Consumer Advice
Welcome to your monthly consumer advice centre. Here you'll find the latest on money, shopping and great deals to keep you in the know exclusive to the Candis website. Brought to you by Consumer advice editor, Liz Silvester.
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Consumer Advice March 2010
Post comments, questions and answers in the Consumer advice section of Candis Chat Is the warranty worth it? When you buy a new product, you'll often find a manufacturer's warranty for one or two years included - depending on the product - and on some goods, the company you buy from might also try to sell you an extended warranty or breakdown cover. Three years cover at Argos for a ... Read more
Date Posted: 19/02/2010
Consumer Advice February 2010
Post comments, questions and answers in the Consumer advice section of Candis Chat Speed up your computer If your computer is running really slowly, it's usually because you've simply got too much on it. There also may be a virus or two, which could have crept on. Technology expert Dermot Nolan, Director of consultancy TBS, gives us his tips on how to clean them off. If it's reall... Read more
Date Posted: 15/01/2010
Consumer Advice January 2010
Post comments, questions and answers in the Consumer advice section of Candis Chat Have you got the best broadband deal? There are certainly lots of ISPs around - Internet Service Providers - so how do you choose? It really depends on what you want from the service and there are a number of factors you should consider... How you receive it You can get broadband into your home via a phone... Read more
Date Posted: 18/12/2009
Consumer Advice December 2009
Post comments, questions and answers in the Consumer advice section of Candis Chat Great gadgets for Christmas Our gift ideas are great value for money and have come out top in Internet reviews. In the kitchen The Breville JE24 Juicer gets all the juice out of the whole fruit - not citrus fruit, though. It's good and sturdy and easy to use, £53.66 from Amazon. If you're afte... Read more
Date Posted: 13/11/2009
Consumer Advice November 2009
Post comments, questions and answers in the Consumer advice section of Candis Chat Just what is PayPal? Increasingly, when you buy online, you'll be given the option to pay by PayPal. But what is it and why would you need it? PayPal - www.paypal.co.uk - owned by eBay since 2002 is a fast, safe way to pay and be paid online. Money is transferred from the buyer's to the seller's acc... Read more
Date Posted: 16/10/2009
Consumer Advice October 2009
Post comments, questions and answers in the Consumer advice section of Candis Chat. Save money on gas and electricity As we head into the coldest part of the year, it's worth making sure you're not paying more than you should for the energy you use. Here's how to get the best price you can: Go to the comparison sites Pop in a few details like your postcode, who currently supplies... Read more
Date Posted: 18/09/2009
Consumer Advice September 2009
Post comments, questions and answers in the Consumer advice section of Candis Chat. Dishwasher magic Find a dishwasher with the right features and you'll save yourself money on running costs as it will be more energy efficient. Here's what to look for: Digital sensors assess how dirty the dishes are and work out exactly what level of detergent and water are needed as well as setting th... Read more
Date Posted: 14/08/2009
Consumer Advice August 2009
Post comments, questions and answers in the Consumer advice section of Candis Chat. How to get a great late holiday deal So you thought you probably wouldn't go abroad this year due to the credit crunch and the poor value of the pound. But now you've realised you really need that week in the sun. Here's how to get the best deal possible... Be flexible You need to put specific requi... Read more
Date Posted: 17/07/2009
Consumer Advice July 2009
Post comments, questions and answers in the Consumer advice section of Candis Chat. 6 steps to selling your home online If you decide to sell your property yourself, you'll cut out the estate agent and save yourself thousands. If, for instance, your property sells for £150,000 you'd have to pay commission of £3478 at 2%, money that can be put to far better use when you move.... Read more
Date Posted: 12/06/2009
Consumer Advice June 2009
Post comments, questions and answers in the Consumer advice section of Candis Chat. How to use your mobile abroad It can cost a small fortune to use your mobile phone when you're on holiday - what's called 'mobile roaming'. The exact amount varies according to where you're going and which network provider you're with. With T-Mobile you're talking about 38p a minute ... Read more
Date Posted: 15/05/2009
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