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Making sure your motor is in tip top condition can prevent costly repairs down the line, but getting a service or MOT without breaking the bank can be a MoneySaving muddle of its own. Which method do you use to get a good price on a health check for your vehicle? Vote in the poll then share your thoughts in the thread.
We've had some unusual consumer rights queries on the MSE Forum this week: like the pair of trainers that turned out not to match one another, and what to do when you order a sofa and only half of it is delivered. Read on for more on these and the rest of the top talking points from our MoneySaving community.…
Signing up to a supermarket loyalty programme feels like a MoneySaving no-brainer, but not all schemes are created equal. While some are fairly generous when it comes to handing out points and bonuses, others are a bit stingy with the rewards or offer benefits that might not be worth bothering with. Which one gets your…
A quick question .. My neighbours dad had something stolen from his property around 9 years ago , while trawling ebay he came across it and contacted the seller to inform him - a police report was opened at the time. The seller said he bought it in good faith around 8 years ago and has a handwritten receipt from the shop (…
I have appealed to Apcoa on occasion and been successful due to non compliant NTK. But this one has been issued using their new template which I believe is compliant. Car park was a railway carpark and charge was paid on Ringo App, but I selected the wrong vehicle. My question is, is there a way to appeal and get it…
In 2016, my mother purchased a prepaid funeral plan over the phone with the Co-op without receiving adequate advice, leading to we think, an mis-sold plan. She has been contributing £41 monthly for a decade, totalling over £5,000. Having decided on a funeral that costs well within this amount, she requested the Co-op to…
Welcome to the new ups and downs of growing your own! Everyone is welcome. Come and tell us about your growing shenanigans Maybe tell us a bit about yourself; What do you like to grow? Are you going to try anything different this year? Did you try anything different last year? Did you like it? Would you grow it again? Do…
Hi all, I've received a parking charge letter from UKPC for the commuter car park at the Broadwalk Centre in Edgware. It says the car was "not parked correctly within the markings of the bay." It came by post, and there was no ticket on the windscreen. The car was in the bay and reversed back as far as it could go. There's…
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Halifax customers who use mobile and online banking services should move to the Lloyds Bank app before Sunday 1 November. That's because the Halifax app and online banking services will be axed from this date. Here's what you need to know.
The State Pension is likely to rise by 3.9% next April, taking the full new State Pension to over £13,000 a year. It means the State Pension now breaches the tax-free personal allowance for some.
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