have expected that to have been VERY CLEARLY stated at the time of booking - which it was not. It was also not stated in the confirmation email I received from AK whom I dealt with in the office. I wonder if new-look CBS will offer a goodwill gesture under the business, and also personally tragic, circumstances? Like refunding my “deposit” please?

28 January 2026
Unprompted review
CBS Automotive / Cambridge Car.Audio logo

Reply from CBS Automotive / Cambridge Car.Audio

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are genuinely sorry to hear about the personal circumstances you described and we do not underestimate how difficult that situation must be.

That said, we do need to clarify a few important points for accuracy.

Before any payment is taken, we clearly explain that all deposits are non refundable. This is also confirmed in writing. Your booking confirmation email, sent on 30 January 2026 at 10:39am, explicitly states that we received a £100 non refundable deposit which secures the booking date, time, and diagnostic specification. This wording was included clearly in the confirmation.

Your installation was scheduled for 10 February 2026. We were notified of the cancellation on 9 February 2026, one working day before the work was due to take place. At that point, the engineer, workshop time, and resources had already been allocated and could not be rebooked at such short notice. For this reason, the deposit was retained in line with our policy.

It is also important to clarify that the job was not simply “two wires into a fuse box”. The booking covered a hardwired phone charging solution, a hardwired navigation lead, potential dashboard modification depending on vehicle layout, supply of components, vehicle condition checks, and associated preparation. Our labour rate of £180 per hour including VAT is published and consistently applied to all customers.

During the cancellation call, we did offer the option to rearrange the booking, which would have allowed the deposit to be carried forward. You chose to cancel rather than reschedule.

We apply the same policies to all customers, whether new or returning, to ensure fairness and to protect booked workshop time. We do not have a record of recent previous work on your account, but regardless, our terms are consistent for everyone.

We appreciate you raising your concerns and we wish you and your family the very best during a difficult time, but in this instance the deposit was correctly applied in line with the terms agreed at the time of booking.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Usual first rate service from CBS

Usual first rate service from Adil, Aamir, and the rest of the team at CBS. Fitted a front parking camera and sensors with cut off switch to my Mustang. Very please with the work. Now looking at dash cams and CBS will be my first choice to fit them.

14 January 2026
Unprompted review
CBS Automotive / Cambridge Car.Audio logo

Reply from CBS Automotive / Cambridge Car.Audio

Thank you very much for your continued support and for taking the time to leave such a positive review.

We’re delighted to hear you’re pleased with the front parking camera and sensor installation on your Mustang, including the cut-off switch. I’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Adil, Aamir, and the rest of the team.

When you’re ready to explore dash cam options, we’d be more than happy to advise and look after the installation for you. We truly appreciate your trust in CBS Automotive and look forward to welcoming you back.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very friendly and helpful company with…

Very friendly and helpful company with great technical knowledge to any technaphobes like me.
Would highly recommend.

5 January 2026
Unprompted review
CBS Automotive / Cambridge Car.Audio logo

Reply from CBS Automotive / Cambridge Car.Audio

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind review.

We’re really pleased to hear you found the team friendly, helpful, and clear in explaining the technical side of things. Making technology approachable and easy to understand is something we take seriously.

Thank you for the recommendation — it’s genuinely appreciated, and we look forward to welcoming you back to CBS Automotive in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class in every respect.

I recently had some kit fitted to my new car at CBS Automotive in Cambridge, and I couldn’t be more impressed with the entire experience. From the outset, Aamir was incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, and professional. The level of communication was first class – I was kept informed every step of the way.

My car spent a week at CBS while they completed the work, and it was finished exactly on time. The quality of the workmanship was exceptional, and the final result exceeded all of my expectations. Aamir took the time to run through everything with me when I collected the car, ensuring I knew how to use all the systems.

It’s clear that CBS Automotive takes immense pride in their work, and it shows in the finished product. I would wholeheartedly recommend CBS to anyone looking for a first-class job. You can trust them with your pride and joy – they will not disappoint.

27 November 2025
Unprompted review
CBS Automotive / Cambridge Car.Audio logo

Reply from CBS Automotive / Cambridge Car.Audio

Hi Chris,

Thank you so much for this amazing review, it honestly means a lot to all of us here at CBS Automotive.

Aamir and the team were really pleased to look after your car, and they’ll be chuffed to hear how much you appreciated the communication and the care that went into the work. We know how much trust it takes to leave your pride and joy with someone for a week, so it’s great to hear the end result exceeded your expectations.

Thank you again for choosing us and for recommending us so highly. We really do appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you again in the future.

All the best,
CBS Automotive team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simon tingay had a new steering wheel…

Simon tingay had a new steering wheel fitted for my aclass could not be more pleased looks great staff are great will use again

18 September 2025
Unprompted review
CBS Automotive / Cambridge Car.Audio logo

Reply from CBS Automotive / Cambridge Car.Audio

Hi Simon,

Thank you so much for your review, really glad to hear you’re pleased with the new steering wheel and the overall experience.

The team will be happy to know their work and customer service made a difference. It was a pleasure looking after your A-Class, and we really appreciate you choosing us.

Thanks again for the support, and we’d be delighted to welcome you back any time.

