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Faulty goods

Dealing with faulty goods

  • When you have a right to a refund for a faulty product
  • Who has legal responsibility when something you buy doesn’t work
  • The difference between guarantees and Sale of Goods Act rights
  • How your rights might change and what you can do

What's in this guide

Your rights

Laws, regulations and other measures to deal with problems

How to complain about faulty goods

Step-by-step guides to help you get the result you want

Sample letters

Templates of letters you can use to complain to companies and the authorities

FAQs

Commonly-asked questions and answers about faulty goods

Faulty goods: how your rights could change

A European Commission's proposal means you could lose the right to a refund for faulty goods.