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EU citizens officially have the right to repair. So what next?

The five-year-old washing machine is broken, and statutory warranty and commercial guarantees have long since expired – but perhaps it can be repaired? Since the end of July, manufacturers have been obliged to offer at least the possibility of repair for certain products.

EU citizens officially have the right to repair. So what next?

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The five-year-old washing machine is broken, and statutory warranty and commercial guarantees have long since expired – but perhaps it can be repaired?

Since the end of July, manufacturers have been obliged to offer at least the possibility of repair for certain products.

Domestic washing machines are among these products: so in the event of [&hellip The post EU citizens officially have the right to repair.

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The five-year-old washing machine is broken, and statutory warranty and commercial guarantees have long since expired – but perhaps it can be repaired? Since the end of July, manufacturers have been obliged to offer at least the possibility of repair for certain products. Domestic washing machines are among these products: so in the event of [&hellip The post EU citizens officially have the right to repair.

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