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MSE News: Your consumer rights are changing - what you need to know
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Former_MSE_Helen
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You'll soon have 30 days to return faulty goods for a full refund, as part of major changes to consumers' rights...
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Your consumer rights are changing - what you need to know
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Is it worth including a few words here about Section 75 and Chargeback?What if retailers and traders don't follow the rules?
In some circumstances you may be able to take your case to the Consumer Ombudsman if you've not had any luck with the firm itself. But ultimately, the only other way to enforce your rights is to take your gripe to court.0 -
Does MSE have some link with the Consumer Ombudsman? I can't work out why else they would keep promoting this toothless, non regulatory business.0
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What do these changes mean for the old 'up to' 6 years time limit for repairs etc. under the Sale of Goods Act?
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Sunil0 -
You still have "upto" 6 years to claim in court if a product hasn't lasted a reasonable length of time.My views and opinions are my own and do not represent those of my employer(s) or anyone else0
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What do these changes mean for the old 'up to' 6 years time limit for repairs etc. under the Sale of Goods Act?
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Sunil
The 6 years time limit doesn't come from SoGA, it comes from the limitations act (which is unaffected by the consumer rights act).You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means - Inigo Montoya, The Princess Bride0 -
currys will love this.0
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leeroy2009 wrote: »currys will love this.
Because now instead of 28 days, they have to do 30 days?0 -
I suspect a lot of retailers, Currys included, will be unhappy with:CoolHotCold wrote: »Because now instead of 28 days, they have to do 30 days?If that repair or replacement doesn't help, you can now ask for a refund after just one attempt.0 -
leeroy2009 wrote: »currys will love this.
I expect Currys will continue referring people to the manufacturer, just as they do now.0 -
CoolHotCold wrote: »Because now instead of 28 days, they have to do 30 days?
According to their website, its 21 days.
However, they'll no longer be able to present it as an "offer" of theirs - since that is a practice that is specifically prohibited.
Of course it doesn't apply to change of mind returns but their policy would have to make that clear (so as to not mislead).You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means - Inigo Montoya, The Princess Bride0
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