Can it be fixed?

Not sure what you should bring to the spring 2019 Repair Café on March 30? 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.

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

Please note: we will not have expert tool sharpeners on site this time. But we do have a handy tool-sharpening gadget that you’re welcome to try out.

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.