Consumer Information

» 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

» BBC - Watchdog
   Reports on cars, holidays, goods and services, houses, health and computers.

   
   http://www.bbc.co.uk/consumer/tv_and_radio/watchdog/

» Blagger.com
   Comments and complaints about companies and service providers.

   
   http://www.blagger.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/

» Consumer Activism in Great Britain
   Study conducted for the National Consumer Council includes survey results concerning questions about consumer activism in the UK. [PDF]

   
   http://www.mori.com/publications/rmw/consumeractivism.pdf

» Consumer Direct
   A one-stop service run by the United Kingdom's Department of Trade and Industry. Provides information and links to sources of further advice on issues of concern to general consumers.

   
   http://www.consumerdirect.gov.uk/

» Craplawn
   The tale of a Gloucestershire gardening contractor, a bumpy lawn and a dissatisfied customer

   
   http://www.craplawn.co.uk

» 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.energysavingtrust.org.uk/

» Energywatch
   Independent gas and electricity consumer watchdog, providing help to domestic, commercial or industrial energy (gas and electricity) consumers. Includes details of regional offices, and of services available nationwide.

   
   http://www.energywatch.org.uk/

» Ethical Consumer
   Tips on ethical buying, consumer reports on a range of goods, information on UK and worldwide boycotts. Publishes Ethical Consumer magazine and the Corporate Critic database.

   
   http://www.ethicalconsumer.org/

» 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/

» Green Consumer Guide
   Commercial portal for environmental and ethical products, services and news. Sections for domestic, commercial and governmental users.

   
   http://www.greenconsumerguide.com/

» Green Guide Online
   Publisher of Pure magazine and the Green Guides provides resources, directories, articles and a shop for their publications.

   
   http://www.greenguideonline.com/

» 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/

» Haggle4me
   Consumer advice-sharing forum where advisors give advice and receive a portion of the savings made by the buyer.

   
   http://www.haggle4me.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/

» Horizon Associates
   Information and advice on buying for both consumers and businesses from Buckinghamshire-based professional purchasing consultants.

   
   http://www.purchasing-consultants.co.uk/

» 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/

» MoneyBasics
   Money advice site, including debt and savings advice and budget and mortgage calculators.

   
   http://www.moneybasics.co.uk/

» National Consumer Council
   Features news and publications, consumer education section, and details of current campaigns.

   
   http://www.ncc.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/

» 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-opinions.netfirms.com

» 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/

» PC Buyer Beware
   Provides information on personal computers to help consumers make more informed buying decisions.

   
   http://www.pcbuyerbeware.co.uk/

» ReviewCentre.com
   Reviews and ratings of cars, electrical products and online shops.

   
   http://www.reviewcentre.com/

» Romulus 2
   Features computer retailer reviews and an active forum discussing retailers and computer hardware.

   
   http://www.romulus2.com

» Safebuy UK
   Accreditation scheme for web retailers. Authorised by TrustUK which is supported by the UK government.

   
   http://www.safebuy.org.uk/

» Scottish Consumer Council
   News, publications and details of current projects.

   
   http://www.scotconsumer.org.uk/

» ShopSpy.co.uk
   Categorised directory of reviews of shopping sites.

   
   http://www.shopspy.co.uk/

» Snagging.org
   Information and advice for buyers of new build homes in the UK.

   
   http://www.snagging.org

» 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, incl

   
   http://www.soldsecure.com/

» The Advisory
   Offers advice on selling a home including setting a price and how best to present it.

   
   http://www.theadvisory.co.uk

» Trading Standards Central
   Resource for consumer protection information in the UK, supported and maintained by TSI (Trading Standards Institute).

   
   http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/

» Trusted Reviews
   Provides searchable reviews of consumer and computing products.

   
   http://www.trustedreviews.com/

» 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/

» UK Recall Notices
   Safety recall notices for the United Kingdom.

   
   http://www.ukrecallnotice.co.uk/

» Verdicts Consumer Product Reviews
   Consumer product review site, with reviews of items from boardgames to mp3 players.

   
   http://www.verdicts.co.uk/

» 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/

» Whatprice.co.uk
   Offers information on appropriate costings for building, electrical, household, gardening, car and plumbing work.

   
   http://www.whatprice.co.uk/

» Which? Online
   Which? offers selections from its various magazines; some content only accessible to registered subscribers.

   
   http://www.which.co.uk