Originally Posted by Matt D:
“Apple provides a 1 year manufacturer's warranty - this is not a statutory thing, and is in addition to your rights as a consumer.
The "2 year EU warranty" is with the retailer, not the manufacturer. And it is actually less than what we've already long had in the UK via the Sale of Goods Act 1979 (as amended), which gives consumers up to 6 years to claim against the retailer for goods that are inherently faulty, not fit for purpose, etc. (only 5 if in Scotland).
Wherever you buy an iPhone from, whether from Apple directly or another retailer, it will have a 1 year warranty with the manufacturer (Apple), 2 years of cover with the retailer via the "EU warranty", and up to 6 years of cover with the retailer via the Sale of Goods Act.”
“Apple provides a 1 year manufacturer's warranty - this is not a statutory thing, and is in addition to your rights as a consumer.
The "2 year EU warranty" is with the retailer, not the manufacturer. And it is actually less than what we've already long had in the UK via the Sale of Goods Act 1979 (as amended), which gives consumers up to 6 years to claim against the retailer for goods that are inherently faulty, not fit for purpose, etc. (only 5 if in Scotland).
Wherever you buy an iPhone from, whether from Apple directly or another retailer, it will have a 1 year warranty with the manufacturer (Apple), 2 years of cover with the retailer via the "EU warranty", and up to 6 years of cover with the retailer via the Sale of Goods Act.”
I'm bumping Matt's post as this is the clearest explanation I've seen of warranties via manufacturer and retailer and which applies where.





