Crutchfield was founded in1974 by William Crutchfield, Jr., in Charlottesville, Virginia. The company operates a chain of consumer electronics and car stereo stores. Crutchfield was unable to find electronics or car stereos for a classic car that he was upgrading. He decided to create his own store for car and stereo buffs.
The company offers catalog sales, has an active eCommerce store, as well as numerous locations in Charlottesville and Harrisburg, Virginia. In 2008, Crutchfield launched their own DIY type of channel on YouTube to assist customers with installation issues. The company also states that it has the largest “Vehicle Fit” information in the US.
In 2007, Crutchfield was inducted in the Consumer Electronics Association Hall of Fame. The company was one of the first vendor authorized and approved online retailers. The company’s call center has won numerous awards by J.D. Power and Associates.
Crutchfield
Crutchfield was founded in1974 by William Crutchfield, Jr., in Charlottesville, Virginia. The company operates a chain of consumer electronics and car stereo stores. Crutchfield was unable to find electronics or car stereos for a classic car that he was upgrading. He decided to create his own store for car and stereo buffs.
The company offers catalog sales, has an active eCommerce store, as well as numerous locations in Charlottesville and Harrisburg, Virginia. In 2008, Crutchfield launched their own DIY type of channel on YouTube to assist customers with installation issues. The company also states that it has the largest “Vehicle Fit” information in the US.
In 2007, Crutchfield was inducted in the Consumer Electronics Association Hall of Fame. The company was one of the first vendor authorized and approved online retailers. The company’s call center has won numerous awards by J.D. Power and Associates.
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