The Retro Directory

RECORD PLAYER REPAIR , PRESTON , LANCASHIRE , ENGLAND

Preston, Lancashire

Preston-based City & Guilds qualified engineer specialising in repair and restoration of vintage record players and decks. Services include fault diagnosis, repairs and free estimates for classic British makes such as Bush, Dansette, Decca, HMV, Pye and others. Items can be brought to the workshop or sent by courier for inspection.

Repairs - Vintage Wireless Rescue

Vintage Wireless Rescue (owner John Woolman) is a UK specialist in repair and restoration of vintage valve and transistor radios. Services include fault diagnosis, cosmetic and electronic restoration to original spec, safety testing, Bluetooth retrofit options and sales of fully serviced vintage radios. Operates from a purpose-built workshop near the Northampton/Warwickshire/Leicestershire border and offers mail/courier service and appointment viewings.

Restore Galore | Vintage Record Player Repair and Vintage Audio Sales & Service

York, Yorkshire

Restore Galore (York area) is a specialist workshop restoring, repairing and selling vintage record players and related audio equipment (1950s–1990s). Services include mechanical and cosmetic turntable restorations, amplifier/receiver servicing, parts sourcing and safety/electrical repairs. Accepts local drop-off and couriered items; restored players are offered for sale with a guarantee.

TV, DVD, HI-FI & Video Repairs in North West London

North West London

Independent North West London specialist repairing and restoring vintage audio and electronics. Michael Maurice Repairs handles record players, radiograms, cassette and reel‑to‑reel tape machines, CRT TVs and VHS/video recorders, offers on‑site assessments and workshop servicing, and sells refurbished vintage hi‑fi equipment.

UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration - Recent Repairs

UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration (site by Paul Stenning) documents specialist repair and restoration work on pre‑war, wartime and post‑war valve radios plus vintage transistor sets and related audio equipment. The site lists numerous recent restorations across many British and European makes, demonstrating expertise in period radio servicing and restoration.

Vintage HiFi and Accessories – Mullard Antiques and Collectibles

UK-based online dealer of vintage hi‑fi and accessories specialising in turntables, cartridges, amplifiers, speakers, valves/tubes and restoration parts. Stock includes original manuals, NOS cartridges and components from heritage brands such as Quad, Decca, Garrard, SME, Leak, Wharfedale and Tannoy. Operates an online shop with shipping.

Vintage Radio Repairs and Restoration

Past Times Radio (Richard Booth) is a UK specialist workshop offering repairs and full ground-up restorations of vintage radios manufactured before 1990. Services include valve and transistor radio repair, authenticity-preserving restorations, free quotes, and fixed-price repairs for selected Roberts, Hacker and Bush portables. Mail-in service accepted; workshop labour charged from £40/hr (as of July 2022).

Vintage Stereo Repairs South Wales - Barnfields Abergavenny

Abergavenny

Abergavenny-based specialist in vintage hi‑fi offering sales, online ordering and delivery alongside servicing and restoration of turntables, amplifiers, reel-to-reel machines and classic systems (Bang & Olufsen, Garrard, Quad, B&W and more). Part-exchange accepted.

Visualvinyl - Dansette and Vintage Audio Repair Service in Surrey

Surrey

Visual Vinyl is a Surrey-based specialist in repair, restoration and sale of vintage audio equipment. They service and refurbish record players, tape decks, amplifiers and valve units from the 1950s–1980s (Dansette, Bush, HMV, Sanyo, B&O, etc.), offer cabinet and recovery work, PAT testing and home visits by arrangement, and sell refurbished players, records and accessories nationwide.

West Kent Audio and TV Repair - Hi-Fi Servicing and Renovation

Tunbridge Wells, Kent

West Kent Audio & TV Repair is a Tunbridge Wells-based specialist offering servicing, restoration and repairs for vintage hi‑fi, jukeboxes, cassette players, turntables, VCRs and domestic TV/audio equipment. They provide home assessments, equipment installation and renovations of older hi‑fi kit, backed by decades of experience in audio electronics.