Topic ID 4198
Can anyone recommend someone local to supply and fit a cd player/MP3 in my car?
Reply ID 60864
Braybrooks in St. John St. used to be the one. Don't know if they survived the introduction of Halford's supply and fit service though, which would be your alternative, if not.
Reply ID 60865
My first thought was Braybrooks, but they're no longer there. There is another Braybrook (same one?) in Tewin, but they only seem to do Mercedes stuff. Halfords? I din't know they offered such a service. Will check it out.
Reply ID 60866
quote:You've obviously not been to that part of town in the last two or three years [8D]
Originally posted by shunt
Braybrooks in St. John St. used to be the one. Don't know if they survived the introduction of Halford's supply and fit service though, which would be your alternative, if not.
Reply ID 60867
quote:It is the same Braybrooks - thought they did all types though - it seems silly to restrict themselves to Mercs. You could also try: Inca Car Centre 11 The Fairways New River Trading Estate Waltham Cross Hertfordshire EN8 0NJ
Originally posted by nora batty
My first thought was Braybrooks, but they're no longer there. There is another Braybrook (same one?) in Tewin, but they only seem to do Mercedes stuff. Halfords? I din't know they offered such a service. Will check it out.
Reply ID 60868
quote:I'm never in need of a car stereo fitted or a church.[:D]
Originally posted by Stevequote:You've obviously not been to that part of town in the last two or three years [8D]
Originally posted by shunt
Braybrooks in St. John St. used to be the one. Don't know if they survived the introduction of Halford's supply and fit service though, which would be your alternative, if not.
Reply ID 60869
Braybrooks left St.John's Street in 2005. http://www.hertford.net/shopping/shopnews140805.htm
Reply ID 60876
I'm pretty certain Braybrook's still do all types.
Reply ID 60877
quote:No hertford.net, no news.[;)]
Originally posted by Steve
Braybrooks left St.John's Street in 2005. http://www.hertford.net/shopping/shopnews140805.htm
Reply ID 60879
there's a specialist audio place between broxbourne and cheshunt too.. Can't remember it's name though.
Reply ID 60880
quote:Poor Nora. One suggestion which is 3 years too late to be useful and one which is somewhere and called something.[:D]
Originally posted by codek2
there's a specialist audio place between broxbourne and cheshunt too.. Can't remember it's name though.
Reply ID 60891
I have just done a Google search (wonderful thing his internet!). The site only show Mercedes vehicles and makes no mention of other marques. I sure that they did all makes while they were in Hertford.
Reply ID 60907
Nora, although it is 20 minutes or so away, I had mine fitted at Audiofile In-Car in Bishop's Stortford 8 months ago. I cannot fault their workmanship, superb. They are based on the entry road into Bishop's Stortford, just over the A120 roundabout (Hadham Road) on the rugby club site. [url="http://www.audiofile-incar.co.uk/"]Audiofile In-Car[/url]
Reply ID 60916
Following the suggestion by the erudite Shunt, I have bought a system from Halfords and they are fitting it next week. The guy I bought it from was very knowledgable and helpful, so fingers crssed they follow it up with good service. Apparently my car needs some kind of special "interface" ordering before they can fit.
Reply ID 60918
quote:Watch out for the condescending and sarcastic cartoon characters in Halfords overalls who comment on your music choice and think a headlight bulb can be fitted from the front (see TV ads)[;)]
Originally posted by nora batty
Following the suggestion by the erudite Shunt, I have bought a system from Halfords and they are fitting it next week. The guy I bought it from was very knowledgable and helpful, so fingers crssed they follow it up with good service. Apparently my car needs some kind of special "interface" ordering before they can fit.
Reply ID 60997
Nora, Is this a mobile fitting service or are you having to take your car to a branch[?]
Reply ID 61045
You take your car to the branch. However, UPDATE!!! Having been told by Hertford branch that they didn't have the equipment to remove the existing radio, they suggested I ring a larger branch for fitting. Stevenage branch said they could fit... but wanted to charge £10 fitting, £12 for a fascia thingy, and £15 for a cable (which although their stock system said they had one, they couldn't find and therefore wouldn't book a fit). They suggested I try another branch! The system was sold as fitting included so, exasperated, [:(!] I took it back to Hertford for a refund. I emailed Braybrooks, and they will supply and fit, but the price was exhorbitant [:0] compared to Halfords, which is now my benchmark. When I get a daytime minute, I will try the suggestions given above.[B)]
Reply ID 61050
I am surprised Hertford sold you unit probably knowing they weren’t equipped to fit it. Where would you have parked? In the rear service yard?
