Consumer Information Websites

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.

Resource for the carpet industry, including retailers, wholesalers, installers, chat rooms and technical information.

Provides information on personal computers to help consumers make more informed buying decisions.

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

Help, advice and tips on UK washing machine purchases, repairs and spare parts, authored by a washing machine repair man.

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

Safety recall notices for the United Kingdom.

For advice on coal, coke and smokeless fuels and appliances, central heating, open fires, room heaters and cookers

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

Provides advice on purchasing, fitting and using child car restraints, along with links to manufacturers, retailers and other relevant organisations.

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.

Comments and complaints about companies and service providers.

Help and advice site for people looking to buy bathrooms, showers or bathroom accessories, bathroom lighting, flooring and wall coverings.

Provides searchable reviews of consumer and computing products.

Consumer product review site, with reviews of items from boardgames to mp3 players.

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.

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

Offers selections from its various reviews of products and services.

Publication about the changes to Building Control regulations affecting the double glazing and conservatory industry. Technical information and contact details.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Reports on cars, holidays, goods and services, houses, health and computers.

Offers help and advice to flat owners with information on property management, enfranchisement, lease extensions, service charges, right to manage and management issues.

Advice about choosing a bed or a mattress.

Independent complaints mediation service. News, FAQ, complaints procedure and membership information.

Online self help from Citizens Advice. Provides information to help people solve their problems.

Advice, assistance and information on holiday complaints to consumers and holidaymakers who have travelled abroad with a British tour operator.

Reviews of local estate agents and letting companies.

Money advice and information, including debt and savings. Offers overview, workshops, training and news.