Episodes

  • Podcast exclusive: 5 Great Value products you should buy
    Nov 4 2024

    Over the last few years, we’ve seen inflation rising to record levels, meaning prices on everything we buy have been going through the roof. Today we exclusively reveal some of the Great Value products we think you should buy - something you'd only usually find out if you were a Which? member.

    Read our full reviews of the products we recommend: tumble dryer, dishwasher, dehumidifier, television, mattress.

    Read about more ways to save money & sign up for our free monthly Deals newsletter.

    Get 50% off a Which? membership.

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    41 mins
  • How to reduce your energy bills this winter
    Oct 21 2024

    Saving money on energy bills is something we think about every winter, but a brand new tool from us here at Which? has made it even easier to work out how you can save. And are heat pumps the answer to long term savings? We explore their strengths and weaknesses.

    Use our new home energy planning service & sign up for our free monthly Sustainability newsletter.

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    31 mins
  • How to shop safely on online marketplaces
    Oct 7 2024

    Whether you’re picking up a neighbour’s sofa off Facebook, bidding on antiques on eBay or ordering a personalised cereal bowl from Etsy, you, and millions of others, are actually using an Online Marketplace. They’re a brilliant way to connect buyers and sellers but a recent Which investigation has found they’re also a hotbed of dangerous products. So what can you do to ensure what you’re buying is safe?

    Read more about our investigation, and find out what the companies had to say.

    You can also read B&Q's response here.

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    27 mins
  • How to deal with inaccurate smart meter readings
    Sep 23 2024

    Smart meters were supposed to make using energy easier. Customers could track in real time how much they were spending, and those pesky estimated bills were to be a thing of the past. And while they no doubt have many benefits when they work, government data shows that millions of people across the UK have an issue with their smart meter - and an unknown number have an in-home display that isn’t working. And the worst thing is, you might not even know about it.

    Read more about how to solve smart meter problems & sign up for our free monthly Home newsletter.

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    37 mins
  • Insider tips to avoid the latest scams
    Sep 16 2024

    When you hear the word scam, you might think of a dodgy email dropping into your inbox, or maybe a badly worded text from someone pretending to be from your bank. But scams are getting more and more sophisticated, and scammers themselves are working out new ways to deceive us all. So what can you do to stay ahead of the game?

    Read about the latest scams we've seen & sign up for our free Scam Alerts service.

    Get 50% off a Which? membership & become a member of Which? Tech.

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    39 mins
  • The dos and don'ts when buying for childen
    Sep 2 2024

    Since we set up shop in a garage in East London way back in the 60s, Which? has helped see in some important changes to the way we regulate products, especially when it comes to the safety of babies and children.

    Today we hear more about our work, share our advice for what to look out for when buying for the little people in your life, and explain how to avoid bringing dangerous products into your home.

    Check our advice for your growing family & sign up to our free family newsletter.

    Access our special podcast membership offer here.

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    35 mins
  • Avoiding rental car hire rip-offs
    Aug 19 2024

    Driving abroad is never the most relaxing part of a holiday. But a Which? undercover investigation has uncovered the stresses that can start before you even get hold of the keys for your rental car. So what can you do to ensure you don't get ripped off at the car hire desk?

    Read more about our undercover investigation & sign up for our free monthly Travel newsletter.

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    37 mins
  • How hackable is your smart home?
    Aug 5 2024

    When you buy a new washing machine, you expect it to last a decade. But what if the "smart" technology inside of it stops working after just three years? That's happening across so many tech products inside our homes without us even know about it, leaving us vulnerable to hackers. We explain what's going on, how you can make your products last longer, and how to keep yourself safe.

    Read more about brands leaving customers in the dark & sign up to our free tech newsletter.

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    32 mins