Had a bad buying experience or looking to avoid one? These sites are worth investigating. They'll provide you with the advice to protect yourself in the market, be it the local market place or virtual market space.
Comment: The Welsh Consumer Council is the national consumer body for Wales. It works to represent the interests of domestic buyers and users of goods and services in Wales. It works to represent the interests of domestic buyers and users of goods and services in Wales. The council carries out research on behalf of consumers .
Comment: If you have a consumer complaint that you would like Watchdog to investigate, or you have a comment about the programme, you can contact them through this site. They also provide consumer guides, reports and links. Find out what the latest uncoverings are so you won't be ripped off.
Comment: Compare prices, user reviews and store ratings to find the best online deal for a wide range of products, from home appliances and garden fixtures to clothing for the whole family and the latest computer accessories. Search thousands of products in hundreds of categories. All items come with pictures and a direct link to the vendor's site, where you can buy online.
Comment: Consumer Reviews offers comments and reviews on thousands of different computer products and services to help you make better buying decisions. So now you can always be informed and kept up-to-date on the latest products, scams, critiques and much more.
Comment: A one stop shop for consumer protection information in the UK, providing a wealth of information for consumers and businesses, schools, advice and information centres, community organisations, local councils, business support agencies and trade associations. Find your local Trading Standards office on the website.
Comment: A statutory body whose aims are to promote and safeguard the interests of all consumers in Northern Ireland. The Council campaigns on behalf of consumers for the best possible standards of service and protection. This service provides consumer advice, information, issues publications, handles individual complaints and much more.
Comment: Wait, before you shop online, read a review written by someone who has actually purchased from the store. The only way that shops can be listed with this website is if they have been reviewed by people that have used their site. And if you have shopped online before, write a review and tell everyone about your experience.
Comment: The NfCG encourages and co-ordinates the work of voluntary, independent local Consumer Groups and represents their views nationally. NfCG and the local groups are non-party political and non-profit making. This site acts as a countrywide grassroots watchdog on behalf of its members and of consumers generally.
Comment: This site contains a wide range of current and reference information which should be equally invaluable if you are a consumer with a query or complaint. Hey claim to be the longest running provider of trading standards and consumer protection related advice and information.
Comment: Plays a leading role in promoting and protecting consumer interests throughout the UK, while ensuring that businesses are fair and competitive. Visit OFT's site for advice on the rights of UK consumers, copies of OFT reports, consultation documents, press releases, speeches, information leaflets and much more.