> The EU is kicking America's ass on consumer protections. Manufacteurs are REQUIRED to have spare parts available for several years.

The US isn't even close.

AI Overview


Under the European Commission Directive on the Repair of Goods and related Ecodesign rules (active as of July 31, 2026), manufacturers must supply spare parts and repair tools at a reasonable price for a regulated duration.
Core Availability Timelines


• Smartphones & Tablets: Batteries, display assemblies, and speakers must remain available for at least 7 years after production of that model stops.

• Refrigeration Appliances: Parts for refrigerators, freezers, and wine coolers must stay available for 7 years.

• Washing Machines, Dryers & Dishwashers: Essential components like motors, pumps, springs, and shock absorbers must be stocked for 10 years.

• Delivery Window: Manufacturers or importers generally have 15 days to supply requested spare parts.
Key Rules for Buyers and Businesses

• Reasonable Pricing: Parts cannot be priced so high that fixing an item costs more than replacing it.

• No Anti-Repair Locks: Software locks, proprietary serial matching, or hardware restrictions that block independent repairers or second-party/3D-printed parts are illegal.

• Warranty Extension: Choosing to repair a product instead of replacing it under statutory guarantee adds an extra 12 months of legal guarantee.

• Online Platform: A union-wide online repair platform via the "Your Europe" portal connects consumers with repairers.

What do we get in America?


NOBODY OWES YOU ANYTHING!!!!!
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