Consumers’ right to repair continues to be strengthened in Europe. Parliament approved strengthening the “right to repair” in addition to reducing the amount of waste from this activity and at a more beneficial price for everyone. This is a law that will undoubtedly encourage every consumer with a mobile device to extend its life through repairs.

Manufacturers need to repair devices

According to the new law; Manufacturers must provide repair services in a timely and cost-effective mannerIn addition to informing consumers about their rights. Guarantee Each device such as iPhone It may be extended for another year due to quality. When the warranty expires, The manufacturer has the obligation to repair products that are technically repairable.. Apart from smartphones, there are also washing machines, vacuum cleaners and commonly used household items.

iPhone in repair

One advantage of strengthening this law is that: Consumers will be able to borrow the device while the manufacturer delivers the repaired device to them.. If the device can no longer be repaired, The direct alternative for the manufacturer is to offer a refurbished unit.

A European online platform available to consumers

What draws attention to this reinforcement are two factors; first: A form where consumers can evaluate and compare repair services Depending on your device problem, prices and repair time. Secondly, a platform will be created to help consumers find repair shops.sellers of refurbished products and even buyers of products that are no longer usable.

According to the parliament, the repair market in the EU will be strengthened and Aims to reduce repair costs. In addition to making parts and tools available, manufacturers must offer reasonable prices and forget about contractual or technical provisions that prevent the repair of devices. Once this supplement is officially adopted and published in the Official Journal of the EU, each member state will have 24 months to incorporate it into their national legislation.

Apple Self Service Repairs

From Apple’s perspective, self-service repairs are now more than a reality, along with adequate technical support for device repair. When you open the repair page, We’ll see if Apple can offer all the coverage needed for consumers who can’t repair their devices themselves. on this new EU online platform.

There are many stores and distributors that cover Apple products, the problem is that since it is not completely official there is distrust. With the changes made in the legislation, this situation will change in favor of all parties.