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 The Vintage Radio Repair Shop 2026

The Vintage Radio Repair

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 Based in Stockport, Cheshire N.West England

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 OPTION 1

  BASIC REPAIR/SERVICE       £185

For this Option the work will focus on safety and minor repairs.

Old valve radios can be a fire risk. Ideally the radio should be working but in obvious need of some attention.  Most old radios arrive in this condition so please don’t be put off by the fear of an escalating cost!  I will always discuss with you the costs before work starts so you can decide! If a major repair/full restoration is needed I will advise and quote accordingly!

Option 1  includes cleaning the radio, replacing out worn components, mainly capacitors and resistors,  testing the valves, new dial lights, fitting a new fused mains lead, aligning and soak test.

This Option is the most popular for those customers who have an old family radio in need of rejuvenation or have acquired a radio at an auction or car boot sale.   This Option gets the radio fully working and fit for safe everyday use and includes a re-polish of the case when appropriate .  

OPTION 2  

BASIC REPAIR AND BLUETOOTH

                                               £260

Once your vintage valve radio is up and running why not ADD Bluetooth!

There isn’t much to hear on AM radio these days so even when your vintage valve radio is repaired you will only hear a few scratchy broadcast stations.. Switched Bluetooth will enable you to listen to a vast array of radio and music, like Spotify and Amazon Music, through your radio turning it into a smart speaker.   The radio keeps its vintage charm, no digital display needed.

Total Price =  Full Service/Repair PLUS Bluetooth  =   £260

(Plus shipping, 12 months Guarantee)

OPTION 4

BASIC REPAIR  + DAB/FM/Bluetooth                                           

                                                    £295

Go for the full addition of  DAB/FM/Bluetooth to your radio, with remote control.

Even a fully restored vintage radio will only be able to receive a few broadcast stations.  TalkSport and BBC Radio5Live  on Medium Wave is all you will hear.  BBC Radio 4 on Long Wave is due to be switched off during 2026.

As we move forward in time Digital broadcasting is the future.  This Option ADDS a switched DAB+/FM/Bluetooth, with remote control, to your Vintage Valve Radio... It uses the original speaker and sounds fantastic with clear uncluttered digital sound! Requires a small digital display to be incorporated within the radio usually on the back panel.

This Option gives you a functional addition to your home that still retains its original nostalgic charm. It becomes a useful in an active way rather than just a nice museum piece to just look at!

NB  a small digital display is required which can be hidden behind the dial glass or placed on the radio’s back panel.  The radio will still look 90% original but the resulting sound retains its original tone and volume.  Comes with a remote control.

Check out The Gallery for some examples!

OPTION 3  Bluetooth ONLY!!     £75                                                                                                                                                           

Use your vintage radio case/cabinet as a Bluetooth Speaker!!

This is the cheaper option as the original radio isn’t repaired/restored but the case/cabinet is SPRUCED UP!! The radio’s original parts inside are kept ‘mothballed’ for perhaps later attention, but the speaker is used and the radio becomes a bluetooth SPEAKER!

OPTION 5

DAB+/FM/Bluetooth ONLY!       £185

OPTION 5  just fits the digital circuits to your radio and leaves its original circuits ‘mothballed’  for perhaps further attention at a later date.

The original speaker is used so the sound is brilliant! Includes basic clean/ refurbishment of the case/cabinet . Comes with remote control. Requires a small digital display to be incorporated within the radio usually on the back panel.

OPTION 6  THE FULL MONTY    £425

INTERNET Radio DAB+  FM and Bluetooth, with remote control.

Opens up the world of radio so you can use a vintage radio to access 15000+ radio stations across the planet!

This repairs/services the original radio and then ADDS wifi  capability on a switched basis. You get two radios in one cabinet! A small digital display is mounted on  the rear panel or under the original dial (your choice). The radio still looks and works as original, the dial lights up and the original loudspeaker is used. Stereo available too! This gives you a safe vintage looking radio but with modern capability and future proofing!  Fully reversible.  Opens up the world of digital broadcasting!  Includes refurbishing the cabinet. Requires a small digital display to be incorporated within the radio usually on the back panel.

