Consumer Services Guide (CSG)

Consumer Action Edition

The Consumer Services Guide is searchable directory of resources which can help you with consumer problems and questions. There are multiple editions of the ‘Guide’, some which deal with specific issues such as housing or credit. The full directory, the Consumer Service Guide Edition, provides access to all the resources collected by Consumer Action.

Listings for Fairfax County

These are the results for consumer specific consumer resources for Fairfax County. The listing is grouped by primary service category, then sorted alphabetically.

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Auto

• Carfax
  For a small fee, you can check the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of any car to learn more about its background. Consumer Action recommends that you check the VIN before you purchase a car. (Centreville, VA)
  
• Motorists Assurance Program (MAP)
  MAP is a comprehensive effort to improve service to auto repair customers and has been designed to assure customers consistent and high quality service. (Arlington Heights, IL)
  

Consumer Information

• Carfax
  For a small fee, you can check the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of any car to learn more about its background. Consumer Action recommends that you check the VIN before you purchase a car. (Centreville, VA)
  
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), (DOJ)
  The mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is to enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and bring to the criminal and civil justice system of the United States, or any other competent jurisdiction, those organizations and principal members of organizations, involved in the growing, manufacture, or distribution of controlled substances appearing in or destined for illicit traffic in the… (Springfield, VA)
  
• ED Pubs
  Ed Pubs is the Education Publications Center for the US Department of Education. You can contact ED Pubs to find out what’s available on topics of interest to you and to order free copies of publications, videotapes, CD-ROMS, posters, bookmarks, and other products. Many publications can be acquired instantly in electronic form via the Internet. You can order copies of publications using one of the… (Alexandria, VA)
  
• Geological Survey Service - DOI
  Federal source for science about the Earth, its natural and living resources, natural hazards, and the environment. (Reston, VA)
  
• Virginia – Fairfax County Consumer Affairs Branch (DCCS)
  The Consumer Affairs Branch (CAB) is a clearinghouse of information for consumers, businesses, tenants and landlords. CAB provides voluntary mediation for consumers who are unable to resolve a complaint with a business regarding a transaction that occurred in Fairfax County, and tenants who have an issue with a landlord in Fairfax County. Information, community outreach, and referrals regarding Virginia consumer protection laws and Virginia tenant-landlord… (Fairfax, VA)
  

Consumer Protection

• Carfax
  For a small fee, you can check the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of any car to learn more about its background. Consumer Action recommends that you check the VIN before you purchase a car. (Centreville, VA)
  
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), (DOJ)
  The mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is to enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and bring to the criminal and civil justice system of the United States, or any other competent jurisdiction, those organizations and principal members of organizations, involved in the growing, manufacture, or distribution of controlled substances appearing in or destined for illicit traffic in the… (Springfield, VA)
  
• Virginia – Fairfax County Consumer Affairs Branch (DCCS)
  The Consumer Affairs Branch (CAB) is a clearinghouse of information for consumers, businesses, tenants and landlords. CAB provides voluntary mediation for consumers who are unable to resolve a complaint with a business regarding a transaction that occurred in Fairfax County, and tenants who have an issue with a landlord in Fairfax County. Information, community outreach, and referrals regarding Virginia consumer protection laws and Virginia tenant-landlord… (Fairfax, VA)
  

Education

• ED Pubs
  Ed Pubs is the Education Publications Center for the US Department of Education. You can contact ED Pubs to find out what’s available on topics of interest to you and to order free copies of publications, videotapes, CD-ROMS, posters, bookmarks, and other products. Many publications can be acquired instantly in electronic form via the Internet. You can order copies of publications using one of the… (Alexandria, VA)
  

Environment

• Geological Survey Service - DOI
  Federal source for science about the Earth, its natural and living resources, natural hazards, and the environment. (Reston, VA)
  

Housing

• Virginia – Fairfax County Consumer Affairs Branch (DCCS)
  The Consumer Affairs Branch (CAB) is a clearinghouse of information for consumers, businesses, tenants and landlords. CAB provides voluntary mediation for consumers who are unable to resolve a complaint with a business regarding a transaction that occurred in Fairfax County, and tenants who have an issue with a landlord in Fairfax County. Information, community outreach, and referrals regarding Virginia consumer protection laws and Virginia tenant-landlord… (Fairfax, VA)
  

Legal Assistance

• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), (DOJ)
  The mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is to enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and bring to the criminal and civil justice system of the United States, or any other competent jurisdiction, those organizations and principal members of organizations, involved in the growing, manufacture, or distribution of controlled substances appearing in or destined for illicit traffic in the… (Springfield, VA)
  

Safety

• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), (DOJ)
  The mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is to enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and bring to the criminal and civil justice system of the United States, or any other competent jurisdiction, those organizations and principal members of organizations, involved in the growing, manufacture, or distribution of controlled substances appearing in or destined for illicit traffic in the… (Springfield, VA)
  

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