Vintage Wireless Co

"Left an old reel-to-reel recorder with him for repair and never heard back from the owner. Tried phoning many times during opening hours but no answer. Left messages but no returned call. Heard later that he, Alan, was ill but have never heard back and that was years ago. It seems that the shop is a hobby for him of which he is not bothered about honouring customers. Avoid the place and look online for somewhere else. Since then I have had many repairs done by Mike Powell who is excellent and I can highly recommend. Google Mike Powell Bolton."

"Top notch service. Took in a non working GEC radio for repair & to make use or the gramophone input so I could play Deezer through the amp & speaker using my tablet via a headphone jack The job was done to a high standard & I am very pleased."

"Visited Alan and his shop today in search of a valve for my set and a radio for my dad. His shop is brimmed with many, many vintage sets and has plenty of radio valves in for most common makes and models. He knows his stuff! As for the comments on long repair times, these are complex devices and all work in different ways, therefore require various testing etc. Time will always be needed! Brilliant shop and a gentlemen. Looking forward to the next visit!"

"Most knowledgeable vintage valve solid state equipment ever met his shop & workshop is an Aladdin's cave will be a sad day when he packs up shop. Very reasonable rates don't be in a mad dash because he has work coming out of his ears but if it can be fixed he's your man"

"Also had a record player of mine since jan 15... 8 months later and I just want it back, fixed or not. I also know Alan wasn't well earlier in the year but if somebody with anything to do with company could arrange to return my item.. I have left messages and they must be being collected as it alternates between being a full mailbox and being available to leave messages again."