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Re: Wee first car - alternatives to Suzuki Ignis?
Hyundai i10? same as Kia Picanto Toyota Aygo? same as Peugeot 108 & Citroen C1 DO NOT TOUCH THE 1.2 ENGINE, stick to 1.0 versions What's the Skoda option? Citigo or VW UP! Also look at Fiat …1 -
Re: FTSE100 best single year return since 2009.
As far as stockmarkets go, I'm not really seeing anything in the performance data. The European index fund is not ex-UK, but its gradient is only slightly steeper than the FTSE 100 over 10 years…5 -
Re: FTSE100 best single year return since 2009.
I don't really see that. Equity markets typically don't like change. If the politics are being taken out of it, which they should, nobody knew what the end result would look like. It didn&…2 -
Re: Auto or manual - learning to drive.
While I'd also opt for manual the trend appears to be for an increasing number of auto tests.End of the road for manual drivers? More learners opt for automatics in tests1 -
Re: Auto or manual - learning to drive.
If she is having lessons and then intends to take her test with her instructor's car, start her off with manual. Once she passes her test she can get either car, small autos fetch high prices co…3 -
Re: Auto or manual - learning to drive.
Definitely manual, then you can drive both, whereas if you pass in an auto, you're forever restricted. I find car buying hard enough (used cars) trying to find one that ticks the boxes of good h…3 -
Re: The Cutting Down Alcohol Challenge for January & 2026 :)
5/26 for me today please 😁5 -
Re: Weekly Flylady Thread 5th January 2026
Hope you're all safe and warm. omg THE SHAME tea was chilli con carne into which I flung a well out of date tin of mixed bean salad. (2022 blush) And stuff in the freezer has celebrated at least…8 -
Re: Awful weather - typical Brits talk
Popping on without catching up to say I hope you suvveners are alright, especially 2p + Dusty 🤞🏻4 -
Re: MSE Poll: Will you be switching banks accounts this year?
Another option that isn't listed is when your existing bank decides to transfer their personal banking business to another bank that might not be one you would have chosen. So more of a 'fo…2
