Q about warranties

If I buy a 1year old bike which still has 1 year warranty left, does the
warranty transfer to me? Or does it end the moment the bike is sold?

And does anyone have any experience of dealer warranties on older 2nd hand
bikes? Is it worth searching out a dealer who offers them, or are they not
worth the bother?

Thanks!

 

New vehicle warranties will be transferrable. Used bike ones may or
may not be, but you'd need to confirm that with the issuing company.

Viz-stylee tip: "Avoid messing about with 2nd hand bike warranties -
just buy a new bike instead."

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What statutory rights do I have, and how long would they last? Specifically,
if I buy a 1 year old bike from a (reputable) dealer, what exactly are their
responsibilities regarding said bike? Say I have it for 2 years, the
manufacturer warranty runs out, I've looked after it and serviced it at
stated intervals and it seizes up.... without a warranty, I'm knackered.
With a (dealer) warranty, would this be covered?

 

A three year old bike seizes up - you're fucked. There's no way any
dealer will warranty any used bike for two years plus, FFS.

Having said that - if you have serviced it properly and not ragged the
arse off it to the moon and back, there's little chance of a seizure.

 

OK, so the warranty runs out afer 2 years, then I'm fucked. So I don't have
any statutory rights.

Apparently I shouldn't even consider buying a bike if I want an extra
warranty for it, so I won't bother with recovery cover or insurance, because
it isn't going to break down and I'm not going to crash. Bikes do break down
and they do have problems which can't always be identified by having an
expert looking it over at the time of sale.

 

What "statutory rights" do you think you should have in that case?
For how long should a dealer or manufacturer hold themselves
responsible for a vehicle in your ownership and care, in your opinion?

I think you're best off not buying a bike at all.