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Baby steps to mortgage freedom for beanielou.

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  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,902 Ambassador
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    milann said:
    Hope you managed to get to celebrate with ds. Here’s hoping for good news today. Do motability cover the mot bills as you only have the car because your new one isn’t available yet?
    Yes, it's covered as part of the agreement.
    The original costs of the MOT in my case were not met as it was strongly felt the reason for the failure were related to the poor accident repairs.
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    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
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    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb.
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  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,902 Ambassador
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    beanielou said:
    Sadly, yes it is affecting my sleep.
    I know it's only a car but............
    Unfortunately they are rarely 'only' a car - driving is flexibility and freedom to most people, and even more so in your situation.  I sincerely hope the repairers get their behinds kicked and their contract cancelled by a suitably appalled CEO. 

    I feel like I should go and hug my lovely garage people :D just for the contrast but I suppose leaving them a nice review might be more appropriate. 



    Thanks.
    The people at the dealership have been fantastic & have gone over & beyond.
    Of the others well.............
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    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.

    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb.
    ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,902 Ambassador
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    jwil said:
    I'm so sorry about the ongoing car sagas.  It's absolutely shocking :(  Hope you had a nice time celebrating DS's birthday though :)
    Was great to see him  :grin:
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    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.

    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb.
    ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,902 Ambassador
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    So.Drum roll.
    I FINALLY got my car back today.
    IT is driving like it was before :grin:  :grin:  :grin:

    A friend took me up & I toodled into the dealership with my two sticks & unfortunatly fell flat on my face.
    REally really shoogled up & oh the shame  :(  :(
    Always something  :(  :( 
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    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.

    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb.
    ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.
  • Sun_Addict
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    Great news about the car at long last 🥳 Not so good about the fall though, hope you’re not too battered xx
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • milann
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    Hooray to the car 👍🚙👍🚙👍🚙👍
    Rubbish about the fall though…❤️
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  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,902 Ambassador
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    Yes, fabarooni news on the car.

    Not been this bashed & bruised for a while.
    Stiffening up now.
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    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.

    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb.
    ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.
  • peb
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    Thank goodness re the car.  I was worried you may have lost confidence in it but all sounds well
  • Suffolk_lass
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    I recommend a large gin - to let you celebrate the return of your car and reduce the sensation of stiffening up. Very pleased for you (and the celebration with DS).

    It's my Mum's birthday tomorrow and a collection of bits are on their way there
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  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,902 Ambassador
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    edited 28 September 2021 at 8:41PM
    peb said:
    Thank goodness re the car.  I was worried you may have lost confidence in it but all sounds well
    Yes, I am very pleased about that  :)
    I was seriously thinking about giving up driving.
    I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.

    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.

    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb.
    ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.
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