Right to repair legislation

[Dustydazzler]

EU brings in 'right to repair' rules for appliances

The rules will make household appliances longer-lasting and easier to fix.

www.bbc.co.uk

What do you think of this 'right to repair' legislation coming in/being considered?

 

[Vortigern]

I have an old Flatley dryer. Just cleaned up the elements and a new flex good as new. Would not be without it. Can't buy them now but we have been using this for 25 years to dry clothes can't beat it.

 

[static zap]

been using this for 25 years to dry clothes

From an era when things were built to :-
a) last .
b) be serviced .
c) ( not reliant on some server on the internet -for Special features / Basic functionality )
... I was going to repair my similarly aged dish washer ..
(until I moved it and found some of its structure had rotted through !)
Keeping mobile phones repairable sounds good ..
(so long as they are not catching fire in your pocket)

 

[pirate]

Just to update you all, my pal bought me a new Hohner Marine Band deluxe, and I am a very happy hippy!
it's the small but kind thoughts that keep us going...
I was so pleased i bought myself a new Leatherman Wave as an early Christmas present, and after that, socks will be fine!