52It should also be noted that, pursuant to Article 3(3) of the Directive, the repair and replacement of goods not in conformity is to be completed not only free of charge but also within a reasonable time and without significant inconvenience to the consumer. Those three requirements are the expression of the clear resolve of the European Union legislature to provide effective protection to consumers (see, to that effect, Quelle, paragraph 35).
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