A car audio forum was launched as only the second of its type in the UK. Our forum ofered a unique blend of enthusiast, news and fun topics.

Initially called the Car Audio Direct "Live Wire Forums" these soon grew in stature to become the "Talk Audio Community"

Michael Organ (site founder) & Tim Grillage (web designer) collect the 2001 Website Award.

Car Audio Direct was voted "Website of the Year" in the 2001 Business Awards. The site picked up the award for the Oxfordshire regional finals and beat off strong competition from numerous other portal based sites.

The website receives a major facelift with clearly defined shopping, advice and magazine areas.

The new design recieves high praise from the trade and public for its clear navigation and ease of use.

We implement a new ecommerce solution to improve the shop area of the site.

This enabled advanced product searching, linked products and an order and stock status user information panel, updated hourly.

Talk Audio becomes a seperate website with its own dedicated server, staff and community.

Talk Audio is now the UK's largest car audio online magazine and forum with over 3.4 million posts and 30,000 members.

We introduce a fresh new look website.

The new style improves browser speed by 20% and we also added an advanced eSupport customer service facility.

Mobile Electronics Trade award winners.

In 2005 and 2006 Car Audio Direct receive the coveted 'Mobile Electronic News' Trade Industry 'ICE' awards for Best eCommerce Site.

We introduce a fresh new look website with a focus on speed of navigation and ease of use.

Car Audio Direct are proud to distribute exclusive products to the UK from specialists Second Skin Audio USA and SPL Dynamics Finland.

Car Audio Direct are appointed as UK online authorised stockists for a number of specialist brands previously only available from high street stores.

Our reputation for quality online service, technical backup and professional advice allows us to supply JL Audio, Diamond Audio, Rainbow, DLS, CDT, Focal and Genesis to the ecommerce market.

We reach our 10th year online and celebrate by introducing an all new website engine with major improvements in product browsing, ease of checkout and enhanced product information.

To end a fantastic year we are also awarded the Mobile Electronics Gold award for "Best Online Retailer" 2009.

Colin Organ (Managing Director) & Michael Organ (General Manager) collect the accolade at the years industry trade awards.

Car Audio Direct are awarded the Mobile Electronics News Gold Award for "Best Online Retailer" for the 4th time.

We also become the UK official distributor for the Phonocar range of products. Founded in 1972 Phonocar have for many years been a European leader in high quality accessories and audio products.

Car Audio Direct are proud to bring these excellent lines to the UK market.

We bring a new fresh looking website for 2011 with a focus on high quality product information , images and video content.

The unique range of specialist products has also be expanded to include German car audio from Ground Zero and Helix. With the inclusion of these two brands to the portfolio we hope to make Car Audio Direct your "one stop shop" for the online in-car audiophile!