Reply ID 61051
I’m also surprised Braybrooks don’t mention that they do other makes apart from Mercs on their web site They are doing themselves a disservice unless they are only really interested in upmarket vehicles. Perhaps they are judging by your shock at their prices![:D]
Reply ID 61055
quote:Now outfits like Halfords have got into the basic install game I think they do pitch themselves more upmarket - Playstations fitted in the back and tv screens properly mounted into the seats in your Porsche Cayenne etc.
Originally posted by Eyeone They are doing themselves a disservice unless they are only really interested in upmarket vehicles. Perhaps they are judging by your shock at their prices![:D]
Reply ID 61056
quote:Who says I don't have an "upmarket" vehicle?!!!
Originally posted by Eyeone
I’m also surprised Braybrooks don’t mention that they do other makes apart from Mercs on their web site They are doing themselves a disservice unless they are only really interested in upmarket vehicles. Perhaps they are judging by your shock at their prices![:D]
Reply ID 61057
The people that I know with Mercs don’t seem to quibble about the price of anything.[;)] I doubt they ever visit Halfords. Any problems and they just take the car to the Merc dealer.[8D]
Reply ID 61058
Wondered if the larger branches of Halfords in Harlow or Stevenage have a drive in workshop or do they pull your car apart while it is parked in the car park in the pouring rain.[;)] Very professional & upmarket.[:D]
Reply ID 61061
I think they do it outside because they told me they could only do my fit during daylight hours.
Reply ID 61062
quote:They have a little orange and black gazebo.[:D] Bless. "Professional and up market" costs, as demonstrated by Braybrook's pricing and doesn't always come up to expectations, as demonstrated by Mercedes reliability record.
Originally posted by Eyeone
Wondered if the larger branches of Halfords in Harlow or Stevenage have a drive in workshop or do they pull your car apart while it is parked in the car park in the pouring rain.[;)] Very professional & upmarket.[:D]
Reply ID 61080
A gazebo. I might well pop over on a hot summer evening and chill out with a Pimms.[8D] Is that considered up market.[?][:D]
Reply ID 61087
quote:To be fair, fitting a car radio is childs play, and unless you have a convertible the rain shouldnt be a problem!!!
Originally posted by Eyeone
Wondered if the larger branches of Halfords in Harlow or Stevenage have a drive in workshop or do they pull your car apart while it is parked in the car park in the pouring rain.[;)] Very professional & upmarket.[:D]
Reply ID 61089
I agree Codek2.Fitting an in-dash radio is a 15-20 min job I was thinking more along the lines of DVD players or an inbuilt sat nav. (Gives you more time to sip the pimms as well![:D])
Reply ID 61158
I want a CD/DAB radio/MP3 thingy that does the ironing on its days off.
Reply ID 61162
Yes, but does it grind the beans and make the coffee as well.[:D] And DAB[?]Good luck with the reception!
Reply ID 61341
Hopefully this information isn't too late for you. I found this local company that supplies and fits in car entertainment equipment. Good luck. http://incaraddsg1.web.officelive.com/default.aspx
Reply ID 61378
quote:Thankyou CKDesigner - it's not too late! I spoke with your recommendation and the guy (Kevin) is very knowledgeable. I will let you all know how I get on.
Originally posted by CKdesigner
Hopefully this information isn't too late for you. I found this local company that supplies and fits in car entertainment equipment. Good luck. http://incaraddsg1.web.officelive.com/default.aspx
Reply ID 61576
quote:The Hertford guy never range me back, and after several lengthy phone calls with other fitters/suppliers, I went with your recommendation James. I am impressed with the showroom and their knowledge - more so because the guy I spoke with has the same make of car as me - and he has adequately explained to a dense blonde why the cost is so high. I have ended up spending double what I had originally planned! Fit is booked for next week...
Originally posted by James007
Nora, although it is 20 minutes or so away, I had mine fitted at Audiofile In-Car in Bishop's Stortford 8 months ago. I cannot fault their workmanship, superb. They are based on the entry road into Bishop's Stortford, just over the A120 roundabout (Hadham Road) on the rugby club site. [url="http://www.audiofile-incar.co.uk/"]Audiofile In-Car[/url]
Reply ID 61578
Let us know how you get on Nora, I am sure you will be satisfied with Audiofile, they are the best in the business round these parts.
Reply ID 61938
I am very happy with Audiofile. The owner(?) was very pleasant and knowledgable without being pushy, the fitter was very polite and helpful. I was especially pleased with his patience when he was explaining how to use all the functions. And he didn't even snigger at the music I have on my iPod... I think I got good service at a fair price. I definitely recommend them. They are very easy to find, with plenty of easy parking.
Reply ID 61999
Glad you got what you wanted Nora. It's a shame the same service is not so close to home.
Reply ID 62082
I usually get what I want - in the end [;)]