Steven Crook & Chris Yalland became friends at school, 7 years on and by chance their paths met again. Steve worked as a power tool technician and also managed the repair side of the main Bosch distribution centre based in the rolling hills of Devon. Chris joined the team as a power tool technician in 1987, a solid friendship quickly developed. They beavered away developing their knowledge and exp
ertise further for the next few years. Then the recession struck in the early 1990’s, with jobs at threat and the need to provide for their families they took the plunge and went into partnership in 1992 and so Toolfix Ltd was born. In 1992 with over 20 years combined knowledge anything worth knowing about fixing power tools they already knew. They set up with a detailed plan to make the business the success it is today, already being well connected and respected in their field they picked up business swiftly. They also offered a free collection service from tool companies in Devon, Dorset and Somerset which provided them solid foundations to grow from. On top of this they picked up work repairing power tools for some of the main companies in the power tool world. Forwarding on over 20 years, Toolfix is now the largest power tool company in the UK still covering Devon, Dorset and Somerset as well as being Dewalt’s number one repair agent since 2009. Their Technicians have over 70 years joint experience repairing power tools, they are probably the most knowledgeable power tool technicians in the country if not the world. Toolfix are a warranty agent for Dewalt, Bosch, Makita, Hitachi, Millwaukee plus other power tool manufacturers. They can arrange collections directly from the customer for power tools which have a fault while still under warranty at no cost to the customer. The Toolfix team can help with all technical questions on the following number 01626 362129, they can also supply you with spare parts for all power tools at trade price. Toolfix offer a FREE estimate service for all non-warranty power tool repairs, due to their extremely competitive pricing it is often cheaper than anticipated to repair your power tools and well worth a quick no obligation call to enquire - 01626 362129. Customers are also welcome to pop in with their power tools for a FREE estimate at their workshop in Newton Abbot.
