YK SERVICES – TERMS & CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS

Trading Name: YK Services

Legal Entity: YK Worldwide Ltd

Registered in: England & Wales

Governing Law: England & Wales

Nothing in these Terms & Conditions shall restrict or exclude the statutory rights of a consumer under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 or any other applicable UK legislation.

1. DEFINITIONS

• Company: YK Worldwide Ltd trading as YK Services
• Customer: Any individual or entity authorising work
• Vehicle: Any motor vehicle presented for inspection, repair, testing, storage, or recovery
• Work: Any diagnostics, labour, servicing, repair, testing, strip-down, road testing, or advice
• Goods: Parts, components, fluids, consumables, or materials supplied

2. FORMATION OF CONTRACT

2.1 These Terms & Conditions, together with any quotation, invoice, job card, work authorisation form, electronic message, or key handover, constitute the entire agreement.

2.2 Authorisation of work by any means constitutes acceptance of these Terms & Conditions.

2.3 No variation shall be valid unless agreed in writing by the Company.

3. OWNERSHIP & AUTHORITY

3.1 The Customer warrants legal ownership or full authority to instruct the Company.

3.2 The Company accepts no liability for ownership, finance, or third-party disputes.

4. ESTIMATES & QUOTATIONS

4.1 Estimates are non-binding.

4.2 Estimates may change where additional faults are discovered.

4.3 Safety-critical work may be carried out without further approval.

4.4 Diagnostic charges are payable regardless of repair outcome.

5. DIAGNOSIS & FAULT FINDING

5.1 Diagnosis is based on symptoms present at inspection.

5.2 Not all faults can be identified.

5.3 Diagnosis does not guarantee a repair outcome.

6. INTERMITTENT & LATENT FAULTS

6.1 Intermittent or dormant faults may not be detectable.

6.2 The Company is not liable for faults not present during inspection.

7. STRIP-DOWN & INVESTIGATIVE AUTHORITY

7.1 The Customer authorises partial or full strip-down as required.

7.2 Strip-down labour is chargeable regardless of outcome.

7.3 Vehicles deemed uneconomical remain chargeable for work undertaken.

8. PARTS & MATERIALS

8.1 Parts may be OEM, aftermarket, reconditioned, or used.

8.2 Electrical, special-order, and fitted parts are non-returnable.

8.3 Manufacturer warranties apply to parts only.

8.4 Supplier delays are outside Company control.

9. CUSTOMER-SUPPLIED PARTS

9.1 No warranty or liability is accepted for customer-supplied parts.

9.2 Labour remains chargeable regardless of part failure.

10. WORKMANSHIP WARRANTY

10.1 Labour is warranted for 3 months or 3,000 miles.

10.2 Warranty excludes wear, misuse, overheating, abuse, tuning, racing, and third-party interference.

11. PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS

11.1 No liability is accepted for failures caused by:

• Age
• Mileage
• Corrosion
• Prior poor repairs
• Component fatigue

12. CONSEQUENTIAL & CASCADE FAILURES

12.1 Repairs may expose or accelerate failure of weakened components.

12.2 Such failures do not constitute negligence.

13. ENGINE, TIMING & INTERNAL COMPONENT RISK

13.1 Timing and internal engine work carries inherent risk.

13.2 Internal components cannot be fully inspected without full disassembly.

13.3 Pre-existing internal damage remains the Customer’s responsibility.

14. NO GUARANTEE OF OUTCOME

14.1 The Company provides a service, not a guaranteed result.

14.2 No assurance is given that further faults will not occur.

15. WARNING LIGHTS & DASH INDICATORS

15.1 Warning lights may return after repair.

15.2 Resolution is not guaranteed unless stated in writing.

16. ELECTRICAL, SOFTWARE & PROGRAMMING

16.1 No liability for faults arising from:

• Software updates
• Coding
• ECU adaptations
• Voltage issues

17. BATTERY & VOLTAGE-RELATED FAULTS

17.1 Low voltage may cause multiple system faults.

17.2 The Company is not liable for voltage-related failures.

18. ROAD TESTING

18.1 Vehicles may be road tested for diagnostic purposes.

18.2 No liability for faults arising during lawful testing unless proven negligence.

19. CUSTOMER OBLIGATIONS

19.1 The Customer must disclose all known faults and modifications.

19.2 Failure to disclose may invalidate warranties.

19.3 Vehicles must be collected promptly.

20. PAYMENT TERMS

20.1 Payment is due immediately upon completion.

20.2 Payment methods include cash, card, or bank transfer.

21. MECHANIC’S LIEN

21.1 The Company may retain the Vehicle and keys until paid in full.

21.2 Possession will not be released without settlement.

22. STORAGE

22.1 Vehicles uncollected after 7 days may incur storage fees.

22.2 Storage continues until payment and collection.

23. TITLE & RISK

23.1 Title to Goods remains with the Company until payment.

23.2 Risk passes on collection.

24. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

24.1 No liability for indirect or consequential loss.

24.2 Liability capped at value of Work carried out.

25. ABUSIVE OR THREATENING CONDUCT

25.1 The Company may cease work immediately.

25.2 Charges remain payable.

26. CHARGEBACKS & PAYMENT DISPUTES

26.1 Customers must contact the Company before initiating disputes.

26.2 Fraudulent chargebacks will be pursued.

27. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

27.1 Customers must allow the Company opportunity to inspect and respond.

27.2 Independent professional evidence is required for negligence claims.

28. UNPAID & UNCOLLECTED VEHICLES (TORTS ACT)

28.1 Vehicles unpaid/uncollected after 3 months may be treated as abandoned.

28.2 Notice will be issued under the Torts (Interference with Goods) Act 1977.

28.3 Vehicles may be sold to recover lawful costs.

28.4 Surplus funds will be held for the owner.

29. DATA PROTECTION

29.1 Data handled under UK GDPR.

29.2 Data retained for legal and accounting purposes.

30. FORCE MAJEURE

No liability for events beyond reasonable control.

31. SEVERABILITY

Invalid clauses do not affect remaining terms.

32. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

These Terms supersede all prior representations.

33. GOVERNING LAW & JURISDICTION

England & Wales courts have exclusive jurisdiction.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

All work is undertaken subject to these Terms & Conditions.

Authorisation confirms full acceptance.