Hi i joined total fitness on 23/02/07 and signed a contract and paid 10 pounds towards my joining fee, my contract starts on 1/03/07 and i have to pay 2 months payments on1/04/07, i have realised that i want to continue using my old gym instead and do not wish to use total fitness
can i do anything to get out of this of am i screwed for a year?
thanks
2007-02-26 07:55:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Credit
Yes----- you are probably screwed for a year, that's how these Gyms make their money, 50% of the people who join at the beginning of the year drop out, but have to pay till the end of their contract. Why not try and ask them if you can renege on your contract, they can only say NO!
2007-02-26 08:00:49 · answer #1 · answered by Greybeard 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gyms are not very forgiving when you want to get out of a contract.
I tried to cancel a month to month when I moved 3,000 miles from the gym. They absolutely refused, though I sent them all the documentation. I ended up having American Express take care of it for me.
Since you signed a year contract, read your contract word for word and see what the loopholes are. If you can use those, do it.
Otherwise, call your bank and put a stop payment on the withdrawal. This will need to be renewed after 6 months.
2007-02-26 08:35:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes cancel it, you have a 7 day 'cooling off' period from the date the contract started if you wish to change your mind.
2007-02-27 20:58:35 · answer #3 · answered by rose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cancel your direct debit now and tell the gym you no longer want the membership.
I don't think they will pursue you to maintain the contract if you refuse to pay. If they do write to Watchdog.
2007-02-26 20:41:28 · answer #4 · answered by Mark J 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Inform them IMMEDIATELY (and ask for your money back) - chances are you have 10 days 'cooling off' period (or maybe 14 days) - DON'T delay or you will be in for a lot of aggro ...
NB. If you signed a Direct Debit, you need to inform your Bank IMMEDIATELY to cancel.
2007-02-26 08:00:26 · answer #5 · answered by Steve B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just cancel your direct debit, it would cost the gym too much to bother per suing you, thats what i did anyway!
2007-02-26 08:04:05 · answer #6 · answered by Izzy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not totally sure where you stand. |Try the link below and have a read . Should be able to tell you more !
2007-02-26 21:24:35 · answer #7 · answered by MynameisShirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just cancel your direct debit they cant force you
2007-02-26 07:59:07 · answer #8 · answered by scubs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just cancel it, they cant do anything about it
2007-02-26 07:58:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