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    How long is the legal guarantee for goods bought in Finland?

    Your rights when a product breaks or does not work.

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    Short answer

    Your Europe explains that under EU rules you have a legal guarantee of at least two years for goods bought from a business. If a product turns out to be faulty in that time, the seller must repair or replace it, or give a price reduction or refund. This right is separate from any extra warranty the seller or maker offers.

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    Why

    1. Your Europe gives at least two years as the EU legal guarantee.
    2. The seller is responsible for faulty goods, according to Your Europe.
    3. The legal guarantee applies to shop and online purchases alike.

    Details

    In Finland the seller's liability for defects can last longer than two years for durable goods. Finnish consumer law looks at how long the product should reasonably last.

    Tip

    Keep receipts for larger purchases. They prove the date of purchase if something breaks.

    What may differ

    Goods bought from private sellers are not covered in the same way.

    Common misconception

    If the shop gives no warranty, you have no rights when a product breaks.

    What actually happens

    The legal guarantee applies whether or not the shop gives its own warranty.

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Consumer rights depend on the purchase and the seller, so check the terms or ask the Consumer Advisory Services.

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