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Originally Posted by SD1too
Hi Alan,
I agree with nearly all your analysis but concerning the above, whilst Protyre says that it is "not allowed", they do not reveal by whom. You are assuming that it is the company's own decision but that is not clear. A reader could equally be frightened by their statement, reaching a different assumption that it is a legal requirement.
Simon
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Hi Simon, that is my point. They have made their statement in such a vague way that it instills a concern into the reader, The company can only make such a statement with two authorities. Themselves or via the govt legislation. They are hoping that the reader will make the assumption that it is made due to legislation, and therefore the reader will spend more money with the company - 'after all, they are looking after my best interests, by discussing the safety and legality of tyres previously'. It is a cynical and unfair form of passive hard selling.
It is not an untrue statement, but an unfair one - which is why I suggested trading standards.