Kimberley Kampers

Possum3 · Guru

Kimberley Kampers

Yuglamron · Guru

I wonder about the Warranties with situations like these.

For example what happens if you buy one of these and for example the axles is faulty and snaps.Or the brake drums are faulty.

The supplier of the axle or Brakes would surely be liable for an item that was not up to the job or should I say "Not fit for Purpose"

Can anyone clarify that?

I doubt that any company makes 100% of it's products and they buy in stuff like axles and brakes etc.

Eaglemax · Guru

Call me cynical but I wouldn't buy a new caravan from anyone even the most popular manufacturer. I would buy a late model second hand unit though for the above reason. Too many going bust for my liking.

Possum3 · Guru

Trevor, there would be no warranty given on any item - It is hard enough getting satisfactory warranty repairs with some of the businesses still operating, absolutely no chance off a Company that doesn't exist any more - Caveat emptor.

DMaxer · Guru

If a company goes into liquidation, the warranties given are factored in as recoverable by the administrator. Although the manufacturer or supplier may have gone into administration or liquidation, there is still a consumer warranty that applies to all components used. Say for example you purchase a caravan from a manufacturer or supplier who later goes into liquidation or administration. The company that made the component that is subject to warranty, say the fridge or the axles is still bound by consumer law. If these items were made by the manufacturer or supplier that has gone bust, it is factored in by the administrator as a debt with the same status as other outstanding liabilities.

It has nothing to do with caveat emptor.

dogbox · Guru

they are sold at auction

Dickodownunder · Guru

They may have had a few problems for a while.

www.google.com.au/search

montie · Guru

DMaxer wrote:
If a company goes into liquidation, the warranties given are factored in as recoverable by the administrator. Although the manufacturer or supplier may have gone into administration or liquidation, there is still a consumer warranty that applies to all components used. Say for example you purchase a caravan from a manufacturer or supplier who later goes into liquidation or administration. The company that made the component that is subject to warranty, say the fridge or the axles is still bound by consumer law. If these items were made by the manufacturer or supplier that has gone bust, it is factored in by the administrator as a debt with the same status as other outstanding liabilities.
It has nothing to do with caveat emptor.

I agree, however if the residual stock is sold at auction I think it negates your rights under the Consumer Act.

If the product is purchased from a dealer and the manufacturer goes bust, then the dealer is responsible for the warranty under consumer law.

In the current environment, where we are experiencing manufacturers going to the wall on a monthly basis, it is a risky business paying a deposit directly to a manufacturer.

Buying through an independent dealer minimises that risk, as it is unlikely both dealer and manufacturer will go at the same time and the dealer will be holding your deposit.