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Consumer affairs
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Unsatisfactory car AC repair leads to CCT case
After spending €850 in vain to repair an old car’s AC system, a car owner asks for a refund but is refused
April 12, 2026
Payment for furniture upon delivery or assembly?
Consumer rights and sellers’ responsibilities regarding furniture requiring assembly on site
April 6, 2026
How Malta is helping set EU vehicle safety standards
Malta has re-established itself as a vehicle type-approval authority
March 22, 2026
Why consumer protection matters
World Consumer Rights Day to be celebrated today with a public family event from 10am to 2pm at San Klement Park, Żabbar
March 15, 2026
Your rights if war disrupts your flights or holiday
Consumers’ rights depend on the type of booking they made and on how the disruption affects their journey
March 8, 2026
Deposit refunds and cancellations
For deposits to be non-refundable the contract terms must be fair and reasonable
March 1, 2026
Flight delays and compensation: air passenger rights explained
Compensation is not payable when a flight delay or cancellation is caused by ‘extraordinary circumstances’
February 22, 2026
Substandard membrane works end up with claim for a refund
Water seeped through roof and also damaged a neighbour’s property
February 15, 2026