Yes, stereos fall under Sale of Goods law too

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It may be that a specific warranty excludes such items but, of course, you can't use such warranties to exclude Sale of Goods rights.

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There seems to be misconception with dealers that if something goes wrong with music equipment, immobilisers and aftermarket equipment then they can walk away from those problems if they breakdown.  

Not so!  Everything you are selling is part of the ‘goods’ and if a CD unit, say, fails prematurely suggesting there was a defect with it when sold then the dealer is liable.

It may be that a specific warranty excludes such items but, of course, you can’t use such warranties to exclude Sale of Goods rights.

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