Which? 1998 - Abstracts

Which? 1998
TitleSubjectAuthors
50 years of the NHS. (United Kingdom National Health Service)Consumer news and advice 
A crash course in computers.(includes related article on helplines)(Buyers Guide)Consumer news and advice 
All smiles down the aisles?: The big supermarkets are constantly look for ways to win your loyalty. But who's winning the price war? (includes related articles)Consumer news and advice 
Anti-ageing creams.Consumer news and advice 
A question of indigestion.(indigestion remedies)Consumer news and advice 
Are you sitting comfortably?(back-care products)(Evaluation)Consumer news and advice 
Are you well protected?(payment protection insurance)Consumer news and advice 
Avoiding a breakdown. (household appliances, and extended warranties)Consumer news and advice 
Avoiding car crime.(includes security rating list for new cars)Consumer news and advice 
Bank to the future: Changes to the way we do our banking and pay for goods and services, are just around the corner.Consumer news and advice 
Best buy loans.Consumer news and advice 
Best buy PMI. (private medical insurance)(includes case studies)(Buyers Guide)Consumer news and advice 
Best buy update.(vacuum cleaners)(Evaluation)Consumer news and advice 
Best ways to pay when your're away: Finding the cheapest holiday money isn't always plain sailing.Consumer news and advice 
Bits & PCs.(tips for choosing a PC)Consumer news and advice 
Book and music clubs.Consumer news and advice 
Branching out.(trees for small gardens)(includes related article)Consumer news and advice 
Brand surprise - an insider guide.Consumer news and advice 
Budget PCs: Mail-order computers can be cheap - but a low price may not mean good value.Consumer news and advice 
Called to account.(bank accounts)Consumer news and advice 
Calling abroad.(prices of international calls)Consumer news and advice 
Car finance deals.Consumer news and advice 
Car hire dangers abroad: Hiring a clapped-out, or even lethal, car while on holiday is all too common.Consumer news and advice 
Caught in a fix.(unfair practices among car makers exposed)Consumer news and advice 
Channel hopping for bargain shopping.Consumer news and advice 
Chilling out.(fridge-freezers)(Evaluation)Consumer news and advice 
Choosing the meat you eat.Consumer news and advice 
City cars.(micro cars)(Evaluation)Consumer news and advice 
Clamping down on car theft.(car security devices)(Evaluation)Consumer news and advice 
Contact lenses: Some opticians are missing vital eye checks and giving poor advice in contact lens consultations.Consumer news and advice 
Cookers - choice on the menu.Consumer news and advice 
Cordless phones.(Evaluation)Consumer news and advice 
Cover up.(best gloss paints)(Evaluation)Consumer news and advice 
Crash test update: executive cars.Consumer news and advice 
Credit cards compared.(Evaluation)Consumer news and advice 
Cupboard love.(pet foods)(includes related article)Consumer news and advice 
Cut your calling costs.(telephone bills)Consumer news and advice 
Dessert wines and mince pies.Consumer news and advice 
Device advice.(gadgets)Consumer news and advice 
Digital. (digital cameras)Consumer news and advice 
Digital TV - the real picture.(should viewers buy digital television)Consumer news and advice 
Digital: watch this space.(digital television)Consumer news and advice 
Doing the deal.(buying a new car)(includes related article)Consumer news and advice 
Don't take a chance. (House insurance)Consumer news and advice 
Drive down your car running costs.(includes related article on company cars)Consumer news and advice 
Drying in style.(hairdryers)(Buyers Guide)Consumer news and advice 
Easy ways to save water.(in the garden)Consumer news and advice 
Extended warranty worries continue.Consumer news and advice 
Family favourites.(automobiles)(Evaluation)Consumer news and advice 
Fishy business.(nutritional value of fish and tips on freshness)Consumer news and advice 
Foreign policies.(travel insurance)(Evaluation)Consumer news and advice 
Friendly societies.Consumer news and advice 
Frozen out. (energy efficiency of freezers)(Buyers Guide)Consumer news and advice 