All the best,
CBS Automotive team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor enquiry responses

I have recently purchased a brand new Mercedes C300e Estate and enquired online and by email for details of a possible audio upgrade and install of a towbar. I did receive a response which didn't make much sense so I replied. I'm still waiting for a reply.
I've not had a response regarding the possible audio upgrade which I find disappointing as from all of your YouTube videos, your are "customer focused". Really!

29 July 2025
Unprompted review
CBS Automotive / Cambridge Car.Audio logo

Reply from CBS Automotive / Cambridge Car.Audio

Hi Nigel,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, and I’m really sorry to hear that you’ve been left feeling disappointed with the communication from us, that’s not the experience we want anyone to have.

We did reply within a day once your message reached us, but we appreciate it still may have felt slow from your side. We’re a small family-run business and don’t have the resources of a large team, so we work our way through the many enquiries we receive as quickly as we can.

We’ve also tried to call you several times since to go through everything properly, but it seems we’ve just kept missing each other. We completely understand how busy things can be during the day.

If you’re still considering the audio upgrade and towbar installation for your C300e, we’d really appreciate the chance to help and to give you the experience you expected from us. Please feel free to share a time that works best for you, or you’re welcome to call us directly on 0122356 3030.

Your feedback means a lot and helps us improve.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good friendly staff

Good friendly staff especially Aamir and Karl who fitted my stereo into my C5 after being told by Halfords it couldn't be done......Thank you gents.

23 June 2025
Unprompted review
CBS Automotive / Cambridge Car.Audio logo

Reply from CBS Automotive / Cambridge Car.Audio

Hi Alan,

Thank you for your kind review, really glad to hear you’re pleased with the work and the overall experience. Aamir and Karl will be delighted to know their effort made a difference, especially after you’d been told the job couldn’t be done elsewhere.

It was a pleasure looking after your C5, and we truly appreciate you choosing us.

Thanks again for the support, and you’re always welcome back any time.

All the best,
CBS Automotive team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Heater and lumbar support on seat

They have put a heater and lumbar support on my driver seat. My back really likes it. Friendly and businesslike service. Thank you!

25 June 2025
Unprompted review
CBS Automotive / Cambridge Car.Audio logo

Reply from CBS Automotive / Cambridge Car.Audio

Hi Sean,

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. Great to hear the heater and lumbar support have made such a difference, your comfort is exactly what we aim for.

It was a pleasure looking after your vehicle, and we really appreciate your kind words about our service.

If you ever need anything else, you’re always welcome back.

All the best,
CBS Automotive team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best - full stop

The most professional, knowledge, fair, thorough, and communicative staff of any garage I've been to in the UK (loads). I recently brought my Toyota Century in for some soundproofing, as the prior keeper damaged the door whilst removing some options, and there was a lot of noise at highway speeds. The team at CBS had to take apart the door, weld it, and add some soundproofing, but the car is now whisper quiet - as it was meant to be ! Could not more highly recommend, Brad, Adil, and the entire team. (Note, when I went to pick up the car, the Uber driver visibly gasped when he saw how nice the facility was.)

7 February 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really impressed.

Really impressed.
From initial enquiry through to fitting CBS couldn't have been more helpful.
No issues answering numerous questions and even went for a visit to see items fitted in cars and the boss (sorry can't remember name) spent a lot of time going through everything.
After fitting taken through everything including the app.
Extremely neat fitting too.
You could maybe find it a bit cheaper but I challenge someone to find better service.
Would highly recommend.
Big shout out to Chrissie for time and patience.

19 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Making Something Sound Good Sound Amazing

Can not thank the guys enough,
After doing Audison install to the new work van I found time and time again I could not get it sounding perfect! It was good but I knew there was so much in the system, After talking to Adil he asked me to pop down to have a listen, after listening he booked us in for a tune up on the fonza amp, on arrive he was waiting to book us in offered to drop us off any where we wanted we chose the lovely pub down the road so we could have lunch, after lunch we had a lovely walk back from the village to CBS, guys asked us to come have a look, before they got me to come over and have a look, They set the little one up on the sofa set up the WiFi so she could watch her iPad, but to top that off with it being a very hot day they gave her ice lollys and cold drinks,
We now set off to the van to be shown step by step what they had done differently to then show me a before and after the the grin on my face said it all,

Could not thank the guys enough for there hospitality and time taken to make sure we was happy with the end result

12 August 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Expert installation of Apple CarPlay

Expert installation of Apple CarPlay, 4 Audison Speakers and Amp into my Lotus Elise 220 Sport. Excellent advice and guidance on product selection and a highly professional installation, which is not an easy task in a tiny Lotus. If you cherish you car, and want the best, I highly recommend CBS.

7 August 2023
Unprompted review
CBS Automotive / Cambridge Car.Audio logo

Reply from CBS Automotive / Cambridge Car.Audio

Thank you :)

The Trustpilot Experience

Anyone can write a Trustpilot review. People who write reviews have ownership to edit or delete them at any time, and they’ll be displayed as long as an account is active.

Companies can ask for reviews via automatic invitations. Labeled Verified, they’re about genuine experiences.

Learn more about other kinds of reviews.

We use dedicated people and clever technology to safeguard our platform. Find out how we combat fake reviews.

Learn about Trustpilot’s review process.

Here are 8 tips for writing great reviews.

Verification can help ensure real people are writing the reviews you read on Trustpilot.

Offering incentives for reviews or asking for them selectively can bias the TrustScore, which goes against our guidelines.

Take a closer look