"Just want to make everyone aware of the huge scam involving extra warranties on electrical goods, especially in the run up towards Christmas. I only found this out last week but if you have bought anything first-hand, if it breaks down due to a manufacturing issue, i.e you didn't do it yourself you can either get the shop to repair it FREE OF CHARGE or you can claim a FREE LIKE-FOR-LIKE REPLACEMENT. This is all backed by consumer direct. Anything you buy is guaranteed for SIX YEARS regardless of whether or not you bought a Guarantee.

BASICALLY DO NOT BUY EXTRA GUARANTEES YOU DO NOT NEED THEM!!!

Under the Sale of Goods act 1979 you have the right to free repair or replacement.

I have just put this into practice, my Nan bought an electric fire from a well known catalogue company, it broke down after having it 18 months, she was told that because it was out of the 12 month guarantee she was not entitled to ANYTHING. THIS IS NOT TRUE. I rang on behalf of my Grandmother, quoted the Sale of Goods Act and lo and behold, I spoke to them tonight to which they stated that they had 'spoken to their legal department and they would replace the fire'.

If I can do this so can you! Refuse to be ripped off!! Lets get the power back in to the hands of the consumers!! Pass it on people!!
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