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Sale of goods act 1979: key takeaways

The Sale of Goods Act 1979 was incorporated to ease business transactions. The contracts act was not the only possible means of regulating the relationship between buyer and seller and the act was introduced to provide additional protection to consumers and purchasers. With this act in place, sellers and buyers could engage in trade with specific guarantees regarding the quality and standard of the goods supplied.

What is the sale of goods act?

It is submitted that the sale of goods act 1979 has been part of a change in consumer dealings with its most significant contributions being to the rights consumers have where they buy products that turn out to be faulty. The sale of goods act 1979 requires goods to be as described as satisfactory quality and fit for purpose. You can always expect a quality and entertaining online Bingo. Fit for purpose means for their everyday purpose and also any specific purpose that you agreed with the seller. Goods sold must also match any sample you were shown in-store or any description in a brochure. The only time goods are not required to be satisfactory quality is if a defect or issue was specifically drawn to your attention before you bought them.

Major purpose of drafting the act

The contribution of the act was to enhance consumer confidence. It has been argued that without the act and its successors, there would be little protection for consumers. If consumers believe they have few rights when purchasing goods, then they are slow to trust newer and less-familiar brands and will continue to buy goods only from well-established brands. Therefore, the act was brought about due to a concern for protecting consumer rights and thereby promoting consumer confidence and increasing competition among producers.

Faulty goods replaced or repaired

Consumers have the right to get faulty goods replaced or repaired if it’s too late to reject them. You can state your preference but the retailer can normally choose to do whatever would be cheapest. Under the sale of goods act, the retailer must either repair or replace faulty goods within a reasonable time without causing significant inconvenience. If the seller refuses, you are allowed to claim either a reduction on the purchase price or your money back minus an amount for the usage you have had of the goods. If the retailer won’t replace the damaged ones, you may have the right to arrange for someone else to repair your item and then claim the compensation from the retailer for the cost.

Proving your claim for faulty goods

You have six years to take a claim to court for faulty goods in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. In Scotland, you have five years. If your claim under the sale of goods act ends up in court, you may have to prove that the fault was present when you brought the item. If your claim is about a problem that arose within six months of buying the product, it is assumed that the problem was there on the day you received it. It is up to the retailer to prove that the goods were of satisfactory quality, fit for purpose, or as described when it sold them.

It is submitted the act has been part of and has helped to develop consumer protection. It has been part of an effort to boost competition by giving consumers certain assurances about their rights when purchasing from businesses.

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