Only Purchase Official UK Parrot Stock - Avoid Being Ripped - Autos - Cars

Its important to use caution when purchasing Parrot Stock as many of the cheaper prices off & online are re-selling Grey stock that's illegally imported into the country. Its important that you choose a reputable reseller when purchasing a parrot system because a lot of products purchased through the wrong channels are not covered by the parrot guarantee.

It is difficult to tell what's grey stock and what's official stock, as the parrot product & packaging are the same and the products work in the same manor, In fact the Grey stock products are often still parrot products. However the grey stock is usually refurbished faulty units from other countries that are returned and destined for the scrap heap or cheap UN-FIT for sale items that didn't pass checks through the production line.

What's wrong with the grey stock?

Well some people will risk ordering cheaper products even if they know its Grey stock, some of the time you wont even be able to notice that it is illegitimate stock as the products may work fine and perform as the official parrot kits do, however the problems occur when the products develop a fault (this is not regular occurrence within official parrot items) however it is more common with the grey stock. Parrot do not cover the guarantee of these items so if they do develop a fault you are liable for the product & the repair if you choose to do so. Quite often customers contact the place of purchase in an attempt to resolve the situation however the retailer is not responsible for this item after 7days, nor will many be likely to help you in this situation.

How to avoid Grey stock?

Its difficult to tell for sure who is selling the official stock, but there are a few tips that might help you spot it. Look at the cost of the products compared to others online and sold in shops, if the products are much cheaper than legitimate retailers its likely that its unofficial stock. You could also open a ticket with the website who you purchase from asking for serial numbers and if you want check with parrot to confirm the authenticity they will get back to you. You could also ask who they purchase the products from, Parrot have a direct supply chain to the UK and products should only be purchased by retailers from four company's (this information is available on request at bluetoothcarkitdirect.co.uk if requested). Most importantly if the product looks too cheap it probably is. A official retailer of the products will help and advise what additional parts (if any) are to fit your vehicle.

Parrot can and will confirm which are the legal products via product serial numbers found on the products. If you think your products may be grey stock its important to contact parrot and state which retailer you purchased the product from. The products can then be tracked back through the chain of purchase.

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