Terms & Conditions
Care & Repair
Section A – What’s included?
Breakdown:
We will repair your Product in the event of breakdown due to an electrical or mechanical fault that affects the operation of the Product.
If you require support and advice if your Product isn't working, please get in touch with our team of experts (see Section J for contact details) who will try to diagnose the problem and confirm whether the fault is due to an electrical or mechanical breakdown.
If the problem is confirmed as an electrical or mechanical fault, but we can't solve the problem over the phone we will repair the Product or provide you with a Currys voucher to obtain a replacement Product in one of our stores (please note the Product Replacement details and the Section B exclusions).
During the call we will advise on next steps including whether you will need to take your item to store depending on the size of the Product.
7 Day Fix Promise
To get you back up and running quickly, where we are dealing with the fault, we aim to repair products within 7 calendar days.
If we take over 7 calendar days to resolve the fault, you may request a replacement Product.
Please note the Product Replacement section below.
The day after the date you book in your Product in one of our stores.
The date of our engineer’s first visit when access to the Product is gained.
The day after the date that we collect your Product from you.
When the Product is back in store and available for you to collect.
The first delivery date available to return the Product to you.
When our engineer completes the repair.
The 7-day promise is subject to allowing us reasonable access to the Product for assessment and resolution. If we cannot get access to the Product (e.g. you are away), the 7-day promise will not start. You will need to reschedule our engineer's visit and the 7-day promise will start when our engineer gains access to the Product.
We may at our sole discretion repair the Product or any part of it using a repair service of our choice.
Repair location
The repair will take place in our repair centre or in home, dependant on product type. Household Appliances will be in-home, TV & Entertainment Products will be via collection and return and Computers, Gadgets and Electric Scooters will be drop off and collect from store (if you are not able to get to store then a collection from home or the business’s office can be arranged).
Product Replacement
If we cannot repair your Product you will be given a Currys voucher to obtain a replacement Product in one of our stores. You will have 12 months from the date of issue of the voucher to use the voucher. The value of the voucher will be based on an equivalent or similar specification product up to a maximum of your original Product purchase price. We will also provide you with a Currys voucher to purchase delivery, installation and recycling (where applicable).
If replace your Product, the original Product will become our property.
Walk Out Working (This applies to Computers & Gadgets only)
If we are unable to repair your Computers & Gadget Product and we replace it by giving you a Currys voucher to obtain a replacement product you will be entitled to receive walk out working services from our in-store experts. We will:
Set-up and check your device so it’s ready to use when you get home or to your office.
Give you 1 to 1 time with an expert, setting up your software and accounts on the device.
Transfer any data from any back-ups you have.
Products excluded from Walk Out Working are Cameras, Camcorders, HiFi, Portable audio, GPS, Games Consoles, Electric Scooters, Hoverboards, PC Peripherals and Telephones.
Multiple Failures
If your Product has an electrical or mechanical fault after being repaired on two previous occasions, you may request a replacement. This benefit applies on the third separate electrical or mechanical fault. If you request a replacement in accordance with this clause the provisions of the 'Product Replacement' section will apply.
24/7 Expert Support (This applies to Computers & Gadgets and TV & Entertainment Systems only)
Our expert support service covers a variety of products from our Computers & Gadgets and TV & Entertainment Systems Products. Call our Currys experts (see Section J for contact details) and we will help you with any ‘get started’ and ‘how to?’ questions.
Valet Service (This applies to Household Appliances only)
We will provide one valet service for your Product during the lifetime of the Plan for 'Term' customers. Or every 5 years for 'Pay as you go' customers. The valet service is available if your Plan applies to a Product that is one of the following large kitchen appliances only:
Washing Machines, Washer Dryers and Dishwashers – cleaned and descaled.
Tumble Dryers – cleaned.
Cookers – trays, grills, interior and exterior cleaned.
Fridges, Freezers and Fridge Freezers – defrosted and given an antibacterial clean.
To book an appointment, call Currys Support (see Section J for contact details)
Built-in Battery failure (For Electric Scooters and Hoverboards only)
Our support includes battery failure for Electric Scooters and Hoverboards if the non-disposable battery fails to hold a charge as per the manufacturers’ instructions. Damage or failure due to improperly maintaining the battery or caused by not following the manufacturers’ instructions will be excluded.
