Vintage car radio repair workbench with opened radio unit, diagnostic equipment and electronic tools

Classic & Vintage Car Radio Repair

Original radios repaired, not replaced.

Classic and vintage car radios don’t fail because they were badly made — they fail because time takes its toll. Dried capacitors, worn mechanisms, cracked solder joints, tired displays and backlights are all normal after decades of use.

Our job is to make the original radio work properly and keep it looking original.

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  • Original look kept

  • Bluetooth Retrofit possible

  • Tested before return

  • Mail-in service worldwide

What we repair

  • We offer a full repair service for classic and vintage car radios and amplifiers, typically from the 1960s to the 2000s.

    • AM / FM radios
    • Cassette radios
    • CD and MiniDisc radios
    • Internal and external amplifiers

    Each unit is diagnosed individually. There are no “standard fixes” — only the work that is actually needed.

  • Common repair work includes:

    • Cleaning and adjusting tape heads or laser assemblies
    • Repairing or replacing cassette, CD, or MD mechanisms
    • Replacing belts and worn mechanical parts
    • Lubricating moving components where required
    • Replacing displays, screens, and backlight bulbs
    • Fixing channel imbalance, noise, or no-sound issues
    • Repairing power, tuning, or intermittent faults
    • Correcting heat-related and age-related failures
Vintage Audi Blaupunkt Gamma 3 Car Radio + Bluetooth

Why keep the original radio?

A modern replacement may work, but it often changes the look and feel of the dashboard.

Repairing the original unit can:

  • Keep the dashboard looking correct
  • Preserve original controls and fit
  • Avoids cutting the dashboard or changing wiring
  • Keeps a part that belongs with the car

Toyota Land Cruiser factory radio fully disassembled for repair, restoration and Bluetooth retrofit

We do not promise miracles

Many of these radios are 20, 30 or 50 years old. Some parts are no longer made, and sometimes the damage inside is simply too severe.

A repaired radio will still be an old radio. We can make it work properly again, but we cannot make it brand new.

Typical repair costs

  • Inspection / Bench Check – 40€

    • Basic check of the unit
    • Initial fault identification
    • No repairs included

    This step is required before any work is confirmed.

    If you go ahead with the repair, the inspection fee is not charged separately. It is included in the final repair price.

  • Typical Service – 100–120€

    For radios in generally good condition.

    Includes:

    • Internal cleaning
    • Basic maintenance
    • Minor adjustments
    • Small component replacements if needed

    This does not include deep electronic or mechanical work.

  • Typical Repair – 150–350€

    For radios with clear faults.

    Includes:

    • Fault diagnosis and repair
    • Replacement of faulty components
    • Mechanical fixes (cassette, buttons, etc.)
    • Testing after repair

  • Restoration Projects – from 250€

    For most vintage radios.

    Includes:

    • Full disassembly
    • Replacement of ageing components
    • Cleaning of internal damage and corrosion
    • Mechanism rebuild and preventive work

    This is what most “simple issues” turn into once the radio is opened.

If we find something unexpected

Vintage radios often have more than one fault. If we find corrosion, liquid damage, previous repair work or other problems after opening the unit, we stop and contact you.

We explain what we found, what needs to be done and what it will cost. No extra work starts without your approval.

Bluetooth module installed inside genuine Toyota Land Cruiser 60 Series factory radio

Bluetooth retrofit for original radios

If the radio is suitable, Bluetooth can be added while it is already open for repair.

The Bluetooth module is fitted inside the original unit, so the dashboard keeps its original look and the radio still fits as it should.

Read more about our Bluetooth Retrofit for Classic / Vintage Radios service.

Questions before sending your radio

Can you tell me if my radio is worth repairing?

Usually, yes. Send the model, fault description and clear photos first. Final diagnosis is only possible after inspection.

Can Bluetooth be added to my radio?

Often yes, but it depends on the radio design and available audio paths. Send us the model and photos first.

How long does a vintage repair take?

Simple repairs and services usually take around one to two weeks.

Larger restoration projects can take a few months, especially if parts need to be ordered or remanufactured.

What if parts are no longer available?

We may be able to use a donor unit, but this is never guaranteed. If the repair is not sensible or realistic, we will tell you clearly.

Send radio details

Send the radio model, a short description of the fault and clear photos of the front, rear and unit label.

We will tell you whether the project looks suitable before you send it.

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