Consumer information encompasses various forms of consumers advising consumers, including sites which rate products and services, sites which display complaints from those who have used the products or services, and those which offer information, opinions, and reviews about products and services from consumers by consumers in order to balance advertisements and sometimes false claims of companies which manufacture or offer products and services. In this category, you will find details about warranties, recalls, and service contracts, reviews and tips by consumers who have already made those purchases, buyers' guides, and price comparisons.
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Local reviews search engine with reviews from millions of consumers to help find the most loved local businesses the service providers.
http://www.abumba.com
American Customer Satisfaction Index
The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) is an economic indicator that provides information on consumer satisfaction. The website provides ACSI scores and commentaries as well as on ACSI's offered services that includes a strategic business benchmarking and improvement tool, proprietary research program, corporate subscription program and data modeling services. The website also provides news and media resources and offers reports on methodology behind the Index and ACSI results analyses.
http://www.theacsi.org
Contains comprehensive and unbiased consumer reviews and ratings of consumer electronics, toys, sporting goods, home and garden products, shoes, clothing, health and beauty items, baby products, pet products and more.
http://www.buzzillions.com/
Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety is an American organization concerned with improving automobile safety. If you have discovered a safety problem with your car, you can report the defect to this website. The site also has information on which car models have been recalled due to safety concerns.
http://www.carconsumers.org/
Subscribe to U.S. consumer magazine to find out the best and worst service companies in your area. Find tips, ratings and articles about local movers, banks, plumbers, dentists, doctors, auto repair shops, computer stores, health clubs, veterinarians, travel agencies and florists. 7 local area versions of the magazine are available.
http://www.checkbook.org/
Web site dedicated to child safety. Contains warnings and recalls on children's products with option to search by year or category. Also offers a list of recommended resources. The site is provided by the Office of the Arkansas Attorney General.
http://www.childproductsafety.com/
The Choice website is an Australian website that provides trustworthy information for consumers. Whether you are looking to purchase digital cameras, fridges, washing machines, large TVs and more. You can also find good information on financial products.
http://www.choice.com.au
Provides reviews for the latest gadgets and technology out in the market. Includes price comparison index, top products, how-to, buying guides, downloads and the latest technology news.
http://www.computershopper.com
Consumer Action is a non-profit organization that helps people become better consumers with education and advocacy resources. You can learn how to better manage your credit cards and avoid penalties. The website also provides financial literacy so that you can learn how better manage your money.
http://www.consumer-action.org
Consumer awareness and information forum for sharing product and services reviews. Teaches how to file consumer court cases against substandard products or services seller and get one's money back and also read consumer reviews to make informed shopping decisions.
http://www.consumercourtforum.in
The Consumer Line website helps consumers in Northern Ireland make good buying decisions. If you have had a poor experience, this website provides information on how to complain. The website also has a variety of consumer leaflets covering topics such as money tips, deal with car repair and more.
http://www.consumerline.org
The Consumer Reports website provides reviews and other information on a variety of products such as cleaning products, used cars, kitchen items, sports equipment as well as investing. The website also has reports on testing products which helps you find out which one is best.
http://www.consumerreports.org
The Consumer World website helps consumers manage their lives better, avoid useless insurance policies and more. You can also use this website to compare prices for digital cameras, software, computers, printers, GPS units and camcorders. The website also has money management sites to help you manage your money better.
http://www.consumerworld.org
A consumer resource information site maintained by the U.S. Federal Government divided into categories such as food, health, product safety, your money, and transportation. Provides a scam alert and in the spotlight news with links to other websites maintained by the Federal Government.
http://www.consumer.gov/
Helps people find reviews of products to select the best product for your needs. The website has reviews of fitness goods, computer goods, electronics, automotive accessories and more. You can also offer recommendations to others on what is best to buy.
http://www.consumersearch.com
Defects and Recalls - safercar.gov
This website, provided by the Office of Defects Investigation provides information on safety recalls as well as consumer and manufacturer information. The website also allows you to search for a recall, provides information on child restraint recalls, school bus recalls and monthly recall reports. The website also has information on filing a complaint.
