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BBC - Watchdog
Reports on cars, holidays, goods and services, houses, health and computers.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/consumer/tv_and_radio...
Washing Machine Help
Help, advice and tips on UK washing machine purchases, repairs and spare parts, authored by a washing machine repair man.
http://www.washerhelp.co.uk/
Trusted Reviews
Provides searchable reviews of consumer and computing products.
http://www.trustedreviews.com/
Holiday Travel Watch
Advice, assistance and information on holiday complaints to consumers and holidaymakers who have travelled abroad with a British tour operator.
http://www.holidaytravelwatch.org/
Craplawn
The tale of a Gloucestershire gardening contractor, a bumpy lawn and a dissatisfied customer
http://www.craplawn.co.uk
Impata.Com
Reviews online stores across a variety of categories, and allows the user to submit comments and ratings.
http://www.impata.com/
Trading Standards Central
Resource for consumer protection information in the UK, supported and maintained by TSI (Trading Standards Institute).
http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/
Which? Online
Which? offers selections from its various magazines; some content only accessible to registered subscribers.
http://www.which.co.uk
Office of Fair Trading: Consumer Information
General advice on consumer rights in the UK, information on your rights under the law, tips on how to complain or how to find someone who can help with your problem plus information on shopping on credit and getting out of debt.
http://www.oft.gov.uk/Consumer/
ReviewCentre.com
Reviews and ratings of cars, electrical products and online shops.
http://www.reviewcentre.com/
Haggle4me
Consumer advice-sharing forum where advisors give advice and receive a portion of the savings made by the buyer.
http://www.haggle4me.com
Nationwide Building Society's Financial Advice, My Experience
Describes an alleged case of financial mis-selling by the Nationwide Building Society in which it gave commission-led financial advice. Includes a Message Board.
http://www.investing-with-nationwide-your-...
Beeb.com
Site from the BBC with a wide range of retailers and experts to ensure you have access to the advice and the deals on the web.
http://www.beeb.com/
Energy Efficiency
Advice on energy efficiency from the Energy Saving Trust, an independent, government-funded body. Includes tips and information and details of grants and offers available.
http://www.est.org.uk/
Advisory Service - Windows and Conservatories
A free independent service available to help the window, conservatory and sunroom buyer to make sense of what's available and what to look out for. Includes trade tricks, list of installers, technical information and contact information.
http://www.nrwas.org
Verdicts Consumer Product Reviews
Consumer product review site, with numerous reviews of items from boardgames to mp3 players.
http://www.verdicts.co.uk/
Sold Secure
Range of security products tested for a variety of purposes, from vehicle security to leisure equipment, homes and offices, and protecting valuables. Sold Secure tests and provides information regarding effective security products to various clients, including the police and the insurance industry.
http://www.soldsecure.com/
Child Car Seats
Provides advice on purchasing, fitting and using child car restraints, along with links to manufacturers, retailers and other relevant organisations.
http://www.childcarseats.org.uk/
National Consumer Federation
Lists consumer groups and membership details, together with survey results and archived issues of Consumer News.
http://www.nfcg.org.uk/
Romulus 2
Features computer retailer reviews and an active forum discussing retailers and computer hardware.
http://www.romulus2.com
IT Reviews
Independent reviews and forums discussing computer hardware, software and games and consumer electronic equipment such as digital cameras.
http://www.itreviews.co.uk/
Kitchen Advice
Impartial kitchen advice to help you with the planning and design of your kitchen. Plus, how to choose kitchen appliances, cookers, freezers and kitchen cabinets.
http://www.kitchenadvice.co.uk/
The Consumer Gateway
Department of Trade and Industry run portal containing information and advice for online consumers. Features news, advice and links to consumer information on a variety of topics, including shopping, home improvement, finance, holidays and utilities.
http://www.consumers.gov.uk/
Poorsimmon
Photographs of problems at Coppermill Place, built by Persimmon Homes in 2001, alleging that Persimmon have ignored numerous residents complaints.
http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/poorsi...
Whatprice.co.uk
Offers information on appropriate costings for building, electrical, household, gardening, car and plumbing work.
http://www.whatprice.co.uk/
Blagger.com
Comments and complaints about companies and service providers.
http://www.blagger.com/
Ethical Consumer
Tips on ethical buying, consumer reports on a wide range of goods, information on UK and worldwide boycotts. Publishes Ethical Consumer magazine and the Corporate Critic database.
http://www.ethicalconsumer.org/
Scottish Consumer Council
News, publications and details of current projects.
http://www.scotconsumer.org.uk/
Tubz UK
Help and advice site for people looking to buy bathrooms, showers or bathroom accessories, bathroom lighting, flooring and wall coverings.
http://www.tubz.co.uk/
ITCH (Institute for Total Carpet Hygiene)
Site dedicated to the importance of caring for your carpet. Appears to have been set up by Vax.
http://www.itch.org.uk/
ShopSpy.co.uk
Categorised directory of reviews of shopping sites.
http://www.shopspy.co.uk/
UK Recall Notices
Safety recall notices for the United Kingdom.
http://www.ukrecallnotice.co.uk/
National Consumer Council
Features news and publications, consumer education section, and details of current campaigns.
http://www.ncc.org.uk/
PC Buyer Beware
Provides information on personal computers to help consumers make more informed buying decisions.
http://www.pcbuyerbeware.co.uk/
Snagging.org
Information and advice for buyers of new build homes in the UK.
http://www.snagging.org
Grumbletext
Submit and read opinions and complaints on big corporations in the UK. Site creates news stories based on user contributed content and actively publicises it to the media.
http://www.grumbletext.co.uk/
Horizon Associates
Information and advice on buying for both consumers and businesses from Buckinghamshire-based professional purchasing consultants.
http://www.purchasing-consultants.co.uk/
Energywatch
Energywatch represents the interests of gas and electricity consumers in Great Britain. Provides practical information for consumers and some policy documents.
http://www.energywatch.org.uk/
MoneyBasics
Money advice site, including debt and savings advice and budget and mortgage calculators.
http://www.moneybasics.co.uk/
Fensa
Publication about the changes to Building Control regulations affecting the double glazing and conservatory industry. Technical information and contact details.
http://www.fensa.co.uk/
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