Repair Café visit checklist
Get ready to bring a broken household item to a Repair Café: check local arrangements, gather accessories and record the fault clearly.

CHECK THE LOCAL EVENT
- Confirm the event date and opening hours
- Check whether booking is required locally
- Ask whether volunteers can assess your type of item
- Check any local limit on items per visitor
- Check accessibility and the route to the venue
- Allow time to stay with the item during the repair

PREPARE THE ITEM
- Write down the symptoms of the fault
- Note when the problem first appeared
- Photograph the model label if there is one
- Find the user manual if available
- Pack accessories needed to demonstrate the problem
- Clean the item before transporting it

BRING IT AND FOLLOW UP
- Pack loose parts in a labelled container
- Protect the item for transport
- Tell the volunteer about any known damage or previous repairs
- Ask before buying a replacement part
- Record the diagnosis and any suggested next step
- Check with the repairer how to use the item safely afterwards