In the wake of storms Ciara and Dennis, rogue cold callers have sensed an opportunity. Our guest, Hertfordshire Trading Standards, tells us what to watch out for.
Cold call warning: rogue roof repairs
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Lithium-ion batteries: why we’re changing our tests
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A Best Buy should outlast its battery. Here’s why, thanks to your feedback, we’re changing the way we test products with lithium-ion batteries.
What do you do with your old tech?
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Congratulations, you’ve just upgraded to a new mobile phone! But what do you do with your old one? Does it collect dust or get a second life?
New right to repair rules: what do you think?
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New rules to make household appliances more sustainable have been announced by the EU, but will they end up benefitting consumers?
Should we all have the ‘right to repair’?
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What happens when products experience a fault? Our guest Ugo, co-founder of the Restart Project, discusses whether we should have the ‘right to repair’.
Brief cases: costly repair bill for faulty garage door
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We helped a member to get their money back after they were forced to pay a hefty call-out charge to fix the problem…
Getting household appliances fixed can be easier than you think
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Do you attempt to fix your busted appliances, or do you simply replace them?
Do you have damp in your home?
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The impact can range from an unsightly inconvenience to a health hazard. But can you get rid of damp problems by yourself?
Brief cases: £1,690 to repair a botched loft conversion
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Which? Legal member Andrew Pennycook came to our lawyers for advice after a botched loft conversion left him facing repairs costing £1,690.
Have you had problems with home improvements?
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Have you ever had a home improvement project go wrong? A builder who starts work then goes off on another job or a plumber who never seems to have seen a tap before?
in Motoring
Brief cases: a brand new car in need of repair
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If you buy a new car that comes with a fault, make sure you know your rights from the start. Otherwise, you could find yourself spending more time than you want to get it fixed…
Brief cases: ever had bad work done on your house?
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Which? Legal members came to us for help when they were told their roof was in danger of collapsing. As they paid on credit card, they weren’t out of luck…
Brief cases: your rights to getting goods fixed
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When Which? Legal member Vicky Drazhner’s reading glasses from Boots Opticians broke after just four months it refused to repair or replace them. But after considering legal action Boots accepted her rights.
in Technology
PC repair companies: are they the ones that need fixing?
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What are the chances of getting your data back and laptop working for a reasonable price at the hands of high street repair experts at Apple, The Carphone Warehouse and PC World? Not great…