UKConsumer Rights
Refunds, warranties, debt collection, online shopping, credit card chargebacks
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Returns & Refunds
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Faulty Goods
(4)I bought goods online and they're faulty. What are my rights?
You have the right to a repair, replacement, or refund for faulty goods bought online, usually within 30 days for a full refund under the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
How long do I have to reject faulty goods for a full refund?
You generally have 30 days from delivery to reject faulty goods and get a full refund under the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
I bought a used car from a dealer and it broke down. Am I covered?
Yes, you are likely covered under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, which gives you rights to repair, replacement, or a refund if the used car was not of satisfactory quality, fit for purpose, or as described.
I bought goods on sale. Do I have the same rights as for full-price items?
Yes, you have exactly the same legal rights for sale items as for full-price goods under the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
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Services & Contracts
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Online Shopping
(5)How long do I have to return goods bought online?
You have 14 days from the day you receive the goods to cancel the contract and return them for a full refund.
I bought a digital download that doesn't work. What remedies do I have?
You have the right to a repair, replacement, price reduction, or full refund for a faulty digital download under the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
An online subscription auto-renewed without clear notice. Can I cancel?
Yes, you can cancel β UK law requires clear, prominent notice before auto-renewal, and failure to provide it makes the renewal term unenforceable.
The delivery of my online order is very late. Can I cancel?
Yes, you can cancel your online order if delivery is unreasonably late β the law says youβre entitled to a full refund if the trader fails to deliver within the agreed time or, if no time was agreed, within 30 days.
I signed up for a free trial and was charged without proper warning. Is this lawful?
No, it is not lawful to charge you after a free trial without clear, prominent, and timely warning β the law requires upfront disclosure of any charges and easy cancellation.
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Misleading Info
(6)A trader used misleading pricing to trick me into buying. Is this illegal?
Yes, it is illegal for a trader to use misleading pricing to trick you into buying β this breaches the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.
A trader said the product was handmade but it wasn't. Is this a criminal offence?
Yes, falsely claiming a product is handmade can be a criminal offence under the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008, which prohibit misleading actions.
The product I bought doesn't match the description. What can I do?
You have the right to reject the product and get a full refund within 30 days if it doesnβt match its description, as required by the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
A service provider quoted Β£500 but charged Β£800. Am I bound to pay?
No, you are not bound to pay the extra Β£300 β the service provider must honour the quoted price unless you agreed in writing to the increase before the work began.
Can I claim a refund if a pre-ordered item is significantly different from advertised?
Yes, you can claim a refund if a pre-ordered item is significantly different from its advertised description β this breaches the Consumer Rights Act 2015, which requires goods to match their description.
I was misled by fake online reviews. Is this an unfair trading practice?
Yes, being misled by fake online reviews is an unfair trading practice under UK law, as it constitutes misleading action and breaches the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.
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Consumer Protection
(7)Can a trader exclude liability for faulty goods in their T&Cs?
No, a trader cannot exclude or restrict liability for faulty goods under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 β such terms in T&Cs are automatically unfair and unenforceable against consumers.
I received unsolicited goods in the post. Do I have to pay for them?
No, you do not have to pay for unsolicited goods sent to you in the UK β they are treated as an unconditional gift under the Unsolicited Goods Act 1971.
A company contract says I must use arbitration not courts. Is this enforceable?
Yes, arbitration clauses are generally enforceable in the UK β but not if you're a consumer and the clause is unfair or prevents you from going to court for statutory rights.
Can I cancel a contract for home improvements made during a doorstep visit?
Yes, you can usually cancel a home improvement contract made during a doorstep visit within 14 days under the Consumer Contracts Regulations.
A gym is refusing to let me cancel despite a cooling-off period. What are my rights?
You have a legal right to cancel most gym contracts within 14 days of signing or receiving the contract, and the gym must refund you in full if you cancel during this cooling-off period.
A builder started work but never finished. What remedies do I have?
You may be entitled to repeat performance, a price reduction, or termination of the contract β especially if the builder is a trader and youβre a consumer under the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
A product injured my child. Can I claim compensation from the manufacturer?
Yes, you may be able to claim compensation from the manufacturer under the Consumer Protection Act 1987 if the product was defective and caused injury to your child.