Repair Café visit checklist

Check the local event0/6

• 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 item0/6

• 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 up0/6

• 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