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My new battery won't charge

Always test the goods you buy as soon as you receive them. If you buy goods through Ebay, consumer protection law cannot help you if you buy from an individual

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How can I get a replacement or refund for my faulty hard disk?

Online retailers have an obligation to act as go-between for their customers and Saverpoint should have acted on Mr Hurl's behalf with CNM

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Will I be charged extra duty when buying online from abroad?

If you buy something online and then find it's being shipped from abroad, the company should make this clear on its website

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  • 21/05/2011
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If my free trial of Word has expired is my PC still fit for purpose?

A reader is confused about whether his computer is worthwhile without Microsoft Word 2007, now that his free trial of the word-processing software is over

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Who should refund my money for software – PC World or Roxio?

A reader bought software that won't work on his computer, and has had his money refunded. But the name on the refund is spelt wrong – what are his legal options?

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Do I have to return an incorrect battery to Hong Kong for a refund?

Even though the company lists a UK address, if it is based outside the UK, it is outside UK legislation and your only hope is to return it and hope for a refund

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Can I sue a software developer if I've lost data due to a 2GB limit?

The developers of Clipmate put a 2GB limit on clips, but as the software is a decade old, it would be hard to sue for loss of information

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Did Avast cause my PC to crash?

We believe that Avast's security software is good, so it is much more likely that there were incompatibility issues with previous anti-virus software

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Why can't I get a replacement for a fridge that has an inherent fault?

An LG fridge freezer bought over the internet from Appliances Online developed a fault that LG said could not be repaired, but getting a replacement is not that easy

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  • 30/04/2011
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Caught by a voucher expiry date

Is it fair that Amazon imposes a time limit on a gift voucher being used?

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  • 22/04/2011
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What can I do if an online company has no contact details on its site?

An online order placed with Wantglasses did not arrive, but it's impossible to contact the company, despite the Ecommerce regulations requirements

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  • 22/04/2011
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Who should fix a faulty laptop bought from an Ebay seller?

A notebook computer is continually malfunctioning but the Ebay seller has disappeared, so getting a replacement is not an option

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If a BT broadband adapter is faulty, do I have to accept a refund?

Is BT within its rights to offer a refund instead of a replacement?

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