My $1,000 laptop died after two years. It had a one-year warranty. Is complaining a waste of time?

Your basic consumer rights aren’t interchangeable for product warranties, says Australian consumer law and policy professional Kat George even if the warranty has expired your rights still apply

Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email

I have a Lenovo laptop (bought for $1,000) that died after two years. It has a stated one-year warranty, but according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, I should expect it to have a “reasonable life span”. Realistically, what are the chances of me getting an international company to honour our consumer laws, or would I just be wasting my time?

Anyone conducting business in Australia must comply with Australian consumer law. This includes international companies selling products to consumers living in Australia.

Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning

Continue reading…

Read More

Law (Australia) | The Guardian