{"id":2893,"date":"2017-05-08T10:48:44","date_gmt":"2017-05-08T10:48:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ccpc.ie\/consumers\/?page_id=2893"},"modified":"2026-01-10T11:56:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T11:56:00","slug":"guarantees-and-warranties","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ccpc.ie\/consumers\/shopping\/buying-goods\/guarantees-and-warranties\/","title":{"rendered":"Guarantees and warranties"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What is a guarantee?<\/h2>\n<p>A guarantee confirms that a business will repair or replace an item if something goes wrong within a certain amount of time. If a product comes with a guarantee, it is usually provided free of charge by the manufacturer. Household products like electrical appliances and furniture often come with a guarantee. The guarantee remains in place even if a product is transferred to another consumer.<\/p>\n<h2>What is a warranty?<\/h2>\n<p>A warranty is like an insurance policy for a product which you usually have to pay for.\u00a0 A business may offer a warranty to you when you buy a product from them. Warranties often last longer than guarantees and may offer wider protection. Purchasing a warranty is completely optional. If you are buying a product that you will have for a long period of time you may want the peace of mind a warranty gives.<\/p>\n<h2>Do I have rights in addition to a warranty or guarantee?<\/h2>\n<p>Consumer law means that a business has obligations to you regardless of any warranty or guarantee you have. Always make sure you understand <a href=\"\/consumers\/shopping\/buying-goods\/buying-and-returning-goods\/\">your consumer rights<\/a> if you are thinking about buying a warranty.<\/p>\n<h2>What should I think about before taking out a guarantee or warranty?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>find out what exactly the guarantee or warranty covers<\/li>\n<li>always check the terms and conditions of the guarantee or warranty. For example, you may need to register the guarantee with the manufacturer to activate it<\/li>\n<li>remember that a warranty is completely optional and can be expensive. Don\u2019t feel pressurised into buying one<\/li>\n<li>consider what it would cost to replace the item and compare this to the cost of the warranty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It can be hard to understand the difference between guarantees and warranties and how these work alongside your consumer rights. 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