Fiat to fix 21,000 cars

Fiat to fix 21,000 cars
This recall affects right-hand drive cars...are Singapore versions affected also?

Small Claims Tribunals

A common question asked about the Small Claims Tribunals (SCT), is what type of disputes that can be brought to SCT.

Consumers can look at this comprehensive checklist.

Defra, UK - Environmental Protection - Recycling and waste

Defra, UK - Environmental Protection - Recycling and waste
Cool...regulations to prevent excessive packaging.

Telecommunications

IDA's guide to resolving disputes with Telecom Service Providers.

Consumers International - SC Asia project

Consumers International - SC Asia project
Consumers should not just think about how to protect their interests, but also consider the wider complications of globalisation. Sustainable consumption is the way to go.

Housing

consumerW will first concentrate on HDB purchases, and in particular, resale HDB flats, as these transactions are more often than not more prone to be problematic for consumers. See links below for more.

Buying A Resale Flat

Buy Flat on My Own or Engage a Housing Agent

Motoring

Useful links to check out for motoring issues

LTA
Vehicle Quota System (also known as COE)

one.motoring
LTA Information & Guidelines

Wonder how much profit the car dealer is making off a new car purchase? Check out the PDF file named "Detailed breakdown of car costs" located on the bottom of this page.

Enforcement Decisions

Enforcement Decisions

Before you buy/sign

consumer watchdog singapore (consumerW) [now known as consumer research singapore (sgCR)] will be launching a series of guides to help consumers get a fair deal when buying products or signing up for services. Prevention is always better than cure, and this will be the main aim of this website.

Besides looking through the guides for specific topics, there are some general things that consumers should take note when considering a purchase.

1. Know your consumer rights and responsibilities
2. Understand the terms and conditions, especially those in fine print
3. Make an informed choice, do some research first
   

New rules for purchase of new HDB flats

HDB InfoWEB : Financing Your Home (e-Financing) - HDB Housing Loan - Introduction
For consumers who wish to enjoy HDB's concessionary loan when purchasing a new HDB flat, they will have to produce an additional document, called a HDB Loan Eligibility (HLE) letter.

This new requirement will kick in from 1st January 2007.

According to HDB,
"This HLE letter must be obtained before committing to the purchase or transfer of a flat. This will provide prior information on your loan eligibility quantum and monthly instalment to ensure you are able to pay for your home and service the loan without overstretching your finances."

Consumers can apply for the HLE letter at this website.

KFC to slash menu's use of trans fat - Los Angeles Times

KFC to slash menu's use of trans fat - Los Angeles Times
Great news coming out of the US. Lets lobby for fast food companies to do the same in Singapore...