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls
Putting the customer in charge of the process of finding and buying diamonds. The website has tutorials to help people to select an engagement ring and negotiate jewelry as well. The website also has a price research tool to help you find good diamond prices.
http://www.diamondreview.com
DMA (Direct Marketing Association) is a trade asssociation of business and nonprofit organization that uses direct marketing tools and techniques. The website is basically dedicated for consumers, it is a great resource for consumer information and is built to honor consumer preference.
http://www.dmachoice.org/
Duracell - Battery Disposal Tips
Find out how to properly recycle or dispose of batteries with Duracell's tips on battery disposal.
http://www.duracell.com/en-US/battery-care-disposal.jspx
This e-consumer website helps customers around the world avoid electronic fraud. The site is available in a number of major languages including Spanish, German, French, German, Korean and Polish. The site also has online shipping tips to help you avoid fraud.
http://www.econsumer.gov
Entertainment Software Rating Board
Assigns computer and video game content ratings. Includes rating guides, rating process information, resources, icons and voice over downloads, game publishers and retailers sections, and information on the organization's online privacy program.
http://www.esrb.org
A review website that helps you choose the best product. There are reviews of movies, DVDs, music, electronics, sports and other products here. Anybody can contribute reviews, and gifts. The site is easy to search to help you make the best purchase.
http://www.epinions.com
Federal Consumer Information Center
This website provides news, articles, publications and other resources for consumer information on a wide range of topics. The website also offers Consumer Information Catalogs from Cars to Travel and a lot more. The website also provides FCIC contact information and fun stuff such as puzzles, word search, sound bites and more.
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov
Provides a guilde for looking after fine furniture, including looking after outdoor furniture, upholstery and fabric care, antique furniture and leather furniture.
http://www.furniturecaretips.com
A gasoline price website that allows visitors to post and view recent retail gasoline prices. The website provides real-time gas information to help consumers locate the lowest price available. The website also provides a gas price historical chart to track down gasoline prices from months or years ago. The website also allows you to explore city, state, area and even national maps to search for the cheapest gas price. The website also provides a trip calculator to help you maximize your fuel.
http://www.gasbuddy.com
Allows consumers to find the cheapest gas price in the locale with the use of an interactive map. Includes a message center, fuel saving tips, top spotters and a station locator.
http://www.gaspricewatch.com
Provides you the opportunity to voice out your opinions regarding the products and services that you and the rest of the world use everyday. This website gives you the power to improve existing product and services, test innovative consumer goods, influence new items and be one of the first to see what's new in the market. The website also provides information on how the surveys were taken and also offers rewards when you answer a survey.
http://www.globalopinionpanels.com
The GotTrouble.com legal directory provides free legal and financial information and resources for people going through legal trouble.
http://www.GotTrouble.com
Provides an online resource and community for the discussion of high definition technology. Includes news articles, programming providers, local reception, viewing mediums, hardware, DVDs and movies, cameras and camcorders, and off topic discussion.
http://www.highdefforum.com
Home Digital Entertainment Forums
Home digital entertainment forums, covering home audio and visual systems and home cinema kits.
http://www.prohomedigital.com
Offers a wide variety of information on how to remove carpet stains. Includes articles for first time carpet buyers.
http://www.how-to-clean-carpet.com
Provides simple and easy to understand consumer information guides on various industrial products/equipment. Covers industrial automation, electronics, software, safety supplies and services as well as shipping/storage and work clothes.
http://www.industrial101.com
Vacuum cleaner purchase advice, general reviews, and repair guides for Electrolux, Hoover, Kirby, and other popular brands.
http://www.info-vacuum-cleaner.com/
Informed For Life is a non-profit organization providing safe vehicle selection criteria, including a procedure for selecing a safer vehicle using crash test and fatality data.
http://www.informedforlife.org/
The Inspector's Journal is a website for home inspectors. You can use the website to find a home inspector in Canada and the United States. The website offers an extensive range of resources in its Library covering subjects such as electrical systems, foundations, exteriors and attics.
http://www.inspectorsjournal.com
International Association of Certified Home
The website of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors Inc helps you find a way to check the quality of your home. One of the website's most useful tools helps you find a certified inspector in your community. The website also has educational resources for inspectors who wish to improve their skills.
