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: This site is aimed at those responsible for providing or funding consumer advice services. Consumer Support Networks will improve the help available for consumers by providing a framework for better advice services. They want to make markets work better to give people a fair deal. Theirr vision is of confident, informed consumers.
Comment: A trade association set up solely to safeguard the interests of the independent vehicle import industry. Find thousands of vehicle for sale along with details of financing, insurance,
servicing, repairs, spares and shipping. See their directory of local motoring services according to area, helpful motoring FAQ, their range of services and press information.
Comment: A registered charity whose purpose is to assist families and individuals who are in financial difficulty by providing independent and confidential counselling on personal budgeting, advice on the wise use of credit and, where appropriate, achievable plans to repay outstanding debts.
Comment: The UK's premier information service. An environmentally friendly products, services and news site hosting unbiased, educational information regarding green intitiatives and environmentally sound suppliers, products and services. Stay informed and find out about all the latest international greenie news.
Comment: Savings, mortgages, pensions, insurance, tax, banks - their information will help you make the most of your money. Which? can help you find the best current account and provide independent advice on how to switch. Register to gain access to their extensive archive of reports and advice.
Comment: A fair trade magazine proving that buying goods in a straightforward and transparent way can change the lives of millions of marginalised producers in developing countries by ensuring they get a decent price for their goods. Read the latest issue online, see past issues and find out the various ways in which you can support them.
Comment: Don't let stores pull the wool over your eyes. Compare prices, read user reviews and the store's response, check store ratings and see product details before you buy. Then once you've made your purchase, write your own review. Reviews and photos of thousands of products from computers to garden furniture. The era of the smart shopper is now.
Comment: From the Department of Trade and Industry. Online access to information and advice for consumers and links to websites containing consumer advice run by Government departments, consumer organisations and others. This site focuses on the issues which cause most concern among consumers.
Comment: This charity are a national research charity dedicated to providing independent information of value to disabled and elderly consumers. They carry out research and work to improve products and services by making manufacturers, service providers, regulators and policy makers more aware of the needs of disabled and older consumers.
Comment: The SCC's purpose is to promote the interests of Scottish consumers, with particular regard to those people who experience disadvantage in society. They represent consumers of all kinds, they may be patients, tenants, parents, solicitors' clients, public transport users, or simply shoppers in a supermarket.