Eligibility
Consumers
- You must be a minimum of 16 years old
- You need to be a resident of the United Kingdom and have been living in the UK or Channel Islands for at least 6 out of the last 12 months.
Businesses
- The legal entity acquiring Care & Repair must be registered in the UK.
- You must be an authorised agent of the legal entity acquiring Care & Repair.
Consumers and Businesses
- Your product must be in good working order
Eligible products:
TV & Entertainment Systems: Televisions, DVD Recorders, Blu-ray players, Home Cinema Systems, Audio and Satellite equipment.
Household Appliances: Washing Machines, Washer Dryers, Tumble Dryers, Dishwashers, Fridge Freezers, Fridges, Freezers, Cookers, Small Kitchen Appliances, Microwaves, Heaters, Air-con and Vacuum cleaners
Computers, Gadgets & Electric Scooters: Laptops, 2in1 Detachable computers, PC desktops, PC monitors, E-readers, Apple Watch, Smart Watch, Printers, Scanners, PC peripherals, Cameras, Camcorders, HiFi, Portable audio, GPS, Smart Tech, Games Consoles, Telephones, Apple Mac, Electric Scooters and Hoverboards.
Section B - What is not included
Any accidental damage.
Theft or loss of the Product (or any part of it).
The replacement of regularly replaced items/consumable items, including:
Built-in batteries, except for Electric Scooters and Hoverboards where the built-in battery is included.
Bulbs and lamps.
Vacuum cleaner belts.
Any cosmetic damage (e.g. rust, scratches etc.)
For Electric Scooters, any tyre wear & tear or tyre punctures
Any accessories purchased or provided with the Product.
Breakdown due to flood, wind or other severe weather conditions.
Breakdown due to fire, unless caused by an electrical malfunction within the Product.
Repair or replacement of the Product which has been neglected, abused, misused, or damaged intentionally. You must take reasonable care of the Product.
Repairing or replacing a Product which has been exposed to insect infestation (or similar phenomenon) or human/animal fluid/matter.
Inoperability of the Product caused by withdrawal of services by a third party or by a failure of, fault with or interruption of a utility supply.
In no event will be be liable for loss or corruption of data, records or information, loss of profits, costs relating to any other policies or plans you have in place, loss or corruption of software, loss of benefit, loss of goodwill or loss of business, or any indirect, special, incidental or consequential loss arising from any data recovery service.
All Household Appliances that are purchased for use by a business or are located on commercial premises. For example, a dishwasher purchased for use in a café or a washing machine purchased by a home based hairdresser for use by their business is excluded, whilst a washing machine purchased by a landlord for use in a residential rental property is eligible.
Any loss suffered if you cannot use the Product.
Any worldwide cover.
Care & Repair where we have not received Plan payments on time in accordance with these terms and conditions.
Repair costs incurred by you instructing an unauthorised third party to carry out any repairs on the Product.
Section C – Important Information
This is not an insurance policy and is an extended warranty plan only.
“Us, We, Our, Currys” means Currys Group Limited, a company registered in England and Wales, number 504877 whose registered office address is 1 Portal Way, Acton, London, W3 6RS and which trades under the names Currys;
"You, Your" means the person or legal entity who has entered into Care & Repair as defined in the document (top right).
You don't have to buy a Care & Repair at the same time as you purchase your new product. If your Product is over 12 months old you can purchase a Care & Repair Plan, however, the 'Term' Plans offered may vary in length.
Your Care & Repair service is provided by Currys Group Limited. In the event that Currys Group Limited ceases trading there is no dedicated financial backing.
Similar plans may be available from other providers.
There are statutory rights in place that apply to faulty goods. You can find advice on those rights from the Citizens Advice Bureau.
Compare prices of extended warranties for domestic electrical goods at www.compareextendedwarranties.co.uk from any internet enabled mobile device, smartphone, PC or laptop.
Your household insurance or business insurance may provide you with some protection for your Product but:
You may not be protected for faults caused by electrical or mechanical breakdown.
Portable Products may not be protected.
Your annual premium may increase after your claim.
You may have to pay an excess.
You may cancel this Plan at any time. If you cancel a Term Plan within the first 45 days of purchase, you will be entitled to a full refund (unless you have made a valid repair request). If you have made a repair request or wish to cancel after the first 45 days, you will receive a pro rata refund of the Plan payments you have paid based on the number of full unexpired months of cover remaining.
