Warranty problem

Warranty expired but the item failed? The expiry date may not be the whole story.

A voluntary warranty is separate from consumer guarantees. Product type, price, age, representations and expected durability can all be relevant to a complaint.

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What to do first

  1. 1Find the warranty terms without assuming they are the only rights.
  2. 2Record the item age, price, use and failure.
  3. 3Ask the seller to explain its consumer-guarantee position in writing.

Evidence worth organising

  • ✓Proof of purchase
  • ✓Warranty document and product advertising
  • ✓Failure photos, diagnostic or repair report
  • ✓Seller and manufacturer responses

How to make the complaint useful

Avoid claiming a fixed product lifetime unless you have a reliable source. Present the facts and ask for a clear assessment.

Source: ACCC — Warranties.

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