Overhaul service
Our kit is straightforward to fit however, some customers prefer not to undertake this task themselves. In this case we are able to provide an overhaul service.
What's Included? Send us your clock and we will carry out a complete overhaul. The movement is first disassembled, cleaned and oiled. The troublesome contacts are removed and replaced with our unique circuit board and the clock is then reassembled and tested. We calibrate the clock using our electronic calibrator and then run the clock on test for several days to check that it is functioning correctly. Please see here for a list of which clocks are suitable for overhaul. The overhaul does not include restoration of the case, dial or bezel. We do normally clean the case to improve the appearance of the clock but this will depend on its condition when we receive it.
Charges Our charges for the overhaul service are as follows:
- Clock Overhaul £189 + Postage
- Postage cost - UK Special Delivery - £10, International tracked - £16
For the majority of clocks the standard charge is all that is required to return it to full working order, however, in some cases other parts may be worn or broken. In this case we will contact you to discuss how you wish to proceed before incurring additional charges; If you decide that you do not wish to continue then we will return the clock without charge.
Turnaround Time We allow 10 working days for an overhaul which includes time for running the clock on test. At busy times there may be a backlog of clocks to complete and we may not be able to start on your clock straight away. If timing is important to you please contact us and we will confirm a start date.
Bezels Some clocks have bezels which are very difficult to remove. We take great care over this and it is rare that we have problem, however, sometimes the retaining tabs do break (particularly if the bezel has been removed previously). In this case we either repair the bezel by soldering or bonding a new tab inside the bezel. Both methods provide a neat repair and are not visible from the front of the clock. If we receive a clock with tabs which are already cracked or broken then this may incur an additional charge in which case we will contact you to discuss this. Volvo P1800 clocks are a special case and there is a risk of cracking at the back edge of the bezel when it is removed - fortunately this is not visible when the clock is installed in the car (see our video on this here).
Sending Your Clock To Us
Please Email us before sending your clock so that we can confirm suitability for repair. Clocks sent without contacting us which turn out to be unsuitable for repair will be subject to a charge to cover return postage.
Pack your clock well in bubble wrap and send to:
Clocks4Classics, 1 Millbank Cottages, Nicholls Lane, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8UA.
Please include a note of your name and return address so that we can identify it as yours. Once your clock has arrived we will send you an e-mail to confirm that we have received it. If the clock is housed in a rev-counter or speedometer please remove it before posting and do not send any rubber gaskets, setting cables or wiring as these are not required for the overhaul.
Return Shipping Clocks from the UK are returned using Royal mail Special Delivery which is a tracked next working day service. Clocks from outside the UK are returned using the Royal Mail International Tracked or International Tracked and Signed service. Delivery times for international destinations will vary according to the country concerned - please contact us for more details. Please note that our return postage prices assume that just the clock itself is sent to us; if the clock is sent as part of another instrument (e.g. a Speedometer or Rev Counter) then additional postal charges may apply.
Customs Clocks sent from outside the UK may attract import duty if they are valued above 15 GBP on the dispatch documentation. In practice most people value their non-working clocks at less than this figure and so no duty is payable, however, any import duty charges that are incurred will be passed on to the customer as we have no other way of recovering this cost. Returned clocks are marked as "Returned after repair" and the value declared is the cost of the repair. Our experience is that this does not usually attract duty in the receiving country but please check with your local customs office.
What's Included? Send us your clock and we will carry out a complete overhaul. The movement is first disassembled, cleaned and oiled. The troublesome contacts are removed and replaced with our unique circuit board and the clock is then reassembled and tested. We calibrate the clock using our electronic calibrator and then run the clock on test for several days to check that it is functioning correctly. Please see here for a list of which clocks are suitable for overhaul. The overhaul does not include restoration of the case, dial or bezel. We do normally clean the case to improve the appearance of the clock but this will depend on its condition when we receive it.
Charges Our charges for the overhaul service are as follows:
- Clock Overhaul £189 + Postage
- Postage cost - UK Special Delivery - £10, International tracked - £16
For the majority of clocks the standard charge is all that is required to return it to full working order, however, in some cases other parts may be worn or broken. In this case we will contact you to discuss how you wish to proceed before incurring additional charges; If you decide that you do not wish to continue then we will return the clock without charge.
Turnaround Time We allow 10 working days for an overhaul which includes time for running the clock on test. At busy times there may be a backlog of clocks to complete and we may not be able to start on your clock straight away. If timing is important to you please contact us and we will confirm a start date.
Bezels Some clocks have bezels which are very difficult to remove. We take great care over this and it is rare that we have problem, however, sometimes the retaining tabs do break (particularly if the bezel has been removed previously). In this case we either repair the bezel by soldering or bonding a new tab inside the bezel. Both methods provide a neat repair and are not visible from the front of the clock. If we receive a clock with tabs which are already cracked or broken then this may incur an additional charge in which case we will contact you to discuss this. Volvo P1800 clocks are a special case and there is a risk of cracking at the back edge of the bezel when it is removed - fortunately this is not visible when the clock is installed in the car (see our video on this here).
Sending Your Clock To Us
Please Email us before sending your clock so that we can confirm suitability for repair. Clocks sent without contacting us which turn out to be unsuitable for repair will be subject to a charge to cover return postage.
Pack your clock well in bubble wrap and send to:
Clocks4Classics, 1 Millbank Cottages, Nicholls Lane, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8UA.
Please include a note of your name and return address so that we can identify it as yours. Once your clock has arrived we will send you an e-mail to confirm that we have received it. If the clock is housed in a rev-counter or speedometer please remove it before posting and do not send any rubber gaskets, setting cables or wiring as these are not required for the overhaul.
Return Shipping Clocks from the UK are returned using Royal mail Special Delivery which is a tracked next working day service. Clocks from outside the UK are returned using the Royal Mail International Tracked or International Tracked and Signed service. Delivery times for international destinations will vary according to the country concerned - please contact us for more details. Please note that our return postage prices assume that just the clock itself is sent to us; if the clock is sent as part of another instrument (e.g. a Speedometer or Rev Counter) then additional postal charges may apply.
Customs Clocks sent from outside the UK may attract import duty if they are valued above 15 GBP on the dispatch documentation. In practice most people value their non-working clocks at less than this figure and so no duty is payable, however, any import duty charges that are incurred will be passed on to the customer as we have no other way of recovering this cost. Returned clocks are marked as "Returned after repair" and the value declared is the cost of the repair. Our experience is that this does not usually attract duty in the receiving country but please check with your local customs office.