On August 1, 2021, I purchased a Vestel UA 9600 TV. After installation by the authorized service, lines appeared on the screen, and the TV was replaced with a new one on August 14, 2021. On August 31, 2022, I requested service again due to another screen issue, and the main board was replaced on September 5, 2022. On November 18, 2022, I reported another screen issue, and the TV was replaced again on November 22, 2022. On March 28, 2024, I requested service once more due to a similar issue, and the TV was repaired on April 8, 2024. Now, the TV is again experiencing screen lines and color distortions, as shown in the attached images. However, Vestel has refused my request for a free repair or replacement, citing the expiration of the warranty and offering only a paid repair. Since August 2021, I have received three different TVs, all with the same recurring defect, proving that this product is faulty. Even if the warranty has expired, defects that involve serious faults or have been fraudulently concealed are not subject to standard limitation periods. Consumers have four legal rights in such cases: returning the product for a full refund, keeping it and requesting a price reduction, demanding a free repair, or requesting a replacement with a defect-free unit. According to a Supreme Court ruling (2017/563E. 2019/605K.), if a defect is caused by the seller's gross negligence or fraud, they cannot invoke the statute of limitations. I purchased this Vestel TV to support local manufacturers, but it has caused significant inconvenience and disappointment. Therefore, I request a free replacement with an equivalent model. If my request is not met, I will pursue legal action.
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