OPTION 7 Mini Monty               £325

INTERNET Radio DAB+  FM and Bluetooth  ONLY!!                                         

OPTION 7  Is a cost saving version of The Full Monty but doesn’t repair/service the original valve radio and just fits the digital circuits to your radio and leaves its original circuits ‘mothballed’  for perhaps further attention at a later date. The original speaker is used so the sound is brilliant! Includes basic clean/ refurbishment of the case/cabinet. Requires a small digital display to be incorporated within the radio usually on the back panel.

TO GET ON THE WAITING LIST/MAKE AN ORDER   requires a

£30 DEPOSIT BUT FIRST!!!

Email me at:

info@vintage-radio-repair-shop.co.uk

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I have an extensive waiting list running into next year so can’t always be able to accept an Order.

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WHERE THIS ALL BEGAN....This is our old family Radio Repair Shop in  Alum Rock in Birmingham . I learnt from my dad and granddad!    Shaw’s TV and Radio Repair Shop

OPTION 8 SMART SPEAKER    £185

Recently introduced as an Option, I can now offer Alexa and Google Nest conversions.

This, like the Bluetooth conversion under Option 5, means that the radio does not need a digital display so the case/cabinet can stay untouched and original. I personally like this new Option as you can actually talk to your vintage radio, you can even give it a name, which is quite a novel thing to do. You can ask it the time, the weather or (like I do!) play the ‘What’s the Question Of the Day ‘ trivia quiz. Best of all you can ask it to play music and the vast array of radio stations all over the world. I utilise as many of the original components as I can, especially the loudspeaker, so the radio keeps its original tone and volume.  As with the Bluetooth Option, the radio’s knobs can be functional and the dial lights up.  This Option gives a very modern 21st century twist to your vintage radio. Obviously the requirement is a wifi home environment for the Alexa/Nest to pair up with but this, again, is now almost universal.

Personal delivery and collection is preferred as its always risky to send via a courier or through the post.  I can advise on suitable packaging and can recommend couriers. I can arrange a courier to collect from you provided you do the packaging....

Imagine the treatment your suitcase gets on an airport baggage reclaim carousel... Pack Appropriately!!

Email:  info@vintage-radio-repair-shop.co.uk

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CHECKOUT THE OPTIONS AVAILABLE ...  MORE DETAILS LOWER DOWN THE PAGE!!

OPTION 1                            BASIC REPAIR/SERVICE                                                                              £185

OPTION 2                            BASIC REPAIR AND BLUETOOTH                                                               £260

OPTION 3                            BLUETOOTH ONLY!!                                                                                   £75

OPTION 4                            BASIC REPAIR  + DAB/FM/BLUETOOTH                                                      £295                                            

OPTION 5                            DAB+/FM/BLUETOOTH ONLY!                                                                     £185                           

OPTION 6                            BASIC REPAIR + INTERNET RADIO/DAB+/FM/ BLUETOOTH                      £425             

OPTION 7                            INTERNET RADIO DAB+ FM/ BLUETOOTH ONLY!                                      £325                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

OPTION 8                            SMART SPEAKER  ALEXA/GOOGLE NEST                                                  £185

 FOR FULL RADIO REPAIR AND RESTORATION TO ORIGINAL  

I think most people like to know from the start a rough idea of how much a

full repair and restoration can cost.  Its not cheap. It can be painstaking and

intricate work,  but I do try to keep costs as low as I can. Guide price £250+

   VINTAGE VALVE RADIO REPAIRS  

 FULL REPAIRS/ RESTORATION TO ORIGINAL or  ADD  Internet/DAB/FM/BT or Smart Speaker Capability!    

BLUETOOTH  DAB+  FM   SMART SPEAKER    INTERNET RADIO

CHECK OUT THE OPTIONS AVAILABLE BELOW!!!

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Have you got a BUSH DAC90/90A??

Over the years I have built up a speciality with these particular radios! NO WAITING LIST!!! Standard Service £185 plus shipping

ADD>>>>           BLUETOOTH  +   £40

ADD>>>>           DAB/FM and Bluetooth, with

                          remote control,  +  £100

ALL WORK HAS A 12 MONTH GUARANTEE!!

If you wish to pay a DEPOSIT or purchase an item from me please contact me and I will send you details about how to do it!!  NB THERE’S AT LEAST A 12 MONTH WAIT FOR SOME RADIO PROJECTS BUT LET’S TALK!!

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