The Retro Directory

Vintage pinball & amusement machine restoration & repair north east - Retro pinball and amusement repair and restoration

North East England

North East England-based specialist offering servicing, repair and full restoration of vintage and retro pinball and amusement machines. Works on pinballs, Allwins, penny arcade games, vending and electro-mechanical fruit machines. Can visit on-site or accept machines by drop-off or by post for workshop work.

Vintage Synth Audio Repairs | Custom Audio Designs

Petersfield, Hampshire

Custom Audio Designs Ltd (Petersfield) offers professional repair, maintenance and restoration services for vintage synthesizers, drum machines and studio audio equipment from the 1970s–1990s. They handle a wide range of makes and models, provide modifications and spare parts, and also supply acoustic consultancy and soundproofing products.

Vintage Vet - Servicing, Repair and Restoration of all Valve Radio and Audio Equipment

Vintage Vet is a UK specialist in servicing, repair and restoration of valve (tube) audio and radio equipment. Services cover valve radio sets, tube hi‑fi and audio, musicians' amplifiers, and valve record players/radiograms. Contact via the website for details and bookings.

Watch Repairs And Servicing In Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

WATCHO / The Watch & Clock Shop — Milton Keynes boutique and online retailer offering expert in-house watch servicing and vintage watch restoration. Services include full movement overhauls, dial refinishing, crown/stem and glass replacement, polishing/refurbishment, Swiss battery replacement with water-resistance testing and strap/bracelet fitting. Accredited to service major luxury brands and provides a 12‑month warranty on work.

Welcome to RetroGear - finding new homes for old games since 1999 - Retro Games, Vintage Consoles, Sega, Nintendo, Atari, Sinclair, Commodore

Brierley Hill, West Midlands

RetroGear is a specialist UK seller of classic console and computer games, systems and accessories (Sinclair, Commodore, Atari, Nintendo, Sega and more). Founded in 1999, the site now operates in-person via the Hidden Chest shop in Brierley Hill, West Midlands, and also buys whole collections and individual retro items.

Welcome to the Arcade Restoration Workshop Web Site!

Arcade Restoration Workshop — an extensive online hub for restoring and maintaining classic arcade machines. Features searchable PCB and parts databases, repair logs, photo tutorials, restoration write-ups and community forums focused on 1970s–1990s arcade hardware.

Zens Electronic Workshop - London

Finsbury Park, London

London-based electronics workshop specialising in TV and audio repairs, including component-level restoration of vintage hi‑fi and televisions (CRT through modern LCD/LED/Plasma and Smart TVs). Repairs cover home and professional audio — including many 1970s–1990s makes — and are completed to a professional standard with a six‑month warranty. Workshop address in Finsbury Park; email repairs@zens.tv for enquiries.

ZX Spectrum – Adam's Vintage Computer Restorations

Adam's Vintage Computer Restorations is the personal site of electronics engineer Adam Wilson, who collects, documents and restores vintage computers and electronics. The site documents repairs and restorations for 1970s–1990s systems (including ZX Spectrum, Amiga, BBC Micro, Amstrad and early Macs), and advertises repair services, items for sale (eBay) and items wanted for purchase.

ZX Spectrum | Sintech Shop UK

Gloucester

Sintech Shop UK is an online retailer specialising in retro computing and gaming parts and accessories. Their store includes a dedicated ZX Spectrum/Sinclair category offering hardware, interfaces (e.g. DivMMC), joysticks, faceplates, dust covers and other spare parts, plus wider retro sections for Commodore, Amiga, Atari, Amstrad and classic consoles.

ZX Spectrum 16 / 48k Repair - Rude Dog Retros

Rude Dog Retros is a UK-based retro-computing specialist offering board-level repairs, refurbishments and upgrades for 1970s–1990s micros. They repair and restore ZX Spectrums, Commodore machines (including Amiga), Atari systems and more, sell spare parts and replacement boards through an online shop and eBay, and create modern add-ons such as SD interfaces and recreated power supplies.

ZX Spectrum 48k Repair: A Journey Inside the Unit

Retrohax (retrohax.net) is a retro-computing blog and online shop focused on restoration, repair and hardware mods for classic 1970s–1990s home computers. The site documents hands-on refurbishments (ZX Spectrum, Commodore, Amiga, Atari, Apple II and more), publishes DIY projects (SD2IEC, video modules, 3D-print files) and sells small-run retro hardware and modules via its web shop.

ZX Spectrum Repair – Lost Retro Tapes

Lost Retro Tapes is a retro-computing magazine and resource site focused on 1970s–1990s home computers. It publishes in-depth repair tutorials, restoration and build logs (notably ZX Spectrum, ZX80 and Commodore 64), parts lists, and reviews, plus a related YouTube channel, Discord community and paid quarterly issues.