The Retro Directory

toy – Fix It Workshop

Worthing, West Sussex

Worthing-based repair workshop and repair blog run by Matt (FixItWorkshop). Specialises in restoring and repairing toys (including 1970s–1980s electro-mechanical toys such as Tomy Kongman and Bagpuss), small appliances and vintage electronics. Services shown include mechanical and electronic repairs, battery replacement, soft-toy restoration, cleaning/lubrication and general maintenance.

Toy Repairs and Restorations - Scott's Toys & Collectables

Scott's Toys & Collectables is a small family-run toy restoration and repair workshop specialising in vintage and collectible toys. Services include action-figure and doll repairs (re-stringing, limb/head work, flocking), repair of electronic and tinplate toys, restorations of pedal cars/rocking horses/clockwork trains, and retro-tech support such as games console repairs and battery replacement for Game Boy, NES, SNES and N64 cartridges. They operate on a quoted, no-fix-no-fee basis and accept repairs by post.

Toys, Models & Railwayana

Glasgow, Glasgow

Glasgow-based auction house with a dedicated Toys, Models & Railwayana department handling Meccano, Matchbox, Dinky, Hornby model railway items and vintage railwayana. Hosts regular toys & models auctions (approx. every 12 weeks), offers free valuations and accepts consignments, with on-site gallery viewing and online bidding.

Trading Card Games – Puca Puca Games

Derry~Londonderry

Puca Puca Games is a bricks-and-mortar and online hobby shop in Derry/Londonderry selling retro video games and consoles (NES, GameBoy, SNES, Mega Drive, Dreamcast, Saturn, etc.), trading card games (Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh and more), accessories and hosting regular in‑store events and leagues. They also offer card trade‑ins for cash or store credit and run tournaments and premium events.

Turntable and Mixer Fixers | Brighton UK | Collection | Turntable Servicing | Turntable Repair | Mixer Repair | Technics Repair

Brighton

Brighton-based specialist repairing and servicing turntables and DJ mixers, with a focus on Technics and classic vinyl hardware. Offers a full 15-point turntable service (cleaning, lubrication, calibration), modifications, cartridge/stylus work and a daily collection & delivery run (free on Wednesdays). Fast turnaround and a one-year guarantee on repairs.

Turntable Servicing and Repairs | Reel Time Cardiff

Cardiff, Cardiff

Reel Time Cardiff (operator Meurig Hailstone) provides specialist vintage hi‑fi services in South Wales: turntable and suitcase record player servicing, vintage cassette deck repair, analogue-to-digital transfers (vinyl/78s, reel-to-reel, cassettes, Minidisc, DAT) and professional audio mastering/restoration. Visits and drop-offs are by appointment; note turntable and cassette servicing is currently paused until early 2025. Contact by phone for enquiries.

TV and Audio-Visual Equipment Repair Service in Ringwood, Hampshire - covering the local towns and area

Ringwood, Hampshire

Ringwood-based repair service offering TV and AV servicing plus restoration of vintage audio and telephony — valve radios, turntables/record players and reel-to-reel tape recorders — alongside satellite/box and games-console repairs. Covers Ringwood, New Forest, Bournemouth and nearby Dorset towns.

TV Repair | Installation | Sunderland

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear

Local Sunderland AV repair service specialising in TV and home entertainment repairs, including VCRs and vintage hi‑fi systems, as well as LCD TVs, DVD players and satellite receivers. Offers workshop repairs, equipment tuning/setup and insurance reports.

TV Repair Newcastle | www.homeprorepairs.co.uk

Newcastle, Tyne and Wear

Home Pro Repairs (Newcastle) — independent repair centre offering professional camcorder and video-camera repairs across Newcastle and Tyne & Wear. Services cover legacy formats (8mm, Hi8, MiniDV/DV) and modern HD units, with tape/mechanism, zoom/focus, audio, viewfinder and memory-card work. JVC-authorised repairs, parts warranties, and insured courier collection/delivery are available. Nationwide coverage with online quote form and local postcode service.

TVM Audio Visual | Electronics Repair 12b Ironstone Close Brixworth NN6 9PD 01604 766704 or 01604 648132

Brixworth, Northamptonshire

TVM Audio Visual is a Northamptonshire workshop specialising in repair and restoration of vintage audio and general electronics. Services include valve amp (guitar/PA) servicing, record player/turntable and audio restoration, pro-audio and rack-gear repairs, TV/monitor and video equipment servicing, IT product and amateur radio repairs. Operated from a Brixworth workshop with on-site visits available.

Valve Radios - Home

Southampton

Independent specialist based near Southampton offering repair, safety servicing and full restoration of vintage valve and transistor radios (circa 1930–1970). Provides free initial assessment when sets are brought to the workshop, written fixed-price quotes and hourly labour repair work backed by 35+ years' experience.

Vintage and Retro Product Repair - Chapmans Electrical

Cradley Heath, West Midlands

Chapmans Electrical (Cradley Heath) offers specialist repair and restoration of vintage and retro audio equipment — turntables, auto‑changers, valve (tube) amplifiers, radios, cassette decks and reel‑to‑reel machines. Established for over 100 years, they provide guaranteed repairs by experienced engineers, diagnostics (inspection fee applies), and collection/delivery where needed.