Consumer Rights

7 articles

Consumer holding a product with warranty, illustrating the choice between dealership and independent repair services for warranty validity.
Buying Guides

What Are Your Consumer Rights for Product Warranties and Returns?

Even with a written warranty, consumers are not required to use branded parts or dealership repairs to keep that warranty valid, according to MyFloridaCFO .

Hugo Lambert·August 8, 2026
A cracked modern appliance next to a pile of discarded, older but functional products, illustrating planned obsolescence and consumer frustration.
Product Reviews

How Brands Engineer Products for Shorter Lifespans and Your Buying Choices

In 2010, a typical appliance lasted up to 16 years.

Hugo Lambert·August 5, 2026
Abstract representation of AI data streams and human silhouettes, symbolizing the intersection of artificial intelligence, personal data, and privacy concerns in marketing.
Technology

AI innovation's privacy risks demand new marketing regulations

Despite a near-unanimous 141-6 vote in the Connecticut House for a new consumer data privacy bill, experts warn that AI's ability to infer sensitive personal information from seemingly innocuous data

Victor Hale·July 18, 2026
Consumer holding a warranty document, symbolizing empowerment and protection under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act against manufacturer control.
Buying Guides

Magnuson-Moss: Product Warranties & Consumer Remedies

In Maine, car manufacturers will be legally compelled to open vehicle telematics access by September 2027.

Hugo Lambert·July 7, 2026
A consumer facing a futuristic interface displaying restrictions and fees, symbolizing the impact of 2026 purchase limitations on buying choices.
Brand Spotlights

Past purchase limitations in 2026 may restrict your buying choices.

Marie Duggan was charged $1,200 by Delta Airlines just to change a flight, a stark example of how routine transactions are becoming punitive.

Stella Moreno·June 28, 2026
A person examining a product warranty document with a magnifying glass, highlighting the importance of understanding warranty terms and conditions for consumer protection.
Buying Guides

What Are Product Warranty Types and How Do You Make a Claim?

Even if a product fails just after its stated warranty expires, consumers might still have legal recourse, as state statutes of limitations for warranty breaches often extend up to four years from the

Hugo Lambert·April 12, 2026
A person confidently examining a product warranty document, highlighting consumer empowerment and understanding of their rights regarding product coverage and claims.
Buying Guides

A Consumer's Product Warranty Guide: Understanding Coverage, Claims, and Rights

Understand your product warranty rights and coverage. This guide demystifies express and implied warranties, helping you navigate claims and protect your purchases.

Hugo Lambert·April 10, 2026