Has anyone exercised their right to the 6 year right on their product ? For instance if you have a tv and it breaks down just outside its guarantee have you used the 6 year guarantee that we are entitled to… The Sale of Goods Act , which now called the Consumer Rights Act 2015 is in effect a guarantee for the consumer against poor workmanship and mis-representation for a period of time during the life expectancy of that product, which should be no more than 6 years in the UK, but 5 years in Scotland . (Statutory Rights - Consumer Rights Act)