A high-end home audio shop which forked out for its customers' parking is closing with today being the last day of trading.

Audio T in Old High Street in Headington is reportedly closing due to “a challenging business environment locally”.

The shop, which is near a pay and display car park, refunded parking charges for customers who made a purchase.

Its website said: "With increased pressure to park in and around town these days we hope this will be a small but useful service that will encourage you to visit us.

"If you come into the store and buy something we will reimburse your parking fees."

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Audio T is a nationwide chain specialising in hi-fi, home cinema, headphones, speakers and accessories.

The Oxford store had demonstration rooms for customers to audition products in relaxed surroundings and offered turntable servicing.

The announcement was met with sadness by customers online who praised the "really nice people and excellent service".

The two members of staff Jon and Rob have 60 years of experience between them.

One client said: "I have to admit that since reaching a happy state with my setup, I haven’t helped their revenue in recent years.

"It is a bit of swine to get to for me though being on the 'wrong' side of Oxford."

Staff said they could not comment on the reasons for the closure but will be available at the shop until Thursday.

Audio T head office was contacted.