In the event that your Product is repaired following a repair request or you use a Valet (where applicable) or Expert Support service, your Care & Repair Plan will continue.
In the event that your Product is replaced in accordance with the Product Replacement section in Section A, your Care & Repair Plan will automatically terminate. If your Care & Repair Plan is terminated in this scenario you will be entitled to a pro rata refund of any Plan payments made for the period after the date of termination of the Plan.
We will not be responsible for any failure to carry out our obligations under Care & Repair if it is caused by any circumstances outside our reasonable control.
You must allow us into your home or office at all reasonable times to repair the Product.
To prevent damage caused by viruses, we strongly recommend that you keep all operating systems and anti-virus software up to date.
If the Product stores data, we strongly recommend that you back up your data regularly as we can’t guarantee to restore data if your Product needs repairing.
Where appropriate fully guaranteed refurbished or generic parts may be used.
Section D - Cancellation
You may cancel this Plan at any time.
Term plan
If you pay up front for a set period of time for your Plan (Term plan) and have not made a valid repair request and cancel the Plan within 45 days from date of purchase or receipt of these terms, whichever is later, you will receive a full refund of the Plan payments paid. If you have made a repair request, you will receive a pro rata refund based on the number of full unexpired months remaining on your plan.
After 45 days you may cancel the Plan and will receive a pro rata refund of the Plan payments you have paid based on the number of full unexpired months of cover remaining regardless of whether a repair request has been made.
If you no longer wish to have the benefits of your ‘Term’ Plan you can provide notice to cancel by calling Currys Support experts (see Section J for contact details).
Pay as you go (PAYG) plan
If you have chosen a pay as you go Plan (PAYG Plan) you can cancel this at any time by either writing to us at the email or postal address or, by calling Currys Customer Services experts (see Section J for contact details) . If you cancel within 14 days of purchase and you haven’t used the service, we’ll give you a full refund. After this period, you can cancel your Plan at any time, but no refund will be given.
Our rights to cancel
We may cancel this Plan for any valid reason. A valid reason may include, but are not limited to:
Where Plan payment(s) are not paid on time. If this happens, we will notify you of this. If the payment is not received (either by our second attempt to take the payment, or by you making the payment by alternative means) within 14 days from the date on which it was due, your Plan will be cancelled from the date on which the Plan payment(s) was due without the need for us to give any further notice to you. We may, at our discretion, allow this Plan to resume where a payment is made after this 14-day period, but we are under no obligation to do so.
If you use your Product to commit a crime or to allow any crime to take place, we will cancel your Plan immediately and notify you of this in writing.
Where we reasonably suspect fraud or where you have failed to provide us with complete and accurate information as required by section G of this Plan (‘Updating your details’), we may refuse any repair request and cancel your Plan immediately. You will not be entitled to a refund. We may also take legal action against you.
If, because of a successful repair request under this Plan, we have issued you with a voucher to replace your Product we will immediately cancel your Plan with effect from the date of the incident which gave rise to the repair request.
Unless otherwise stated above, if we cancel your Plan we will give at least one month written notice to the last known home address or office address or email address you have provided to us. If you have a Term plan and we cancel your Plan you will be entitled to a pro-rata refund of the Plan payment(s) you have paid based upon the number of unexpired Plan months remaining on the Plan for which you have paid.
If the Product has reached its Maximum Plan Life (see Section E for more details).
Where the legal entity acquiring Care & Repair becomes insolvent.
Section E Renewals
Subject to the provisions in this Section E, you are entitled to renew your Term plan at the end of the Plan.
When your Plan is due to renew, we will write to you a few weeks beforehand with your renewal offer and quote. If we haven’t heard from you by your renewal date, we will assume that you no longer wish to continue supporting your Product and your Plan will lapse.
Please note in order to ensure that you are getting value from your Plan there is a limit to how many renewals of your Plan that you can make and how long the Plan is available for your Product. We will write to you to let you know when the Plan is no longer available for your Product (‘Maximum Plan Life’). In order to ascertain the Maximum Plan Life of your Plan we will take into consideration a number of factors, for example (please note that this is not an exhaustive list):
the age of the Product;
the usability and functions of the Product.
