{"id":11,"date":"2026-02-20T12:50:39","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T12:50:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carmatesautoparts.com\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2026-02-20T12:51:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T12:51:32","slug":"refund_returns","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carmatesautoparts.com\/?page_id=11","title":{"rendered":"Refund and Returns Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carmates Auto Parts LTD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Business name:<\/strong> Carmates Auto Parts<br><strong>Business structure:<\/strong> Limited Company<br><strong>Registered address:<\/strong> 250 Victoria Road, Leicester, LE5 0LF, United Kingdom<br><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a>carmatesautopart@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Your Right to Cancel (Online Orders)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the UK Consumer Contracts Regulations, customers have the right to cancel most online purchases within <strong>14 days<\/strong> of receiving the goods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To exercise this right, you must notify us in writing via email within the 14-day cancellation period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This right applies only to unused items in resalable condition (see Section 3).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Returns Window<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Customers must notify us of a return within <strong>14 days of delivery<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Items must be returned promptly after approval.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Returns sent without prior contact may be refused.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Condition of Returned Items (Strict)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To qualify for a refund or exchange, items must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be <strong>unused and uninstalled<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be in <strong>original packaging<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be in <strong>full resaleable condition<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include all supplied parts and accessories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We will NOT accept returns if the item:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Has been used<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has been installed or attempted to be installed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is damaged by the customer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is missing original packaging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is not in resaleable condition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is standard in the UK auto parts industry and protects against parts being \u201ctrial fitted.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Non-Returnable Items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following are <strong>non-returnable unless faulty<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Special order or customer-requested parts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Made-to-order items<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electrical components (if opened\/installed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Used parts sold with disclosed condition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any item specifically marked non-returnable at purchase<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Special orders may incur additional charges and are typically non-refundable once ordered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Return Shipping Costs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Change of Mind<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>customer is responsible<\/strong> for return postage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Original shipping costs are non-refundable (unless required by law).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Error or Faulty Goods<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We will cover return costs if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The wrong item was supplied<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The item is faulty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The item was damaged in transit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Do <strong>not<\/strong> return faulty items without contacting us first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Faulty, Damaged, or Incorrect Items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Customers must report issues within <strong>48 hours of delivery<\/strong> by email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must provide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Order number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear photos of the issue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Description of the problem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We may refuse claims reported unreasonably late where damage could have occurred after delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Your statutory rights under the UK Consumer Rights Act 2015 are not affected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Refund Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Refunds are issued to the <strong>original payment method only<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We process refunds after inspection of returned goods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Processing typically occurs within <strong>5\u201310 working days<\/strong> of receiving the return<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Banks\/payment providers may take additional time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We reserve the right to reduce refunds if the item shows signs of handling beyond what is necessary to inspect it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Exchanges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Exchanges are available where:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The item is returned in valid resaleable condition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stock is available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If the replacement item costs more, the customer must pay the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Vehicle Compatibility Responsibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is the <strong>customer\u2019s responsibility<\/strong> to ensure parts are correct for their vehicle before purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If unsure, customers must contact our team for compatibility advice <strong>before ordering<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are not responsible for returns where the wrong part was ordered without seeking prior confirmation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Installation &amp; Fitting Disclaimer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We strongly recommend professional installation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We are <strong>not liable<\/strong> for damage caused by incorrect fitting or third-party installation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Warranty may be void where parts are improperly installed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Carmates Auto Parts operates a separate garage service where customers may request fitting at additional cost. This is an optional, separate service agreement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Used Parts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Used parts are sold as described and tested where possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Normal wear consistent with used condition is <strong>not considered a fault<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Carmates Auto Parts LTD Business name: Carmates Auto PartsBusiness structure: Limited CompanyRegistered address: 250 Victoria Road, Leicester, LE5 0LF, United [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-11","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/carmatesautoparts.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/carmatesautoparts.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/carmatesautoparts.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carmatesautoparts.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carmatesautoparts.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=11"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/carmatesautoparts.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":46,"href":"https:\/\/carmatesautoparts.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11\/revisions\/46"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/carmatesautoparts.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=11"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}