Speed Cameras, free or chargeable?

[mustafacatflap]

(I am in the UK).

I have just purchased a Start 52.


According to the information I was given when I bought it Speed Cameras are included, there is nothing about paying for it. They certainly seem to work, although a couple are missing. I shall have to check that later.

My question is, while I was talking to the lady at Tom Tom I was told that Speed Cameras are free but only for three months. Then you have to pay for them. Does anyone know whether this is correct or are free cameras a permanent feature?

Cheers

Xavier

 

[dhn]

I think for that model the 3-month subscription is included, then you pay.

See here:

https://www.tomtom.com/en_gb/sat-nav/car-sat-nav/products/index.html

 

[mustafacatflap]

Many thanks. Very confusing in the UK here. All it says is that you get Speed Cameras. Doesn't mention limitations on price. But I may have missed it in all of the gump that you have to read to get to the product etc. I notice they've changed the price since I bought it too - just a week ago (

Many thanks

Xavier

See:https://www.halfords.com/technology...m-start-52-5-sat-nav-uk-and-roi-lifetime-maps

 

[Arno]

I notice they've changed the price since I bought it too - just a week ago

If you bought it from Halfords can you not ask for a rebate or take it back an buy anew.

 

[mustafacatflap]

Yes, I suppose I can.

Halfords are a very odd company. They advertise on the Internet at one price, tell you that they will 'match' prices, whatever that means, and when you go to the store they offer a different, higher price. If you ask them why you're being asked for a higher price they seem to feign surprise and then offer you for the lower one.

It isn't illegal of course, the price(s) you see on the Internet does not offer a contract, just a treat. But it seems rather underhand to me

I'll let you know what happens.

Xavier

 

[molerat]

If you bought it from Halfords can you not ask for a rebate or take it back an buy anew.

Not under UK consumer law.

 

[molerat]

Yes, I suppose I can.

Halfords are a very odd company. They advertise on the Internet at one price, tell you that they will 'match' prices, whatever that means, and when you go to the store they offer a different, higher price. If you ask them why you're being asked for a higher price they seem to feign surprise and then offer you for the lower one.

It isn't illegal of course, the price(s) you see on the Internet does not offer a contract, just a treat. But it seems rather underhand to me

I'll let you know what happens.

Xavier

The Halfords web page clearly states 3 months
https://www.halfords.com/technology...rt-52-5-sat-nav-full-europe-and-lifetime-maps

 

[Arno]

Not under UK consumer law.

UK consumer law prohibits a company from taking purchases back for credit?

 

[molerat]

UK consumer law prohibits a company from taking purchases back for credit?

You have no right to return an item bought in store unless it is faulty or misdescribed. A retailer can take it back if they wish but Halfords are not likely to want a used device back.

 

[Arno]

This is getting silly.
In post #6 you stated that it is not allowed under UK consumer law to ask for a rebate or return.
Later you introduced right.

 

[molerat]

OK, I should have been clearer. You can ask for anything you want but with Halfords unless it is your legal right it ain't gonna happen.

 

[Arno]

Thank you for clarifying.