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AdviceGuide

http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/
Online self help from Citizens Advice. Provides information to help people solve their problems.
BBC - Watchdog

http://www.bbc.co.uk/watchdog/
Reports on cars, holidays, goods and services, houses, health and computers.
Blagger.com

http://www.blagger.com/
Comments and complaints about companies and service providers.
Carpet Index

http://www.carpet-index.com/
Resource for the carpet industry, including retailers, wholesalers, installers, chat rooms and technical information.
Child Car Seats

http://www.childcarseats.org.uk/
Provides advice on purchasing, fitting and using child car restraints, along with links to manufacturers, retailers and other relevant organisations.
Energy Efficiency

http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/
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.
Ethical Consumer

http://www.ethicalconsumer.org/
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.
Fensa

http://www.fensa.co.uk/
Publication about the changes to Building Control regulations affecting the double glazing and conservatory industry. Technical information and contact details.
Green Consumer Guide

http://www.greenconsumerguide.com/
Commercial portal for environmental and ethical products, services and news. Sections for domestic, commercial and governmental users.
Green Guide

http://www.greenguide.co.uk/
Publisher of Pure magazine and the Green Guides provides resources, directories, articles and a shop for their publications.
Holiday Travel Watch

http://www.holidaytravelwatch.com/
Advice, assistance and information on holiday complaints to consumers and holidaymakers who have travelled abroad with a British tour operator.
House Corp

http://www.housecorp.co.uk/
Reviews of local estate agents and letting companies.
Kitchen Advice

http://www.kitchenadvice.co.uk/
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.
Kitchen Bathroom Bedroom Specialists Association

http://www.kbsa.org.uk/
Aims to promote excellence in the design, supply and installation of fitted kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms and home offices. Includes consumer advice, ask the expert and information on the Specialist trade magazine.
News on the Block

http://www.newsontheblock.com/
Offers help and advice to flat owners with information on property management, enfranchisement, lease extensions, service charges, right to manage and management issues.
Ombudsman Services

http://www.ombudsman-services.org/
Independent complaints mediation service. News, FAQ, complaints procedure and membership information.
PC Buyer Beware

http://www.pcbuyerbeware.co.uk/
Provides information on personal computers to help consumers make more informed buying decisions.
Romulus 2

http://www.romulus2.com/
Features computer retailer reviews and an active forum discussing retailers and computer hardware.
Safebuy UK

http://www.safebuy.org.uk/
Accreditation scheme for web retailers. Authorised by TrustUK which is supported by the UK government.
Snagging.org

http://www.snagging.org/
Information and advice for buyers of new build homes in the UK.
Sold Secure

http://www.soldsecure.com/
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.
Solid Fuel Association

http://www.solidfuel.co.uk/
For advice on coal, coke and smokeless fuels and appliances, central heating, open fires, room heaters and cookers
The Advisory

http://www.theadvisory.co.uk/
Offers advice on selling a home including setting a price and how best to present it.
The Money Charity

http://themoneycharity.org.uk/
Money advice and information, including debt and savings. Offers overview, workshops, training and news.
The Sleep Council

http://www.sleepcouncil.org.uk/
Advice about choosing a bed or a mattress.
Trusted Reviews

http://www.trustedreviews.com/
Provides searchable reviews of consumer and computing products.
Tubz UK

http://www.tubz.co.uk/
Help and advice site for people looking to buy bathrooms, showers or bathroom accessories, bathroom lighting, flooring and wall coverings.
UK Recall Notices

http://www.ukrecallnotice.co.uk/
Safety recall notices for the United Kingdom.
Verdicts Consumer Product Reviews

http://www.verdicts.co.uk/
Consumer product review site, with reviews of items from boardgames to mp3 players.
Washing Machine Help

http://www.washerhelp.co.uk/
Help, advice and tips on UK washing machine purchases, repairs and spare parts, authored by a washing machine repair man.
Whatprice.co.uk

http://www.whatprice.co.uk/
Offers information on appropriate costings for building, electrical, household, gardening, car and plumbing work.
Which?

http://www.which.co.uk/
Offers selections from its various reviews of products and services.

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