Acceptable to service car on credit prior to BR?

debtee_2

Hi

I'm planning on filing for BR mid feb, once I've got forms sorted.

My car, only vehicle, worth £500, is booked in for annual service next week. I need the car to take my daughter to/from school. I can only pay for the service on credit card.

Will the OR consider this acceptable or not?

Thanks!

LesleyL_2

I dont have the answer to this one but someone with more knowledge will come by shortly or in the morning and help you out (((hugs)))

fermi

Officially that is a bad thing to do.

Although it does seem that a lot of OR's turn a blind eye if it is for something essential like that and only a modest sum. Up to you if you want to risk it really.

wilf55

hi i dont really understand what you are asking perhaps its me but maybe others wont either that could help rephrase it please in the meantime bump im sure it deserves it

Richard_S

Hi debtee,

As fermi points out it's technically not the thing to do, but if you need the car for your job and transporting children, then I would say it's classed as essential expenditure, and wouldn't be commented on unless it was a four figure repair bill. That's only my opinion, I hasten to add.;)

Regards

Richard