Consumer advice and support
If you have any consumer advice queries you should call Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 0808 164 6000, Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm excluding bank holidays
The website is now live and can be accessed via: www.consumeradvice.scot
If Citizens Advice are unable to assist they will pass your enquiry to Trading Standards.
You can also use the Ofcom website which advice on issues such as avoiding nuisance contacts.
Useful links:
- Information on the Trusted Trader scheme (for East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire)
- Trading standards Scotland (national site)
Always ask for details of call out charges and hourly rates when phoning for emergency repairs.
Find details of all the latest products that have been recalled.
Useful guides advising consumers on their rights should the goods and services they purchase prove to be unsatisfactory.
Guides for consumers on how to proceed if they are in dispute with a trader regarding goods and services they have bought.
Guides on issues that may arise with goods that consumers purchase.
Guides on issues that may arise with services consumers have paid for.
Guides on issues that may arise with a holiday consumers have booked.
A guide to safe and secure internet browsing.
A guide on fake websites and how to spot them.