http://www.nachi.org
The JD Power is a company that makes it easier to recognize services and goods that meet your needs. The website also provides ratings and reviews of new and used cars. You can also find out how to find the best boats, electronics and health services. JD Power also rates insurance companies.
http://www.jdpower.com
Journal of Research for Consumers
Sponsored by the University of Western Australia, the JRC publishes a variety of articles on consumption-related issues, provided in both consumer and academic versions, including empirical, theoretical and methodological reporting, commentaries, essays and other features. Published bi-monthly, its consumer and academic articles are available here, along with submission guidelines, consumer information and other features.
http://www.jrconsumers.com/
Provides up-to-date information and shopping advice to online consumers. Focuses on kids education, products and entertainment and includes articles on parenting and raising children.
http://www.kidica.com
Kids in Danger is a non-profit organization that seeks to protect children from unsafe products. The website has information on toys and other products that are toxic or otherwise harmful. The website also has general advice on how you can protect your child. You can also donate money to the organization here.
http://www.kidsindanger.org
Allows consumer to write and post reviews on any company, product or service. Includes top rated reviews, company reports, respond from businesses, consumer recalls and product recalls directory from Google.
http://www.my3cents.com
Nana guides is a car information website that helps you research and new and used carts. The website also has new car reviews to help you choose an appropriate car. The site also has information on motorcycles boats recreational and vehicles and homes. You can also find information on car loans.
http://www.nadaguides.com
The National Consumer Council (NCC) is a British organization that represents the interests of consumers in the UK. The website has articles on how legal changes, regulations and other developments impact the quality of customer service one receives. You can also get tips on where to go for consumer advice.
http://www.ncc.org.uk/
The Old House Web is a community website for those who live in and love old homes. One of the website's most useful features is the "Ask the Inspector" feature which helps you decide when to get work done. You can also find ideas on keeping up your garden here.
http://www.oldhouseweb.com/
Contains consumer reports, complaints and company/product reviews. Includes consumer tips, reputation management services and a sample complaint letter.
http://www.pissedconsumer.com
Provides useful tips and simple solutions to help you make the most of the innovation and convenience plastics have to offer.
http://www.plasticsinfo.org/
Magazine and buyers guide for swimming pools, hot tub spas, portable spas, pool supply, and the leisurely lifestyle. Offers feature articles, fine photography and useful facts for owners of swimming pools, spas and hot tubs and all who wish to purchase them.
http://www.poolspaliving.com/
Get up-to-date information about one's power usage and cost online only with Powershop, Australia's finest power company.
http://www.powershop.com.au/
Provides a product information resource with an array of unbiased reviews on a wide range of consumer products. Covers electronics, home and garden, computers, toys and games, software, auto and vehicles, fashion, sports and outdoors, health and beauty, and a lot more.
http://www.productwiki.com
Provides consumer opinions, reviews and ratings on various points of interest. This website allows users to find and share reviews on anything, publish their own ratings list and share it on any website and also to make a little money.
http://www.rateitall.com
Recall Warnings is an information website that lets you know which products are being recalled due to safety or health concerns. The website has information on recalled automobiles, clothing, pet care and household supplied. The website also has consumer news as well.
http://recalls.justia.com/
Official U.S. Government website, including recalls from various Federal Agencies.
http://www.recalls.gov/
Information and consumer advice to help UK banking customers reclaim unfair bank charges, credit card charges and mortgage fees.
http://www.reclaimbankcharges.org
Provides in-depth analysis an user reviews of a variety of universal remote controls. Includes product features and specifications, files index, and discussion forums.
http://www.remotecentral.com
Provides restroom ratings, rankings and reviews. Browse theirr database of pointed reviews and breakdowns of bathrooms around the world. Users can submit their own review.
http://www.restroomratings.com/
Offers product reviews and manuals for laptop computers, digital cameras, cell phones, printers, camcorders, and more. Find the best consumer electronics deals and get support for the products you already own.
http://www.retrevo.com/
Consumer reviews of all types of products and services with forums, price comparisons and product specifications.
