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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 10:12pm On Jun 09, 2018 |
Mamatukwas: Madam wan dey tie ghele, make e dey comot from sunroof like Madam Kofo......... Madam don arrive..... 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 10:17pm On Jun 09, 2018 |
Mamatukwas: You see why I love you guys , I’ve learned too much from here. I honestly was thinking that was a cheap car . My co-workers say that I should buy a new car from the dealers. Maybe I’ll check gumtree. Damn I feel stupid |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 10:19pm On Jun 09, 2018 |
Mamatukwas: I don’t know cars o, is hatchback jeep? tbh I just want a car that I’ll drive for the next 3 years in peace. 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 10:20pm On Jun 09, 2018 |
Lexusgs430: After you, na you! Thanks boss, I appreciate this- it really looks like a good plan. Thanks. |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 10:29pm On Jun 09, 2018 |
Aphrodite007: Toyota Aygo's have less than 1 litre engine, very cheap to run and maintain, insurance very cheap (fully comp) + cheap on fuel....... 4 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 10:33pm On Jun 09, 2018 |
Aphrodite007: Gumtree, auto trader, pistonheads, preloved etc etc, are sure bets...... Do you due diligence and don't buy a cat c or cat d vehicles (repaired or not).... You might run into difficulties with your insurance company or when you want to sell it on.... 5 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Mamatukwas: 10:35pm On Jun 09, 2018 |
Aphrodite007: Lol ok but I haven't heard good things about gumtree so be careful. If you guys have Arnold Clark dealerships where you are check them out, they are very experienced used car sellers. Jisike. 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Mamatukwas: 10:37pm On Jun 09, 2018 |
Lexusgs430: Abeg no vex, what is cat c or cat d and how do you find out which your car is? Coz we are about to close a deal on a car next week. Hep a sister pls. Thanks. |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 10:41pm On Jun 09, 2018 |
Mamatukwas: Before you close a deal, ensure you do you due diligence via www.carcheck.co.uk + check vehicles MOT history, if its a used vehicle https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history.... www.carcheck.co.uk (pay to get vehicles full data). Cost should not exceed £10.00 for 3 seperate vehicle check..... 7 Likes 8 Shares |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 10:44pm On Jun 09, 2018 |
Mamatukwas: All damaged vehicles in the UK are classed under 4 categories CAT A CAT B CAT C CAT D CAT C & CAT D - Once fixed and completing a Vic check, can be returned to the roads CAT A - Vehicle must be completely destroyed CAT B - Parts can be extracted and sold..... 4 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Mamatukwas: 10:56pm On Jun 09, 2018 |
Lexusgs430: Thanks alot sir. |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Mamatukwas: 10:57pm On Jun 09, 2018 |
Lexusgs430: Seen. Many many thanks. This country is wiggly. 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Ralphlauren(m): 11:01pm On Jun 09, 2018 |
Aphrodite007: There’s nothing wrong in buying a brand new car as your first car as long as you can afford it. Do not let Lexusgs430 and co rain on your parade. My MRS went straight to the dealership to pick up a brand new car barely days after she received her driving license in the post. The car was worth around £22,000 at the time. It was a finance deal and after 3years, she returned the car back to them and went to another dealership to pick another brand new car. The insurance wasn’t bad as a first time driver. It was around £1200 or so if I remember correctly. She didn’t pick a provider from a comparison site. She asked the dealership to recommend an insurance company and she went along with the quote she was given. Brand new cars come with its “perks”, so I won’t fault anyone that decides to get one. You have to be very very careful with used cars as it is easy to get your fingers burnt. Imagine paying £4,000 for a car only to change all four tyres, brake pads and shocks within a year. And then shortly after you get told by the mechanic that the car’s engine is almost gone and you should prepare to SCRAP the car. This happened to a guy I know. 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 11:02pm On Jun 09, 2018 |
Mamatukwas: Very wiggly indeed...... The only person that cares about you is YOU..... You need to have your wits on, or else they take advantage of you..... It's also very very important when checking vehicles MOT history, to check mileages as vehicle progresses through the years (to avoid buying a puppy, but you actually bought a dangerous lion) Although the car check should pick it up, but one cannot be too careful and diligent.... 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Mamatukwas: 11:05pm On Jun 09, 2018 |
Ralphlauren: No wonder your user name is what it is... ees a designer family. Honored to have you here sir 5 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 11:08pm On Jun 09, 2018 |
Ralphlauren: I have not said buying a brand new car is bad, but fully understanding the financial markets is also very important. The pros and cons of buying a vehicle on finance.. If for whatever reason the lender cannot afford the finance, the debt does not dissappear into the cloud..... It comes with severe financial consequences... Best to err on the side of caution..... 4 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 11:09pm On Jun 09, 2018 |