Full power ahead.(changes in United Kingdom electricity industry)Consumer news and advice 
Fun for all the family. (United Kingdom holiday villages)(evaluation of Center Parcs Sherwood, Oasis, Center Parcs Elveden and Center Parcs Longleat)Consumer news and advice 
Game, seat and match.(getting tickets for sporting events)Consumer news and advice 
Gas - choose a better deal.Consumer news and advice 
Get a head start.(cycle helmets)(Evaluation)Consumer news and advice 
Giving with confidence.(donations to charity)Consumer news and advice 
Guaranteed peace of mind?: An extended warranty for your car can help guard against expensive repair bills. But don't expect an army of mechanics at your beck and call fixing everything for free. (includes related articles)Consumer news and advice 
Guide to the summaries: new and recent models.(part 1, Audi to Honda)(Evaluation)Consumer news and advice 
Guide to the summaries: new and recent models.(part 2, Hyundai to Rover)(Evaluation)Consumer news and advice 
Guide to the summaries: new and recent models.(part 3, Saab to Volvo)(Evaluation)Consumer news and advice 
Harmonious hi-fi.(Buyers Guide)Consumer news and advice 
How to administer an estate.Consumer news and advice 
How to build-up your savings.Consumer news and advice 
Inside the internet. (internet service providers)(Buyers Guide)Consumer news and advice 
Insurance if you have health problems.(includes case studies)Consumer news and advice 
Internet shopping.Consumer news and advice 
Italian white wine.(Buyers Guide)Consumer news and advice 
Keep burglars out in the cold.(home security)(Evaluation)Consumer news and advice 
Kids' food.(food analysis of childrens' food)Consumer news and advice 
Large family contest. (large family cars)(Evaluation)Consumer news and advice 
Lifesavers.(life insurance)Consumer news and advice 
Load luggers. (family estate cars)(Evaluation)Consumer news and advice 
Make a clean sweep.(vacuum cleaners)(Evaluation)Consumer news and advice 
Make me an offer.(discounted purchases on high street)Consumer news and advice 
Making sense of scents: Whether your'e a Hugo man or an Estee Lauder woman, are you paying too much for scent? We investigate perfume prices.Consumer news and advice 
Meet the locals.(mortgage and saving deals from local building societies)Consumer news and advice 
Millennium countdown.(preparing for the Millennium bug)Consumer news and advice 
Money to burn?(improving home fuel economy)(includes case studies)Consumer news and advice 
New-style banks: You can start a savings account when you buy your groceries, and pay a bill when you ring up for insurance. But are new-style banks a good deal?Consumer news and advice 
Not any old iron.(irons)(Evaluation)Consumer news and advice 
Off the cuff: Are designer shirts better quality than cheaper ones?Consumer news and advice 
Older models.(second-hand cars)(part 1, Audi to Mitsubishi)(Evaluation)Consumer news and advice 
Older models.(second-hand cars)(part 2, Nissan to Volvo)(Evaluation)Consumer news and advice 
Organic fruit & veg.Consumer news and advice 
Out-of-hours care.(night visits from doctors)Consumer news and advice 
Oven ready: From a jacket potato to a roast dinner, a microwave oven is quick and versatile.Consumer news and advice 
Package vs independent holidays.Consumer news and advice 
Pagers vs mobiles.(pagers versus mobile phones)(includes best buy guide)(Evaluation)Consumer news and advice 
Palm reading and writing.(personal digital assistants)(Evaluation)Consumer news and advice 
Paying your legal expenses: Legal aid will soon be available in fewer civil cases. Should you buy legal expenses insurance, just in case?Consumer news and advice 
Perfect printing. (inkjet printers) (Buyers Guide)Consumer news and advice 
Personal pensions - the same old story.Consumer news and advice 
Photo finish. (film processing)Consumer news and advice 
Pick the right perks.(credit card features)(Evaluation)Consumer news and advice 
Pizzas to go: We've tasted over 100 margherita and pepperoni pizzas to find the top takeaways.Consumer news and advice 
Playback time.(video cassette recorders)(Evaluation)Consumer news and advice 
Play your cards right.(loyalty cards)Consumer news and advice 
