TV faulty out of warranty - what are my rights?

lincroft1710

Al_Ross said:

lincroft1710 said:

So if the TV has a life expectancy of say 4 years

No one has ever claimed a tv should only last 4 years.What manufactures used to state was that  after 7 years of average usage the screen may start to show signs that it was going by giving s duller picture.

There are many lcd tv's, including mine over 7 years old and the pictures are as good as the first time they were first switched on.

But if asked for an average years life of a tv,I say 7 years.

I had one that lasted about 3 or 4 years, which was common for many flatscreens a few years ago  I also have one that is 35 years old.

pinkshoes

At £300 it's definitely a budget TV so I wouldnt expect it to last for much more than 5 years.

Go back to the retailer and see what they say. They might insist on you getting a report at your own expense, but if the report shows an inherent fault then they will need to pay. It might be easier for them to just offer a partial refund.

My Sony Bravia LCD is around 20 years old and still going strong. Which means I can't get a smart TV til it dies, and who knows when that might be?!?!?

lemondrops69

The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.

Stu666

lemondrops69 said:

The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.

Cute, but doesn't justify manufacturing goods with defective parts.