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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…
Hi, The car was parked in a retail car park in London. UKPC claim that the car wasn't parked in the bay. The photos don't show any bay line being crossed but UKPC claim that the vehicle blocked such lines, so the photos don't show it. In the POPLA appeal, UKPC uploaded random photos of some other signs and also map of…
My toilet handle has sheared off from where the mechanism goes through into the cistern. Luckily the cistern lid comes off and I can continue to flush it by lifting up the end of the piece of plastic which goes from the metal rod (sorry, not familiar with the terminology). I don't think I have the tools or the skills to…
Does anyone know what the telephone number to top up a PAYG smart meter is? I found one that ends in 7111, but when I ring it it says it's no longer in use, call the general number ending in 9950. When I ring that, none of the options seem to lead to a top up option. The closest one was 2 (find out your balance, make a…
Please, I need help appealing a ParkingEye PCN at POPLA. I appealed to ParkingEye twice, as the registered keeper, explaining that the vehicle was registered using the QR code at the location. They rejected both appeals and issued a POPLA code, while still offering the reduced charge. I’ve looked through the templates on…
Amundi is carrying out a stock split on 27 October 2026. To allow the split to be processed, trading of CSH2 will be suspended from 22 October to 28 October 2026, inclusive. During this period, you will not be able to buy or sell shares of Amundi Smart Overnight Return (CSH2). Trading of this fund will resume on 29 October…
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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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