Where your Product has reached its Maximum Plan Life we will cancel your Plan. We will write to you to in advance to give you reasonable notice and confirm the date that the Plan will be cancelled. Where the Product has reached its Maximum Plan Life it cannot be renewed.
Where you have a Term plan, notwithstanding the above in relation to the Maximum Plan Life, the Plan will always apply for the initial term of the Plan you have taken out.
Section F Duration of the Plan
Care & Repair will begin from the date you purchase this Plan
The Plan expires on the earliest of:
The date your Product is replaced by us in accordance with this Plan or we issue you with a voucher for a replacement; or
The date of the Maximum Plan Life as we have communicated to you in accordance with Section E; or
The date the Plan is cancelled by you or us.
Section G - Updating your details / Transferring the Plan
If you need to amend any of your details, such as your name or address please contact Currys Customer Services (see Section J for contact details) so that we can update our records. To ensure you get the best service possible it is important the details of the owner of the Product remain up to date.
If you sell or give away your Product, you can transfer this Plan to the new owner, free of charge. To do so you must write to us with details of the new owner’s name and address. The new owner will need to continue to pay us for the Plan.
Section H - Data Protection
We ask for your name and address so that we can give you an efficient after sales service. We will only use your personal information as set out in our Privacy Policy, which can be found at
https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/privacy-on-currys-321-commercial.html
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Section I - Complaints Procedure
Currys Group Limited is the Care & Repair administrator and aims to provide the service in accordance with the terms and conditions. In the event of a complaint, please contact Currys Customer Services (see Section J for contact details).
Section J - Get in touch for help and support
Call our experts on: 0344 800 6080
Email: [email protected]
Go online to: https://www.currys.co.uk/services/care-services/care-repair.html
Write to us at: Currys Care Services, PO Box 194, Cramlington, NE23 0DA.
If you require any Care Services literature in an alternative format such as Braille, audio cassette or large print, please contact Currys Customer Services.
Calls to 03 numbers are charged from 3p to 65p per minute, although they may be included in your call allowance. Charges vary between providers. Check with your operator for details. Calls may be recorded and/or monitored.
Instant Replacement
Section A - What’s included
We will provide you with the following:
Unlimited replacements if for any reason your Product isn’t working due to an electrical or mechanical breakdown that affects the operation of the product (please note the Section B exclusions below).
If your Product isn’t working please take it to one of our stores, together with this document. Once the fault is confirmed your Product will be replaced on the spot.
The replacement that we select for you will be a Product of equivalent or similar specification up to a maximum of your original Product purchase price paid. If an appropriate Product is not available, the price originally paid will be credited towards a Product of your choice.
The Plan is for a total of 3 years, upon which your Plan will expire. You are entitled to unlimited replacements during the 3 years of your Plan. However, your agreement will end if an appropriate Product is no longer available and we issue a credit towards a Product of your choice or if the replacement chosen is not eligible for Instant Replacement and you'll be entitled to a pro-rata refund on any Plan payments you have made in advance.
Eligibility
Consumers
- You must be a minimum of 16 years old
- You need to be a resident of the United Kingdom and have been living in the UK or Channel Islands for at least 6 out of the last 12 months.
Businesses
- The legal entity acquiring Instant Replacement must be registered in the UK.
- You must be an authorised agent of the legal entity acquiring Instant Replacement.
Consumers and Businesses
- Your Product must be less than 12 months old.
Section B - What is not included?
Any accidental damage.
Theft or loss of the Product (or any part of it).
The replacement of regularly replaced items/consumable items, including:
Built-in batteries
Bulbs and lamps.
Vacuum cleaner belts.
Any cosmetic damage (e.g. rust, scratches etc.)
For Electric Scooters, any tyre wear & tear or tyre punctures.
Breakdown due to flood, wind or other severe weather conditions.
Breakdown due to fire, unless caused by an electrical malfunction within the Product.
Replacement of the Product which has been neglected, abused, misused, or damaged intentionally. You must take reasonable care of the Product.
Replacing a Product which has been exposed to insect infestation (or similar phenomenon) or human/animal fluid/matter.
Repair or replacement of Electric scooters and Hoverboards due to improperly maintaining the battery or caused by not following the manufacturers’ instructions
Inoperability of the Product caused by withdrawal of services by a third party or by a failure of, fault with or interruption of a utility supply.
