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The European government has approved new legislation that makes it easier for consumers to keep their devices working longer. Manufacturers must soon offer better repair options for consumers and repair shops. This includes everything from washing machines and vacuums to tablets and smartphones.

Under this new rule, if you repair instead of replace, you may qualify for an extra year of warranty! Check out the full report from Tagesschau at the link below.

tagesschau.de/video/video-1624

Large metal bins filled with discarded plastic parts and appliance components sit outside an industrial building. The colorful mix of broken plastic housings and scrap materials appears sorted for recycling or disposal, with pallets of additional materials stacked in the background.
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A smartphone lies open on a repair mat while a person wearing disposable gloves carefully works on an internal component. Precision screwdrivers, tweezers, and small repair materials are arranged nearby.
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A person uses a blue plastic opening pick to remove the bottom cover of a laptop on a workbench. The repair is taking place at a desk with a keyboard, mouse, and cleaning supplies nearby.
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