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Firmus & SSE gas increase NI
I'd been wondering if topping up in advance definitely means you save money by obtaining units at a lower rate. I was previously with firmus but switched to SSE in Feb 2021 and they produce a statement. I've had 1 so far in Nov 2021, and they split the usage across the 3 rates on my statement, even though I topped up in…
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Solar panels
Anyone any advice or tips around Solar panel installation?
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Broadband
Just got an email from sky announcing a £2.50/month increase in broadband rental.Anyone here using Vodafone as they seem to have some relatively good deals.If so, how do they compare for customer service, outages etc. Thanks
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Calling the Republic from Northern Ireland
Does a call from Northern Ireland to the Republic of Ireland count as an international call ? My contract will soon be up and i’m looking for one that will let me call the Republic of Ireland FROM Nothern Ireland. It would be helpful if I could also call the other way around i.e RoI to NI. I have my own phone. i would be…
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Electric Supplier to switch or not
Thinking out loud here and looking a second opinion Currently with SSE they have offered me as an existing customer a 15% discount so Unit Rate pence/kWh 20p im currently 21.07p next cheapest supplier is Electric Ireland at 22.81p but with £40 discount upon switching to them. Im a light user so switching to electric…
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Pot Hole Claim
Hi All, My car hit a pothole recently, I didn't think it was that bad but noticed a problem with the steering. Upon getting it checked I discovered that the wheel alignment was knocked out and a CV joint on the steering was damaged. I was told by the mechanic that this should result in me putting a claim in with the…
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Small claims
Can anyone tell me what I have to do to make a claim for the small claims court I know I have to go back to where I purchased something and if its not resolved then complain in writing which I have done both but what are the next steps in resolving my issue (faulty car)
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Composite Doors
Hi folks! I am currently thinking about replacing our front and back doors, and the wife has suggested I check out composite doors due to their security and durability. I’ve checked out multiple suppliers, but using Trust Pilot and the websites reviews themselves, I’m not particularly any further on in making a decision…
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Cold call BT6 'MONEYEXPERT.COM'
Just had a weird doorstep cold call from a girl trying to engage me about broadband, being very evasive about who she was from (was very smiley/couldn't stand still). When directly asked she said "money expert, we represent them all". Her badge said moneyexpert.com. She did not explicitly say moneysavingexpert.com or try…
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Best car hire Belfast.
I will be visiting Belfast and surrounding areas in June and looking for the best car rental company for about a week. I know most get a bad press but what's the best of the bad bunch?
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MOT
Went to book in my car for its mot yesterday as there is a lot of talk about delays in getting test dates. Mine is due its mot in March but when I went to book it it said it was covered until August. I checked on the tax and mot checker website and this August date was showing there also. I have the mot and it is…
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Putting partners name on house deeds-least expensive option.
Hi folks, I would like to put my partners name on house deeds, and have looked at the form from the land registry, as I was thinking of doing it myself. It does seem to have a bit of legal jargon, but I'm sure that a solicitor could probably fill it all in in 10-15 mins at most. I would like to get this done, but probably…
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UHT (long life) semi skimmed milk
Sorry if this is a bit sad, but what are the best prices people are getting for this in Belfast? Before Covid I was getting 12 litres for £6 (50p/l) in Iceland. At the start of Covid, all multi buys were cancelled, so I moved to buying Creamfields Uht Semi Skimmed Milk from Tesco at 55p/l or under 50p/l with clubcard plus.…
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Working retired tax code
I have just started receiving my state pension, but still need to work. I work 4 days a week in an office, but it appears you cannot work when you are retired as my tax code as changed, to 360xl, and this is bring my salary down to £250 less than I was getting before I got the state pension, but I thought I would be…
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CONVID testing
Does anyone know if there is an actual scientific basis why you cannot use the free NHS lateral flow tests for travel and why you have to use ones you pay for (this is a serious question)? Thanks
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Dcbl letter in Northern Ireland
Hi everyone, I have read that this is just to be ignored but I want to double check. I live in Northern Ireland so I know its a bit different over here in regards to bailiffs etc Hope you can help Many thanks 😊 Natasha
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Drain survey costs
Any of you lovely people able to recommend a company to survey external drains plesse? Also any ideas on cost? Cheers
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Blu Ray player servicing and / or repair
Does anyone know if there is anybody that can service and / or repair a Blu Ray player? Is it even worthwhile to service or repair? Milk got spilled over ours at Christmas [do not ask how :( ] and of course now the discs will not play properly, I imagine spilled milk has hardened on the laser.
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Bridge feasibility study from N Ireland to Scotland cost 900K
Northern Ireland to Scotland bridge feasibility study cost £900K - BBC News What a waste of money, anyone who has crossed on the Stena line ship to Scotland might realise when you are mid ocean, go on deck and see the mad waves lapping up against the side of the ship, would realise that a bridge was a non starter. Just…
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MOT in NI for UK registered car?
Hi, I have a car which was leased from an English company. It's on the original UK/GB plates and the leasing company are asking for an MOT because it is now turning 3 years old. I've tried explaining to them that MOT's in NI are not due until year 4, but nobody seems to have a clue. I've even been told i may have to bring…
