What to Bring
Preparing for your visit to Repair Café
✅ Bring With You
- Your broken item - The item you want to repair
- Any spare parts you already have - If you've already ordered replacement parts, bring them along
- Original accessories - Cables, chargers, manuals if relevant
- Your curiosity - Be ready to learn and participate!
📋 Before You Come
- Book your slot (optional) - Booking helps us bring the right tools, but walk-ins are welcome
- Clean your item - Give it a quick clean if possible. Repairers may refuse to repair excessively dirty items, especially if they pose any health hazard.
- Note the problem - Be ready to describe what's wrong
- Check the event - Confirm the date, time, and location
What We Can Help With
Our volunteers have experience with a wide variety of items. Here are some examples of what we've helped repair:
🖥️ Electronics & Computers
Laptops, tablets, phones, gaming consoles, audio equipment, radios, CD players, amplifiers
⚡ Electrical Appliances
Toasters, kettles, lamps, coffee makers, mixers, blenders, small kitchen appliances
👕 Clothing & Textiles
Clothes, bags, curtains, soft furnishings, zips, seams, darning, alterations
🪑 Furniture & Wood
Chairs, tables, wooden items, small furniture repairs, loose joints, broken legs
🚲 Bicycles
Bike maintenance, punctures, brake adjustments
💎 Small Items & ornaments
Small mechanical items, ornaments
🧰 Power Tools
Drills, strimmers, hedge trimmers, pressure washers, garden tools
🧹 Household Items
Vacuum cleaners, fans, dehumidifiers, heaters, small household appliances
🎮 Entertainment
Games consoles, toys, musical instruments, speakers, headphones
💡 Lighting
Table lamps, decorative lights, Christmas lights, LED strips, lamp repairs
🪡 Sewing Machines
Mechanical and electronic sewing machines, threading, tension adjustments
🔧 Miscellaneous
Ceramics, luggage, tools, small mechanical items, and much more!
These are just examples - if you're not sure if we can help, bring your item along and we'll do our best!
💡 Advice and Guidance
We're happy to give advice on items, even if you're not asking us to repair them. Whether you need help identifying a problem, finding the right spare part, or understanding how something works, our volunteers are here to help!
⚠️ Important Notes
- We cannot guarantee that every item can be fixed, but we'll do our best
- We don't do complex repairs - We don't have time for complex repairs, and it's not fair on businesses that rely on such repairs. We focus on simpler repairs that can be completed during our sessions.
- We don't carry spare parts - If a spare part is needed, you'll need to order it yourself. We'll help ensure you get the right part.
- Large items (like washing machines or fridges) may be too big for our events
- Safety first - we won't repair items that could be dangerous, and repairers may refuse excessively dirty items that pose health hazards
- You'll be working alongside our volunteers - this is a learning experience!