The Retro Directory

Casio Calculator • The watch specialist • Watch.co.uk

Watch.co.uk is an online UK watch specialist (part of Holland Watch Group B.V.) selling over 70 brands, including Casio calculator and other vintage-style digital watches. The site offers new Casio calculator models (e.g. CA-53, DBC-32), straps, accessories, a gift shop and how-to blog content, with online ordering and customer support.

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.

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.

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).

Collectors Toys | Vintage Toy Auction | Maidstone, Kent

Chainhurst, Kent

J. Stuart Watson is a Maidstone-based auctioneer handling regular collectors' toy sales and valuations. Their auctions frequently feature 1970s–1990s collectables — die-cast models (Corgi, Dinky, Matchbox), Scalextric, Meccano, model railway items and TV action-figure lines such as Star Wars, TMNT, Ghostbusters and Thundercats. They offer appraisals, fortnightly specialist sales with online bidding, and collection/postage options.

Commodore 64 Repair Help: Learn How to Fix It Yourself.

iFixit provides free, community‑driven step‑by‑step repair guides and troubleshooting for the Commodore 64, alongside a UK/EU online store selling specialist tools and replacement parts, teardowns, and a forum for DIY restorers. Useful for hobbyists restoring 1980s home computers and seeking parts, procedures and repairability information.

Computer Repair & Video Transfers, East Kilbride, Glasgow.

East Kilbride, Glasgow

WM-tech (East Kilbride, Glasgow) offers computer repair and upgrade services alongside professional transfer and preservation of analogue and early-digital video tapes. Services include conversion of VHS, S‑VHS, VHS‑C, Hi‑8, MiniDV, DVCAM, U‑Matic and Betacam SP to USB, DVD or Blu‑ray, plus video production/editing, data recovery and support for Windows, macOS and Linux systems.

Console Passion - UK Retro Games Store

Blackpool, Lancs

Console Passion is a UK specialist in retro video games and consoles (1970s–1990s). The Blackpool-based business sells boxed and loose consoles, games and accessories across many classic systems, offers console modification services (including switchless mods) and cartridge battery replacement, and buys retro game collections and imports.

Console Repairs Chesterfield - Ageek

Chesterfield

aGeek is a Chesterfield-based electronics and console repair shop offering drop-off and mail-in repairs. They repair a wide range of gaming systems — from modern PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch models to retro hardware such as Game Boy and Nintendo 64 — and perform component- and board-level work (BGA reflow/reball/re-chip). Services include diagnostics, HDMI/USB/drive repairs, controller and battery replacement, internal cleaning, SSD upgrades, express service and a one-year warranty on parts and labour.