In no event will we be liable for loss or corruption of data, records or information, loss of profits, costs relating to any other policies or plans you have in place, loss or corruption of software, loss of benefit, loss of goodwill or loss of business, or any indirect, special, incidental or consequential loss arising from any data recovery service.
All Household Appliances that are purchased for use by a business or are located on commercial premises. For example, a dishwasher purchased for use in a café or a washing machine purchased by a home based hairdresser for use by their business is excluded, whilst a washing machine purchased by a landlord for use in a residential rental property is eligible.
Any loss suffered if you cannot use the Product.
Any worldwide cover.
Any loss related to any data recovery service.
Section C – Important Information
This is not an insurance policy and is an extended warranty plan only.
“Us, We, Our, Currys” means Currys Group Limited, a company registered in England and Wales, number 504877 whose registered office address is 1 Portal Way, London, W3 6RS and which trades under the name Currys;
"You, Your" means the person or legal entity who has entered into Instant Replacement as defined in the document (top right).
You don't have to buy Instant Replacement at the same time as you purchase your new product. You have up to 12 months to decide.
Instant Replacement is provided by Currys Group Limited. In the event that Currys Group Limited ceases trading there is no dedicated financial backing.
Similar plans may be available from other providers.
There are statutory rights in place that apply to faulty goods. You can find advice on those rights from the Citizens Advice Bureau.
Compare prices of extended warranties for domestic electrical goods at www.compareextendedwarranties.co.uk from any internet enabled mobile device, smartphone, PC or laptop.
Your household insurance or business insurance may provide you with some protection for your Product but:
You may not be protected for faults caused by electrical or mechanical breakdown.
Portable Products may not be protected.
Your annual premium may increase after your claim.
You may have to pay an excess.
You may cancel this Plan at any time. If you cancel a Term Plan within the first 45 days of purchase, you will be entitled to a full refund (unless you have made a valid repair request). If you have made a repair request or wish to cancel after the first 45 days, you will receive a pro rata refund of the Plan payments you have paid based on the number of full unexpired months of cover remaining.
You are entitled to unlimited replacements during the 3 years of your Plan.
We will not be responsible for any failure to carry out our obligations under Instant Replacement if it is caused by any circumstances outside our reasonable control.
You must allow us into your home or office at all reasonable times to repair the Product.
To prevent damage caused by viruses, we strongly recommend that you keep all operating systems and anti-virus software up to date.
If the Product stores data, we strongly recommend that you back up your data regularly as we can’t guarantee to restore data if your Product needs repairing.
Where appropriate fully guaranteed refurbished or generic parts may be used.
Section D - Cancellation notice
You can cancel this Plan at any time by either writing to us at the email or postal address in Section H or, by calling Team Currys Customer Services (see Section H for contact details). If you cancel within 45 days of purchase and you haven’t used the service, we’ll give you a full refund. If you want to cancel your plan after 45 days of purchase, you’ll be entitled to a pro-rata refund.
Section E - Updating your details / Transferring the Plan
If you need to amend any of your details, such as your name or address please contact Team Currys Customer Services (see Section H for contact details) so that we can update our records. To ensure you get the best service possible it is important the details of the owner of the Product remain up to date.
If you sell or give away your product, you can transfer this Plan to the new owner, free of charge. To do so you must write to us with details of the new owner’s name and address.
Section F - Data protection
We ask for your name and address so that we can give you an efficient after sales service. We will only use your personal information as set out in our Privacy Policy, which can be found at www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/privacy-on-currys-321-commercial.html
Section G - Complaints procedure
Currys Group Limited is the Instant Replacement Plan administrator and aims to provide the service in accordance with the terms and conditions. In the event of a complaint, please contact our Currys Customer Services Team (see Section H for contact details).
Section H - Get in touch for help and support
Call us on: 0344 800 6080
Email us: [email protected]
Go online to: www.currys.co.uk
Write to us at: Currys Care Services, PO Box 194, Cramlington, NE23 0DA.
If you require any Care Services literature in an alternative format such as Braille, audio cassette or large print, please contact Currys Customer Services.
Calls to 03 numbers are charged from 3p to 65p per minute, although they may be included in your call allowance. Charges vary between providers. Check with your operator for details. Calls may be recorded and/or monitored.