The Retro Directory

Casio Watches - Tick King

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Tick King is a Nottingham & Lincoln watch repair and retail business offering servicing, overhauls and restorations for Casio and many other brands. Services include battery replacement and resealing, movement repair, glass/crystal replacement, polishing, pressure testing and insured postal repairs — able to handle vintage pieces as well as modern watches.

Cassette Deck Service | Vintage Hi-Fi Repair & Restoration Europe

Ljubljana

Specialist European workshop (based in Ljubljana, Slovenia) offering professional repair, 28‑step servicing and full mechanical restoration of vintage cassette decks, reel‑to‑reel machines and classic hi‑fi. Over 30 years' experience, factory‑level calibration using original Nakamichi reference tools, worldwide shipping and a webshop for rare calibration units, dust covers and parts. (Service currently paused — check site for reopening.)

Cassette player repairs, AB Repair | Morpeth

Morpeth

AB Repair (Morpeth) is an online specialist repairing and refurbishing retro electronics. Their site documents services and guides for cassette players, CRT TVs/monitors, Sega Game Gear LCD repairs, MiniDisc/Pocket MD audio mods and other retro PC/tech items. They also sell tested refurbished devices via an online shop and provide technical guides and PCB/board repair services.

Cassette Player/Walkman Repair Service

Mail-in specialist repairing and mechanically restoring vintage portable cassette players, with a focus on Sony Walkman models (eg. TPS-L2, WM-10, WM-F10). Services include belt/idler replacement, head cleaning and demagnetising, lubrication and speed calibration, plus deeper restorations and electrical diagnostics quoted after inspection. Diagnostic deposit required; typical repairs £125–£195 and turnaround is around 2–3 weeks after receipt.

Cassette Repair and Maintenance

Vintage-Electronics.net specialises in parts, kits and technical advice for 20th‑century audio equipment — especially cassette decks, turntables and reel‑to‑reel gear. The site sells replacement belts, lamp kits, pinch rollers and related components, hosts service manuals and detailed maintenance guides, and links to partner repair centres.

Cee Dees TV repairs leeds audio hifi ghd computer repairs

Pudsey, West Yorkshire

Cee Dees TV (Pudsey, Leeds) is an appliance and electronics repairer and retailer. They repair CRT, LCD/LED and plasma TVs, video recorders (VCRs), DVD/Blu‑ray players and audio/hi‑fi equipment, and also sell new and refurbished televisions. Additional services include aerial and satellite installation/repair, CCTV work and general household appliance repairs. Drop‑off, collection and local call‑outs available.

Centre for Computing History

Cambridge

Centre for Computing History (Cambridge) — hands-on museum dedicated to the history of computing, with working 1970s–1990s computers and consoles, an 80s classroom, large exhibits such as the MegaProcessor, and playable arcade and console machines for visitors.

CH Vintage Audio

Northwich, Cheshire

CH Vintage Audio (Chris Hewitt) is a Cheshire-based specialist with one of the UK’s largest collections of vintage sound equipment. They hire classic PA systems, microphone collections, guitar amps, tape machines and vintage synths (ARP, Moog, EMS, WEM, Fender, Marshall and more) for film, TV, events and studio use. Items can be delivered across the UK or shipped by courier, and pre-booked visits to the Chris Hewitt Museum of Rock are available for industry and enthusiasts.

Cheltenham Vintage Toys - Lp

Cheltenham

Small Cheltenham-based buyer of vintage toys, video games and comics (1970s–1990s and later). Offers cash purchases and local collection and is working to open a vintage toy shop.

Chips (IW)

Newport, Isle of Wight

Independent Isle of Wight shop selling thousands of tested and cleaned pre-owned video games and consoles. Stocks retro systems and formats including PS1, PS2, GameCube, Game Boy, Mega Drive, NES and Atari 2600; offers a disc-cleaning service and accepts trade-ins of games and hardware.

Class A Audio - Naim Audio Servicing And Repairs

Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Sheffield-based authorised service centre specialising in servicing and component-level repairs of British hi‑fi equipment (notably Naim, Linn and Rega). Established for decades, they carry out work to manufacturers' specifications, offer guaranteed repairs and provide collection & delivery for customers.

Classic & Vintage Hi-fi Amplifier Service & Repairs

Nottingham

Nottingham-based specialist workshop repairing and restoring valve (tube) hi‑fi and guitar amplifiers. With 40+ years' experience the owner offers diagnostics, full services, valve testing & matching, re‑cap (electrolytic) jobs, bias adjustments, transformer swaps (US↔UK), cabinet refurbishment and other vintage amp repairs. Works on a wide range of classic brands and models; drop-off and collection in person (limited availability).