Portable music makers.(compact disk players)(Evaluation)Consumer news and advice 
Power hungry: Whether they're for big kids or young children, there are likely to be some toys under the tree that need Best Buy batteries this Christmas Day.Consumer news and advice 
Risky business. (making savings on car insurance)Consumer news and advice 
Room to cut costs.(home and contents insurance)Consumer news and advice 
Running costs.(costs incurred in using a car)Consumer news and advice 
Savers pay a high price for loyalty. (some United Kingdom building societies and banks reduce interest rates on existing savings accounts)Consumer news and advice 
Scandal of the City. (City of London offers poor investment returns for consumers)(includes case study)Consumer news and advice 
Seeing the light.(corrective eye surgery, includes advice on selecting a clinic)Consumer news and advice 
Serving you right?(customer service)Consumer news and advice 
Shopping for electrical goods: Service in electrical goods stores seems to be improving, but you still can't rely on getting detailed, accurate advice.Consumer news and advice 
Sleeping soundly.(choosing a new bed)Consumer news and advice 
Spanish red wine.(Evaluation)Consumer news and advice 
State pensions.Consumer news and advice 
Stripping paint: Removing old gloss paint from doors and furniture can be time-consuming and messy. A heat gun can make the job easier.Consumer news and advice 
Summer sparklers. (champagne)(Buyers Guide)Consumer news and advice 
Super zooms: To capture all the action, you'll need a versatile zoom camera. We bring you up to speed with the latest zoom compacts.Consumer news and advice 
Swimming pool safety.Consumer news and advice 
Switch accounts for a better deal.(best current accounts)Consumer news and advice 
Taken for a ride.(UK car prices)Consumer news and advice 
Taken to the cleaners?: Our survey shows that you can't expect sound, reliable advice from dry-cleaners.Consumer news and advice 
The easiest way to surf the Net?: You can now send e-mails and browse the World Wide Web without needing a computer. But are Internet TV boxes the answer to a technophobe's prayer?Consumer news and advice 
The end of endowments?Consumer news and advice 
The facts on council tax.(includes related article)Consumer news and advice 
The hole truth.(electric drills)(Evaluation)Consumer news and advice 
The second-hand option.(buying a used car)Consumer news and advice 
The shocking state of product safety.(European CE mark scheme not working)Consumer news and advice 
The skis the limit.(includes related article on best buy travel insurance for skiing holidays)Consumer news and advice 
The soft option.(treating water)Consumer news and advice 
Tread carefully.(best automobile tyres)(Evaluation)Consumer news and advice 
Troubled waters: People are satisfied with the quality of their tap water, but think it's poor value for money. so what's going wrong?Consumer news and advice 
Trust worthy: If you want a cheap, flexible way to invest in the stock market, it may be worth taking a look at investment trusts as well as unit trusts.Consumer news and advice 
Washing machines: Ideally, a washing machine should clean well, be easy to use and reliable. But most models fall down on at least one of these.Consumer news and advice 
Weighing up bathroom scales.(Buyers Guide)Consumer news and advice 
What are look-alike cars?Consumer news and advice 
What goes around: comes around - but the arrival of digital versatile discs could mean that video recorders, CD-Rom drives and even compact disc players won't be around for much longer.Consumer news and advice 
Where to go for mortgage advice.(includes related article)Consumer news and advice 
Why CE marking is failing.(includes advice for purchasing electrical goods)Consumer news and advice 
Why microwaves still have problems. (microwave ovens)(Evaluation)Consumer news and advice 
Winter emergencies.(preparing for and dealing with winter emergencies)Consumer news and advice 
Your health take cover!: Health insurance plans are notoriously complicated.Consumer news and advice 
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