http://www.reviewcentre.com/
Ripoff Reports is a consumer rights activism website that give consumers the opportunity to voice out their disputes towards a company. The website is a great resource for consumers for it provides consumer tips on protecting your identity, telemarketing fraud, advance fee loans, credit service and credit card offers, work-at-home scams and a lot more. The website also provides information about Ripoff Reports' corporate advocacy programs and allows users to file and update reports.
http://www.ripoffreport.com
Source for computer troubleshooting, error messages, common problems and installation tips.
http://www.smartcomputing.com/
Offers advice on coal, coke and smokeless fuels and appliances, central heating, open fires, room heaters and cookers.
http://www.solidfuel.co.uk/
Offers a neighborhood watch for stolen vehicles. Help recover stolen cars and receive rewards.
http://www.stolencarreports.com
The Supermarket Savvy website makes it easy to improve your grocery shopping. The website also has information on food safety, advice on reading food labels and how to prepare a shopping list. The website also has information on finding bargains while shopping for groceries.
http://www.supermarketsavvy.com
Recommends creative gifts and shows you where to buy them on the Web. Gift ideas are organized by personality, interests and lifestyle.
http://www.surprise.com/
Provides a guide to finding the right surveillance system, wireless spy cameras, CCTV, nanny cams and much more for you and your specific needs for home security or commercial security.
http://www.surveillance-camera.com/
Offers comprehensive information about swimming pools, including purchasing, financing, maintaining, and locating a swimming pool professional, dealer, or retailer in your area.
http://www.swimmingpool.com/
This site is packed with useful information on different saws. You can learn about using a saw safely, find out which are the best saws to buy, and what equipment you should have.
http://www.szaws.com/
Provides up-to-date consumer information and shopping advice. Covers health, beauty, house and home, entertainment, family and personal finance.
http://www.tastelife.com
Gives A/V consumers a basic understanding of all A/V connections, formats, signals, conversions and more.
http://www.theavguide.co.uk/
Provides information on this nationally syndicated consumer advocate program hosted by Clark Howard. Includes current and archived stories, current and past money-saving advice, a consumer action center, appearances, books, photos and consumer TV reports.
http://www.clarkhoward.com
Contains ideas and tips on personal finance and frugal living. Includes a topical index with frugal living articles on cooking, cleaning, decorating, automobile, gardening, recycling and utilities.
http://www.thefrugallife.com
Official website of the Canadian Toy Testing Council, which has been providing toy testing services for 50 years.
http://www.toy-testing.org/
A network of 27,800 toy retail stores and 2,200 toy importers and manufacturers. The toy industry authority. Ideal for sending press releases and new product announcements.
http://www.toydirectory.com/
A resource for farmers that offers extensive information on farming machinery, including articles and reviews on the latest agricultural equipment and heavy machinery.
http://www.tradefarmmachinery.com.au/
Utility Consumers' Action Network
The Utility Consumers' Action Network is non-profit organization that seeks to help consumers in their use of utility services. The site can help you with your dealings with energy, telecom, gas, and water utilities. You can also find out how to take political action on utility issues.
http://www.ucan.org
Vacuum Cleaner reviews on upright, canister, handheld and stick vacuums. Website also providea home cleaning guides, cleaning product reviews, and cleaning product deals.
http://www.vacuumcleanersusa.com
United Kingdom based consumer advice website that aims to empower consumers, protect them against unscrupulous suppliers, inform them about dodgy trading practices, and take action to resolve problems.
http://whatconsumer.co.uk
All-inclusive, free resource focusing on Internet safety, help and education for Internet users of all ages; providing information and solutions to online safety issues such as identity theft, scams, fraud, child pornography, cyberstalking, cyberbullying, hacking, phishing, spyware and viruses.
http://www.wiredsafety.org/
Provides consumer reviews on electronics, home and garden, and health and beauty products. Includes a product database, survey index, community guidelines and resources.
http://www.wize.com
Website for the professional and soon to be professional woodworker. This site has project plans, power tool specs, articles, wood profiles, tips and tricks and much more.
http://www.woodzone.com/
The largest gemology study and reference site on the internet.
http://www.yourgemologist.com/
