Impulse – Car Audio & Security Specialist

In-car electronics fitting in Watford since 2000

Impulse is a Watford workshop that supplies and installs in-car entertainment, navigation and security electronics for both trade and retail customers. The company states it was established in 2000 and operates from premises on St Albans Road. Its work spans audio systems, dash cams, parking sensors, heated seats, tracking systems and vehicle security, and it holds a certificate from the Guild of Master Craftsmen.

The business presents itself as able to handle almost any marque. According to its own account, a Ferrari and a tipper truck or motor caravan may share the workshop at the same time, and it also works on American and European classic cars alongside everyday vehicles.

Audio, navigation and entertainment upgrades

The service list covers audio systems and car-specific speaker upgrades, navigation systems, rear seat entertainment, Bluetooth hands-free devices and DAB radio. Blog entries reference specific upgrade work, including Pioneer and Hertz audio installations and speaker upgrades for various Mercedes-Benz models (W205, W213, W217, W222 and W253) and a C63. Tags on the site also mention Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, subwoofers and a C-Class audio upgrade.

Dash cams and driver safety equipment

Dash cam supply and fitting is a recurring part of the offer. The site's blog covers the Thinkware U3000 and the Thinkware U1000 4K UHD camera, the latter available as a front-only or front-and-rear setup. Other listed services include parking sensors, reverse cameras and daytime running lights.

Heated seats and vehicle security

Heated seat installation is presented as a service available for all cars, with a blog post documenting a Porsche 997 fitment and explaining the work involved. On the security side, Impulse lists vehicle security systems and vehicle tracking, including insurance-approved trackers in categories 5, 6, S5 and S7 VTS. A blog entry notes that rising vehicle theft has led more insurers to require trackers.

Brands stocked and trade work

The company states it stocks products from manufacturers including Alpine, Pioneer, Hertz, Morel, Focal, Rosen, Rainbow, Audison, Cobra, Thinkware dash cams and Parrot. It also describes working with trade customers to raise the specification of basic models or to provide bespoke solutions on already high-spec, high-performance cars.

Workshop capacity and self-reported figures

The site presents targets and figures describing its operation: a 100% customer satisfaction target, five cars improved per day and 702 customers per year. It also describes its installers as reliable, responsive, experienced and competent, fully insured and members of the Guild of Master Craftsmen. A testimonial reproduced on the site refers to a collection of classic cars handled over 15 years.

Site status

A notice on the site states that the current website remains available while a new site is being prepared, and that the company will be moving permanently soon.