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Consumer rights successes
This is a space to let us know about your consumer rights successes. Did you manage to get a situation satisfactorily resolved? Tell us how you did it.
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New to the Consumer Rights board? Start here
💬 Handy Forum threads from this board: * How best to post a query on consumer rights * Useful links, resources and FAQs * Quick questions on consumer rights * Do shops have to sell at the advertised price? 🗣Relevant content from MoneySavingExpert.com: * Consumer rights * Section 75 refunds * Visa, Mastercard & Amex…
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Mobility Scooter - Not Mobile - Repair Store Gone No Contact
»»» I have ADHD and Aspergers, and can't summerise without help - so here's the Summary AND the original version, for more context if needed. ««« ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SUMMARY: A Mobility Scooter was bought on 22nd Jan 2025, but developed a fault in late October 2025. Returned to Seller (reputible shop), at 9am on 13th December…
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They won't cancel my order
I ordered some wall lights from Tradesuperstoreonline (wish I'd checked the reviews first as now I have they look awful, with so many people having issues!) I know this bit is my fault, but I somehow didn't see the shipping (£19.99) and taxes (£19.71) that were added on - I suspect they weren't very visible but admittedly…
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Lost car finance payments
Hi. Im looking for some advice as the citizens advice hasnt really helped. My partner bought her car with autolend for a total of £13000 last januaray and payments were going fine until july. The payments have still been coming off her bank account every month but autolend have now contacted her to say they have not…
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Consumer Rights Act - Medical devices excluded?
Looking for some advice. I'm assisting a friend who has purchased a CPAP machine from a shop in London. I have a basic, but not exhaustive knowledge of consumer rights. The machine (which cost the best part of £1500) developed a fault within 2 months. Initially the company were responding to emails, but are now trying to…
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DFS sofa query
I wonder if anyone had any advise. We purchased 2 sofas from DFS Dec 2024. Delivery was April 2025. Within a week the sofas were creaking. I contact DFS and they said they needed to settle in. Within 30 days I contact them again and an engineer came out. He strengthen the frame with screws and said they dont really put…
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Faulty Mobile Phone
Hello All, I'm after a bit of advice in regards to a new mobile phone, that has been faulty since purchase. The purchase was made directly with the manufacturer - Motorola in this case. I raised a support ticket with Motorola within 30 days advising them of the faulty device. Whilst this would have given me the opportunity…
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Age of warranty replacement item
I purchased an electrical item direct from the manufacturer on 13/8/2025 and it recently developed a fault so I contacted them last week under warranty. They have now sent me a replacement item but I am a little disappointed as it is a refurbished unit with a manufacture date of March 2023, whereas my original unit had a…
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Damaged Kitchen - Purchased from and online DIY Kitchens
Good Evening all I have recently purchased a kitchen from a online kitchen provider, everything was fine until the kitchen arrived. The delivery drivers started by dropping two of the units. Then when it came to unboxing them there were damages. There are:Dismantled items that arrived with large gaps and not packaged…
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Another used car query
Hello all Just looking for an answer on if this is something I can persue or something I just have to suck up. I will give bullet points but if you need more information then I am happy to provide. Purchased used (2022) car from Vertu dealership online 29/11/2025 Car was delivered to me 4/12/2025 with MOT dated 19/11/2025…
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Car purchase - electrical problems
We purchased a 2016 car from a dealer in November. The day after we picked it up, the n/s rear indicator developed a fault, as did the parking sensors. We took the car back to the dealer and waited for a couple of hours to have it fixed. Just before Christmas the same faults appeared, but couldn't get it booked in until…
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Section 75 dispute
Evening My partner bought a used car a few momths ago. Various issues arose and an independent garage declared engine failure and effectively needed engine rebuild. Contacted garage who were unhelpful, so opened section 75 with m&s cc (mastercard), who checked the garage report and credited the amount back. Since then,…
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New bought used car advice
I purchased a new (to me) used car on New Years Eve, all was fine for 2 days but then an engine management light came on. I contacted the garage where I bought the car from & was told to take it to a mechanic for a diagnostic assessment. An oil dilution fault was found which my mechanic said is usually linked to a failed…
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Cotswold Company Trundle Bed Frame cracked
Hi all, I bought a trundle bed from the Cotswold Company in 2020. The frame has cracked and the crack is getting worse. On their website, they offer a 15 year guarantee but have stated that it only applies to items purchased after February 2023. Is there anything I can do? I don't have the money to replace the bed. Thanks
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Euro Car Parts - are they allowed to do this?
My son bought a car battery back in the summer. He's learning to drive so doesn't drive his car daily. Every time he wants to use it he has to jump start it and he thought a new battery would solve this. It's still an ongoing problem so he asked the garage when they did his mot and they said the battery is useless and to…
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MSE News: Buy now, pay later rules finalised – but key protections won't take force until summer
Long-awaited rules to protect the 11 million shoppers who use buy now, pay later (BNPL) have been finalised and will take force from 15 July, the financial regulator has confirmed. However, you should be very careful taking out these agreements in the meantime as you won't be covered – here's all you need to know… Read the…
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How do I get a Repair report from Giff Gaff?
We sent an iPhone 12 back to Giff Gaff as it's still in warranty after the screen completely froze. however the repair centre is claiming it's due to Liquid damage. How can I get the repair report, as the phone hasn't been in contact with any liquids? The customer agent has taken over 48hours to let us know the reason for…
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Credit Card Charge back.
I ordered a laptop on first December last year. It was delivered in a damaged condition. I immdeiately contacted the retailer. In fact I emailed them 4 times, sent photos, spoke to 3 customer service advisor and had 3 online chat threads. This was all over a period of several weeks. After promises of returns information…
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Major fault on 2nd hand car bought from dealer refusing to provide refund after returning within 28
Bought 2nd hand car £3K from dealer in August 2025, within 28 days car broke down and AA report stated major fault with blocked DPF and poor battery health, advised dealer I wanted to return the vehicle and get a refund, under consumer rights act 2015 as within 30 days. In addition to the faults when the car was delivered…
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Company offering prize and not awarding it after saying i'm a winner.
Good Evening, In December, I found a notice from a company that I was following on Social Media of a competition being ran to win Solar Panels, Battery and Heat Pump. The prize terms stated that the winner would be announced on the website on 25th December, along with including the deadline for entries of 21st December. I…
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Compromised Gift Cards
Hi all, first thread so please bear with me! In December I received 4 Xbox gift cards, x2 for a birthday and x2 for Christmas presents. I was given the receipt for the gift cards as they were all purchased in the same transaction 5/12/25 at a Sainsburys store. On 15 December 2 of the cards (£25) were scratched off and…
