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That EU Directive about 2 year warranty

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  • 11-09-2009 10:30pm
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    the groutch
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    can someone please clarify this for me?
    I am about to sell something I've had for about 9 months and would be great if when selling it I can say that it's got 15 months left on it's warranty


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    foggy_lad
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    the groutch wrote: »
    can someone please clarify this for me?
    I am about to sell something I've had for about 9 months and would be great if when selling it I can say that it's got 15 months left on it's warranty
    when you buy something there is a contract between you and the retailer, when the item is sold on to someone else there is no longer a contract with the retailer. the only recourse available to the new purchaser would be the manufacturer warranty unless they stipulate their warranty only covers the original purchaser.

    the new buyer has no statutory rights, but may have the remaining period of a manufacturer guarantee/warranty


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    Elessar
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    The 2 year directive was not implemented here because our statutory laws provide greater protection.


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    foggy_lad
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    Elessar wrote: »
    The 2 year directive was not implemented here because our statutory laws provide greater protection.
    but because you are selling the item on the buyer has no statutory rights regarding the item unless you were prepared to give a personal guarantee and stand over the item.

    this link describes it much better
    http://www.consumerconnect.ie/eng/Hot_Topics/Guides-to-Consumer-Law/Shopping/secondhand-goods.html


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