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Today was a bad day, my car decided to make an expensive sounding noise, and I'm not going to getting much change out of 600 quid :( 

Came home from work to a letter. I said out loud 'Please let it be money' and lo and behold it was a cheque for £250 from a Crafty Code Cracker. 

I'm not sure which magazine but think it might be chat magazine it says 27 so assume from here: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6614754/e-15-07-chat-issue-27?utm_source=community-search&utm_medium=organic-search&utm_term=chat+issue+27

In which case thanks @KJ1986 :) 

Maybe not all my money back but at least I've not lost as much today as I expected. 
Wins in 2023 - 35
Wins in 2022 - 43
Wins in 2021 - 62
Wins in 2020 - 68
Wins in 2019 - 5

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  • Molkomad
    Molkomad Posts: 121 Forumite
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    Sorry about your car but glad you’ve had a little win to help with the repair costs 🙂
  • KJ1986
    KJ1986 Posts: 4,209 Forumite
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    Well done. Hopefully it helps a bit towards the car and who knows, you might just get another win soon to cover the rest! Good luck :)
  • stacey2kids
    stacey2kids Posts: 589 Forumite
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    How annoying for you x but very glad you had a win to help x. 
    Makes life abit easier doesn't it x 🙂
  • Deb2008
    Deb2008 Posts: 1,601 Forumite
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    Sorry about your car but well done on the win :)
    2011 & 2012 - Many Fantastic Prizes - thank you to all posters 2021 7 small prizes 2022 1 small clever pots win2023 £50 Yours Mag 2024 £100 Thats Life, book win, Thats Life Crime, June, £100 Codebreakers, December Elf The Musical tickets and an overnight stay in Newport 2025
  • libra10
    libra10 Posts: 19,652 Forumite
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    Well done winning the prize.
  • sarah250187
    sarah250187 Posts: 11,042 Forumite
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    Congrats on the win, sorry about your car🙁 x
  • Haribobo19
    Haribobo19 Posts: 2,417 Ambassador
    1,000 Posts Fifth Anniversary Photogenic Name Dropper
    Great timing! Congrats!
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