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Tesco purchase

Few months back i bought a electric toothbrush for £17 in 50% off. Now it is not charging up any more. Can i return back to store and get a new one. I've a receipt.

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  • Spank
    Spank Posts: 1,751 Forumite
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    Yeah, they usually are good for up to a year.
  • Figment
    Figment Posts: 2,643 Forumite
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    Few months back i bought a electric toothbrush for £17 in 50% off. Now it is not charging up any more. Can i return back to store and get a new one. I've a receipt.

    As long as it wasn't sold with known faults, then you should be able to get a replacement/refund. Although unlikely, it's their prerogative to arrange a repair if they deem it more cost effective
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  • Enterprise_1701C
    Enterprise_1701C Posts: 23,414 Forumite
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    Any new consumer durable sold in this country HAS to have at least a year's guarantee, the price does not matter.
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  • robmar0se
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    Subject to Figment's comment above, if not in stock, the law permits them to refund yr money. I wouldn't think it would be cost effective to repair, so Tesco may upgrade you, or give yr money back.
  • johnmc
    johnmc Posts: 1,265 Forumite
    Not sure about Tesco but Asda allow the purchase price against a new model.
  • Notmyrealname
    Notmyrealname Posts: 4,003 Forumite
    Any new consumer durable sold in this country HAS to have at least a year's guarantee,

    Rubbish. I suggest you go and learn about the Sale of Goods Act. There is no such thing as a fixed term guarantee, only that after the first 6 months it is up to you to prove there is a fault that was present at manufacture.
  • stardak
    stardak Posts: 19 Forumite
    Always worth a try!
  • neilwoods
    neilwoods Posts: 2,304 Forumite
    As figment says, if it was sold as defective or missing part (unlikely for tesco), then they could argue, you bought the item knowing it a problem.

    As long as it is not been damaged by someone, then yes should get a full replacement or refund.

    Correct me if i am wrong, but most of these 12 month warranties are worthless, more of a courtesy offered by companies to reassure the person buying an item.

    Its the sales of good act that is what is important, as stated above 6 months. After that have upto 6 years to make a claim (except scotland 5 years)
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  • Figment
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    neilwoods wrote: »

    Correct me if i am wrong, but most of these 12 month warranties are worthless, more of a courtesy offered by companies to reassure the person buying an item.

    A warranty is in addition to the purchaser's statutory rights. Warranty terms and conditions cannot void or diminish those rights.
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  • wealdroam
    wealdroam Posts: 19,180 Forumite
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    Any new consumer durable sold in this country HAS to have at least a year's guarantee, the price does not matter.
    Is that true?

    I didn't know that.

    Can you please provide a citation?
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