On 22 Jul 2005 10:00:46 -0700, wrote:

I would take it back to the shop you bought it from, they should
replace it or refund you some money depending on the time you have had
it for. To me it doesn't sound like it is fit for the purpose it was
sold for, seeing as it's just out of warranty. If they start playing up
threaten 'em with the trading standards. I think the shop has a
responsibility for the product purchased for 5 years after purchase
which kinda makes a mockery of extended warranties. I forget all the
ins and outs but I was told this pretty recently about my home cinema
system when that went nipples north,. I'd check it out with them though
just in case...........

Richard


Not exactly.

There is a statute of limitations of 6 years on the seller's statutory
liability in terms of sale of goods legislation to consumers.

However, this does not mean that the retailer is compelled to
repair/replace for free for this time period.

In the event of a dispute - reasonableness would apply. If the
purchaser had bought a £15 unknown VCR and it failed after 5 years,
then probably a claim under the Small Claims track through the court
would not have a high chance of success. On the other hand, if as in
this case it's a quality branded product failing just outside
warranty, then there would be a good chance that the retailer would
have to do something.

The warranty is simply there for the retailer's convenience and is
basically a way that the manufacturer back-to-backs the retailer's
responsibility with resources of his own in terms of repair or
replacement.




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