Not sure what you should bring to the fall 2018 Repair Café on October 27? Check the list below.
Please remember that repair work is not guaranteed. Our fixers are all volunteers, and most of them are not professional repair persons – they’re just really awesome folks who like to help out!
Bring it
We can fix small household appliances, clean clothing and textiles, bicycles, jewelry, toys, small furniture, dishes, and other household items.
Below is a sample list of some items we’ve fixed in the past…
| backpack | coat | lamp | speaker |
| banjo | doll | necklace | stroller |
| battery charger | dress | Olympic torch | sweater |
| bike | earrings | pajamas | table |
| blender | electric burner | pants | tape recorder |
| bracelet | glasses | picture frame | tea kettle |
| Buddha statue | hair dryer | purse | toaster |
| camel saddle | jacket | sewing machine | turntable |
| CD player | jeans | shorts | tutu |
| chair | jewelry box | skirt | umbrella |
| clock | juicer | snow pants | vacuum |
| watch |
Specialists at your service
Charlottesville Community Bikes will be on site to help you repair and maintain your bike.
Top Notch Computers will offer advice, tune-ups and other simple services for your PC and Mac.
Janet & Charles House of Way Cool Tools will offer tool sharpening.
We’ll try
We don’t currently have expert fixers on board for these items, but we’re happy to take a look if you think it might just need some glue or a minor tune-up.
| clocks & watches | sewing machines |
| musical instruments | shoes |
| sports equipment |
Do NOT bring
Due to the risks involved in servicing these items, our volunteers do not evaluate or repair microwave ovens, televisions, or gasoline powered equipment.
Need a professional?
Check out our Cville Repair Directory to find local repair shops for appliances, electronics, phones & computers, sewing & alterations, bikes, and much more.
