Warranty Start Date?

[Himaginn]

The document linked above contains this very interesting statement:

Second-hand goods

Second–hand goods that you buy from a trader are also covered by the minimum 2-year guarantee. However, goods bought from private individuals or at public auctions are not covered.


In some EU countries, the buyer and seller can agree to a guarantee period of less than 2 years, but no shorter than 1 year. This should be made clear at the time of purchase.

Does that apply to all second hand goods bought from a trader, including motor vehicles? If so, the implications are enormous.

Possibly explains why, in France, there must be a minimum of 18 months MOT equivalent, (although it's recognised that MOT is no guarantee of 'no faults') However, I believe the seller must not be aware of any undeclared faults, although how this works in practice , I don't know.

 

[danechip]

Yes, from when you receive the item. Imagine getting an item on finance, buy now pay later. They would be waiting over a month for funds from the finance company..

 

[securespark]

I have made an enquiry and received a reply:

Dear Mr. Abbott,


Thank you for your e-mail to the UK European Consumer Centre.


There is no legal obligation on retailers or manufacturers to provide a warranty. Those that do provide a warranty can choose to do so at their own terms. If they want the warranty to begin from the date of purchase as opposed to the date of delivery, they are within their rights to make this choice. The law states that once a warranty is in place, it is legally binding.


I hope that clarifies the situation for you. Please do not hesitate to contact us again if you have any further questions.

 

[D_Hailsham]

I have made an enquiry and received a reply:

Thank you for your e-mail to the UK European Consumer Centre.

There is no legal obligation on retailers or manufacturers to provide a warranty.

Why ask them?
How do they define "warranty"?
Are they even aware of the Consumer Rights Act 2105?

All products are covered by the Act from time of delivery. Any "guarantee" or "warranty" provided by the manufacturer cannot take away your rights under the Act.

Just think what would happen if you ordered and paid for something which would be delivered a year later. Would you be happy to lose one year's warranty? (NB Morgan Cars used to have a waiting time of about seven years, so you have to order well in advance. Warranty? Sorry Sir, that ran out six years ago.)

The correct place to ask is Citizens Advice consumer help line on 03454 04 05 06.

 

[Bosswhite]

A warranty normally means additional rights over a guarantee, which are an extra benefit to the Guarantee and can be taken out anytime the manufacturer stipulates on the conditions, on purchase of item, delivery of item, or when the original Guarantee is about to expire.