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- 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.
www.nrwas.org
- Arnold Clark Automobiles - Consumer information and personal experiences with buying a car from this dealer.
www.chez.com/arnoldclark
- BBC - Watchdog - Reports on cars, holidays, goods and services, houses, health and computers.
www.bbc.co.uk/watchdog
- 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.
www.beeb.com
- Ciao - UK based consumer opinions on home products.
www.uk.ciao.com
- Consumer Choice Company - Directory of businesses achieving a gold award status through surveys to the public consumer. Search for winners by location. Nominations section. Company profile.
www.consumerchoicedirectory.co.uk
- Consumer Comments - An index of UK consumers' comments, opinions and views. Read and post comments on UK companies or organisations.
www.consumercomments.co.uk
- Consumer Education Wales, Addysg Defnyddwyr Cymru - Educational consumer's site to make us more knowledgeable about the products and services we buy and use. Products and services under review. Interactive discussion area. Quizzes and worksheets. Young Consumer of the Year Competition.
www.consumereducation.wales.org
- ConsumerDesk UK - Comparative online product information with reviews of some products.
www.consumerdesk.co.uk
- Domestos UK - Brand site outlining the Domestos product range with focus on home hygiene. A professional section has been devised to provide support information to the healthcare professional arena. Includes games, photo gallery and parents guide.
www.domestos.co.uk
- Dooyoo.co.uk - Independent opinions community in the UK. Provides reviews for consumer products and services, particularly for those available in European markets.
www.dooyoo.co.uk
- Electricians Online - Search engine to find electricians in the UK using postcode or area search facilities.
www.electriciansonline.uk.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.
www.saveenergy.co.uk
- Energy Watch Consumer Champion - Consumer organisation created by Parliament to protect the interests of all domestic, commercial or industrial energy (gas and electricity) consumers. Details of regional offices, and of services available nationwide.
www.energywatch.org.uk
- Fensa - Publication about the changes to Building Control regulations affecting the double glazing and conservatory industry. Technical information and contact details.
www.fensa.biz
- Good or Bad Job - Information, help and advice for getting better service.
www.goodorbadjob.com
- Holiday Travel Watch - Advice, assistance and information on holiday complaints to consumers and holidaymakers who have travelled abroad with a British tour operator.
www.holidaytravelwatch.org
- Horizon Associates - Information and advice on buying for both consumers and businesses from Buckinghamshire-based professional purchasing consultants.
www.purchasing-consultants.co.uk
- I Hate Swift Legal - An individual's personal vendetta against Swift Legal's services, includes details of grievances and a discussion forum.
www.dreamworkswebdesign.co.uk/swiftlegal
- Impata.Com - Reviews online stores across a variety of categories, and allows the user to submit comments and ratings.
www.impata.com
- JustRecommend - Offers reviews and advice on a variety of products and services. Exchange independent consumer advice and recommendations.
www.justrecommend.net
- National Consumer Council - Features news and publications, consumer education section, and details of current campaigns.
www.ncc.org.uk
- National Consumer Federation - Lists consumer groups and membership details, together with survey results and archived issues of Consumer News.
www.nfcg.org.uk
- 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.
www.investing-with-nationwide-your-opinions.netfirms.com
- NetBuyer - ZDNet's product reviews and price comparisons.
www.netbuyer.co.uk
- New-New - Covers newly launched products, from food and fashion to gifts and gadgets, with links through to specific manufacturers.
www.new-new.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.
www.oft.gov.uk/Consumer
- Office of Fair Trading: Online Shopping - Advice and tips on shopping over the Internet from the Office of Fair Trading. Information on how best to complain, how to put things rights and what scams to watch out for.
www.oft.gov.uk/Consumer/Your+Rights+When+Shopping+From+Home/Online+shopping.htm
- Oftel - Consumer Information - Advice on dealing with telephone companies and telephone services. Also features details of consumer research initiatives.
www.oftel.gov.uk/consumer
- Peoples Page - A site for the opportunity to publish grievances against rogue traders, poor service, travel experiences, products and any consumer issues. Facilities to add your complaint and read others.
www.peoplespage.info
- Scottish Consumer Council - News, publications and details of current projects.
www.scotconsumer.org.uk
- SH one Tea.com - Contains the option to post complaints about services, and products.
www.shonetea.com
- Shopping Guide - A guide to safe shopping online, e-tailing articles, press releases from UK retailers and e-commerce news.
www.shopping-guide.co.uk
- T3 Network - Tomorrow's Technology Today - Technology and gadget news with expert reviews from T3, Home Entertainment and Hi Fi Choice magazines.
www.t3.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.
www.consumers.gov.uk
- Tradewatch Consumer Information Service - Information about suppliers who provide consistent good service can be exchanged free by consumers on the trade-watch web site.
www.trade-watch.co.uk
- Trading Standards Central - Resource for consumer protection information in the UK, supported and maintained by TSI (Trading Standards Institute).
www.tradingstandards.gov.uk
- UK Recall Notices - Safety recall notices for the United Kingdom.
www.ukrecallnotice.co.uk
- Welsh Consumer Council - Details of current projects, staff and publications, with advice, help and articles on a variety of consumer topics.
www.wales-consumer.org.uk
- Which? Online - Consumers' Association offers selections from its various magazines; some content only accessible to registered subscribers. Its 'WebTrader' scheme establishes a code of practice for online merchants.
www.which.net
- Which? WebTrader - Offers a Code of Practice for UK websites and a "Which Web Trader" approval logo for member websites.
whichwebtrader.which.net
- Youve Cracked It - UK price comparisons for utilities, insurance, credit cards and loans.
www.youve-cracked-it.co.uk
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