Controlv:
Elders in the house, please how do you cut cost on car repairs in this UK?

I was recently charged £630 to replace REAR brake pads, brake disc and and brake callipers on a 2012 Honda Jazz... just rear brakes oo.


I later checked the prices of those parts on ebay and its about one-third of what I was charged at the garage. The price difference looks ridiculous but I'm also concerned about the genuineness of the parts listed on ebay.

Any pointers will be appreciated.


By the way, Honda Jazz is a very reliable car for starters. Drove about 9k in 1 year without any issues; serviced once and replaced rear brakes components. Glad I followed oga Lexus recommendations.

Lexusgs430:


The MOT history would have highlighted most of this defects........ Hence when negotiating price, you shave something off .........

Aside that fact, you still enter Kingsway go replace the parts .......

eBay is the best parts plug, then get a mobile mechanic, pay £100 or so, job done .......🤣😜

ehizario2012:


Yes boss, buy parts yourself n get a mobile mech is d way to go now. But my fear is one must get d parts type n model right otherwise OYO.

Tenski:


Hi, thanks for your response but i respectfully disagree with the statement in bold. My brother is the sponsor, he’s in The UK and he doesn’t have to send money to my Mum’s account for the trip. His account statement/documents is sufficient but just want to know what amount will be fair to write as his total spend for the trip, thanks

Juwon21:
House,
How do I get cheap winter jackets and gears because the cold want to finish me, and the cost of winter jackets in stores ain't nice

Juwon21:
House,
How do I get cheap winter jackets and gears because the cold want to finish me, and the cost of winter jackets in stores ain't nice

Chreze:

1. Is buying pounds from lemonade smooth and easy?

Pretty much

2. Is there a limit to how much one can buy (daily or weekly).

Yes

3. What amount will go smooth to my UK account and frequency to avoid raising banking brows?

a figure that mirrors your regular account inflow/outflow, anything outside that will likely raise brows

4. Do you know of a better way to get money to UK from Naija (Naira)?

i) Classic trade by barter, no restrictions but riskier than lemonade.

ii)fund your GBP dorm account and request for a transfer from your bank in Nigeria to your UK bank. Cons: not very much competitive rate and high charges

5. What’s your general advice?

If going with option 4i above, ensure the name on the account you are paying naira into matches the one paying you £.

Chreze:

One follow up question, any idea if I can have some else (family with same last name) pay to the lemonade account or it has to be credited from my own account. I will assume it has to be from mine (same account name) as the crediting/transfer process will be an in-app process.

Yes both account names have to match.


And also, any idea the limit to convert from naira to pounds?

For Naira it is #3m daily, #10m weekly and #30m monthly.

Kindly use my referral link below if you are yet to open an account with them.

I use LemFi to send money. You get 10.00 GBP when you verify your account and send over 100.00 GBP with my referral link - https://referral.lemfi.com/invite/Brjx

Ayodelemi2300:


I’m unable to register because I haven’t lived in the UK for up to 3 years.
Is there a way I can go around that? What if I lie that I have lived in the UK for 3 years?

Chreze:


Thanks. Really do appreciate.

I already have a LemFi account.

Thanks for the info’s.

👏

Viruses:


The bolded should not be applicable if it's a personal account. When my mum came, i didn't deposit any funds in her account and I haven't heard anybody done such. I only stated I will sponsor the trip 100% and provided PoF.

People get refused for huge/suspicious deposits prior to visa application except you want to give plenty explanation for it.

Controlv:
Elders in the house, please how do you cut cost on car repairs in this UK?

I was recently charged £630 to replace REAR brake pads, brake disc and and brake callipers on a 2012 Honda Jazz... just rear brakes oo.


I later checked the prices of those parts on ebay and its about one-third of what I was charged at the garage. The price difference looks ridiculous but I'm also concerned about the genuineness of the parts listed on ebay.

Any pointers will be appreciated.


By the way, Honda Jazz is a very reliable car for starters. Drove about 9k in 1 year without any issues; serviced once and replaced rear brakes components. Glad I followed oga Lexus recommendations.

Westves:
Hello, guys. Friend of mine recently relocated to the UK with his family. From the gory stories he's been feeding me, abroad ain't all that is propped up to be. Freezing temperatures, monthly rent of £600, comparative cost of living, tuition, catering singlehandedly for the family cuz his nursing wife doubles as a student, on top of that, has to raise the sponsorship fee

He hasn't been making much progress with finding caregiver jobs and his options are limited. Can't do construction under this weather. So my question is, what form of trade or occupation can he pivot into before it's too late? My guy is bleeding cash so we are kinda desperate here

I'm sure a lot of guys got easier landing so I'm looking forward to any helpful resource you guys can bless us with. He is a naija graduate, if that matters. Many thanks

Westves:
Hello, guys. Friend of mine recently relocated to the UK with his family. From the gory stories he's been feeding me, abroad ain't all that is propped up to be. Freezing temperatures, monthly rent of £600, comparative cost of living, tuition, catering singlehandedly for the family cuz his nursing wife doubles as a student, on top of that, has to raise the sponsorship fee

He hasn't been making much progress with finding caregiver jobs and his options are limited. Can't do construction under this weather. So my question is, what form of trade or occupation can he pivot into before it's too late? My guy is bleeding cash so we are kinda desperate here

I'm sure a lot of guys got easier landing so I'm looking forward to any helpful resource you guys can bless us with. He is a naija graduate, if that matters. Many thanks

eniola1010:


I wouldnt know but when it comes to conpany acc that was the reason they stated for refusal which is rubbish to me, why deny me when i have proved i am in custody of the company acc and i can spend from it and its a sole business

hayesconcept:
It’s not always rosy at the other side. Most of us here went through the same thing. Everything will fall in place once his wife is able to work. The transition from naija to abroad life is not rosy at all. Culture shock, the weather and the massive rent. Tell your friends to apply for teaching assistant/ cover supervisor role. He can also apply for invigilator rule in school, they are currently recruiting lot of people at this moment. May God help us all.

triplo3:
Anyone know the best way to move (physical or online) USD savings in a Nigerian domiciliary account to the UK? Will they allow an individual to withdraw bill USD cash? Is it save to travel with that amount? Any other electronic transfer options?

haywhy80:


Get mastercard (or other cards) and be ready to move your dollars to the card at the point of withdrawal. You will withdraw pounds at the prevailing exchange rate for the day.

Westves:
Hello, guys. Friend of mine recently relocated to the UK with his family. From the gory stories he's been feeding me, abroad ain't all that is propped up to be. Freezing temperatures, monthly rent of £600, comparative cost of living, tuition, catering singlehandedly for the family cuz his nursing wife doubles as a student, on top of that, has to raise the sponsorship fee

He hasn't been making much progress with finding caregiver jobs and his options are limited. Can't do construction under this weather. So my question is, what form of trade or occupation can he pivot into before it's too late? My guy is bleeding cash so we are kinda desperate here

I'm sure a lot of guys got easier landing so I'm looking forward to any helpful resource you guys can bless us with. He is a naija graduate, if that matters. Many thanks