CEN supplies, installs, repairs and upgrades car audio, dash cams and vehicle security from our workshop at Unit 25 Technology Drive, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 1LA. We are authorised UK resellers of every brand we fit, so you get genuine manufacturer warranty on the equipment and warranty-backed workmanship on the installation. We work by appointment only, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm. Call 0115 924 0666 or send us a message to book.
Our services at a glance
- Installation: professional supply-and-fit of car audio, stereos, dash cams and security, with our work shown in the installation gallery.
- Radio repairs: fault-finding and repair of head units, amplifiers and speakers, including classic car radios.
- Audio upgrades: speakers, DSP amplifiers, subwoofers and Apple CarPlay stereos, from plug-and-play to fully tuned systems.
- Vehicle security: the Autowatch Ghost II immobiliser, Meta Trak and Trackstar GPS trackers, and dash cams to protect against keyless and key-cloning theft.
- Dash cam installation: hidden hardwiring, fused power and parking mode set up properly.
Installation
Good equipment fitted badly sounds and performs worse than average equipment fitted properly. Every installation we do is planned around your vehicle: trim removed and refitted without damage, cables routed and protected, power taken from the correct fused source, and the system tested and set up before you collect. You can buy online and book fitting, or have us supply and fit in one visit. See finished cars, vans and campers in our installation gallery, and read more about car audio installation in Nottingham and car stereo installation.
Radio repairs
Factory head units, aftermarket stereos, amplifiers and speakers develop faults: dead displays, no sound on one channel, distortion, intermittent power or failed Bluetooth. We diagnose and repair them in-house, with over a decade of repair experience and warranty-backed work. We also look after classic car stereos. If a repair isn't economical we will tell you, and quote a replacement from our stereo range instead.
Audio upgrades
Factory sound systems are built down to a price. We upgrade them in stages, so you can start with better speakers and add a DSP amplifier, subwoofer or Apple CarPlay stereo later. We fit and tune systems from Focal, Helix, Audison, Hertz, JL Audio and Match, and every DSP install is tuned in the car rather than left on a default setting.
Not sure what fits? Use the vehicle fit finders on the Focal Inside, Helix, Match, Audiotec Fischer and Audison pages to see the plug-and-play kits made for your make, model and year. Electric car owners can read our EV audio upgrades guide. The Focal IS T3Y 100 kit for Tesla Model 3 and Y is a good example of a direct-fit upgrade with no permanent modification. Book a listening session in one of our demo vehicles to hear the difference before you buy.
Vehicle security
Keyless relay attacks and key cloning mean many modern cars can be stolen in seconds without the keys. We install the Autowatch Ghost II immobiliser, which uses the car's own buttons as a PIN code and has no subscription. It is available as the Ghost II and the Ghost II Pro. For recovery if the worst happens we fit insurance-approved GPS trackers from Meta Trak and Trackstar, and a dash cam with parking mode records anyone tampering with the car. See our full vehicle security range.
Dash cam installation
A dash cam is only as good as its installation. We hardwire front, rear and 3-channel cameras with hidden cabling and fused power, and configure parking mode so the camera records when you are away without flattening the battery. Installation is from £60 for a 1-channel camera, £100 for 2-channel and £120 for 3-channel, depending on the vehicle. We fit Viofo, BlackVue, Thinkware and Nextbase; see all dash cams and dash cam accessories. For long parking mode, EVs and fleets we add a dash cam battery pack such as the BlackVue B-130A Power Magic Ultra. Viofo owners can also read about Viofo dash cams fitted in Nottingham.
How it works
- Get in touch. Call 0115 924 0666 or use the contact form with your vehicle and what you want doing.
- Get a clear quote. We recommend the right equipment for your car and budget and confirm the price and timescale up front.
- Book your appointment. Secure your date with a deposit; most single-item jobs are completed the same day.
- Collect and enjoy. We test and set everything up, show you how it works, and back the installation with our warranty.
Areas we cover
Customers visit our Beeston workshop from across Nottingham and the East Midlands, including West Bridgford, Long Eaton, Derby, Leicester, Loughborough, Mansfield, Ilkeston and Grantham, typically within around 40 miles. Everything we sell can also be bought online with free UK mainland delivery.
Why choose CEN
- Authorised UK reseller of every brand we install, so manufacturer warranties are genuine and supported.
- Deep stock held in Nottingham for same-day supply on most installations.
- Specialist installers who work on everything from city cars to prestige, EV and classic vehicles.
- Real work you can see in our installation gallery and real systems you can hear in our demo vehicles.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. We are appointment only, Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm. Please call 0115 924 0666 or contact us before travelling.
Can you install equipment I bought from your website?
Yes. Buy online and book installation, or have us supply and fit in a single visit.
How long does an installation take?
Most single-item installations, such as a dash cam, stereo or speaker upgrade, are completed the same day. Larger systems are quoted with a timescale up front.
How much does dash cam installation cost?
Dash cam installation starts from £60 for a 1-channel camera, £100 for 2-channel and £120 for 3-channel. The exact price depends on your vehicle.
How do I know which speakers or upgrades fit my car?
Use the Fit My Car menu at the top of the site to open the vehicle fit finders for Focal, Helix, Match, Audiotec Fischer and Audison, or contact us with your make, model and year and we will recommend the right kit.
Do you repair car radios?
Yes. We diagnose and repair head units, amplifiers and speakers, including classic car radios, with warranty-backed work.
Is your work guaranteed?
Yes. Installations are warranty-backed, and the equipment carries full UK manufacturer warranty because we are authorised resellers.