Ralphlauren: If you buy correctly and wisely, you avoid the pitfalls. That's why the onus is on the buyer to buy safely.... |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 11:13pm On Jun 09, 2018 |
Mamatukwas: We can't all be Ralphlauren, some of us are simply primark....... 3 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Ralphlauren(m): 11:13pm On Jun 09, 2018 |
Lexusgs430: True and that’s why I included a caveat in my first sentence .....”if she can afford it”. If she can afford it, then she’s best buying a brand new car. The brand new car market is fiercely competitive. Manufacturers are ‘desperately’ looking at shifting stock all the time. I won’t be surprised if she gets a brand new car for £100-£150 a month (if not less). |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 11:21pm On Jun 09, 2018 |
Ralphlauren: You are forgetting the little matter of the deposit, mileage restrictions and option to buy fee....... Yes they are always looking to shift stock, but at whose expense? 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by marylandcakes: 5:08am On Jun 10, 2018 |
wonlasewonimi: If you park in a drive it’s cheaper than parking on the street also if you use it for social only instead of work commuting you get a few pounds knocked off. I find the site confused.com has got cheaper rates when it comes to car insurance. 4 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by marylandcakes: 5:11am On Jun 10, 2018 |
Ralphlauren: I think it’s better to buy a used car because no matter the make of the car, once you have driven it out of that forecourt almost half of the value has been knocked off. Even if it’s six months old to me you still make a saving. Insurance. Is also very high on new cars. The financial commitment is a lot for someone just coming in to settle down in the uk. Better to take on a mortgage than a car finance in my opinion but maybe it’s the accountant in me that’s speaking. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Killingmesoftly: 5:19am On Jun 10, 2018 |
My brothers and sisters i thank u all for your wonderful contributions concerning my topic. I am the lady that has triplets with my expired visa, I have decided to stay to enable me take care of my triplets. The lawyer is still working on my case but I av to excercise patience to enable me have my papers. I have to confess, it has not bin easy taking care of triplets. I av been up and doing. So buzy! Ps house what is a good salary in the UK for someone that does not av qualification? Someone told me that £3,000 is good to make every month for d family. But will £3,000 be Okey for me and my husband, with our three kids for every month? My hubby just got two rooms apartment and we are paying £900 but we pay for water, and other bills. He works as healthcare staff in a nursing home and earn £2,000 and he also do other jobs during his off days, atleast a month he makes £2,300. Ps will the £2,300 be enof if we manage it well? May I know the highest pay one can get paid in the UK without certificate. A friend adviced me that when my kids are 2years and when I get my papers, I should work as mental health assistance, she said they pay them well, beacuse she is working as a mental health assistance contractor, she only works at her convient time, mostly nite shift and at the end of the month, she goes home with £2,500. How truth is this ps? Working at y convient time and making that amount? I will like to know if mental health assistance is a good job without certificate just training. I heard that no certificate is required for the job. Is this really a good job bc I am scared of mad people. I am looking for something to do to assist my hubby. Ps house I need your advice on these ps. Or is there any other jobs one can get well paid without certificate? I am aving hope to further my studies, I will like to be a nurse. Can someone put me through on how to become a nurse, which cheap university or college can I go. I learnt I can do just diploma nursing. How much can I av to do it, I need to start saving, ps I need y advice house. Ps help mama triplets like me. I really need y advice so that I can bring up my family, I am a hard-working woman, I need to achieve like others in this country. I await all your wonderful contributions. Thanks so much. I appreciate u all for taking out time to assist. 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 5:21am On Jun 10, 2018 |
marylandcakes: What about if the proposer's house does not have a drive? In some cases, adding business option to the policy does not make any difference.... |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by marylandcakes: 5:25am On Jun 10, 2018 |
Killingmesoftly: I thought that when you have triplets in this country you get offered a nanny and extra support? Please correct me if I’m wrong. |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 5:26am On Jun 10, 2018 |
Killingmesoftly: You have packed so many to do's in this your request. Take things easy and don't over burden yourself.... |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by marylandcakes: 5:28am On Jun 10, 2018 |
Lexusgs430: I’m just suggesting things that reduces the cost of insurance some people even hire lock up garages to reduce the cost of their insurance. Every penny helps. Adding business option makes a lot of difference to me when I’m doing my search or maybe it applies to London only? 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 5:33am On Jun 10, 2018 |
Killingmesoftly: Getting a job at the moment is out of the question, simply because all employers would want to verify your work status. Well, not unless you get a job on the black market. And be expected to be massively underpaid. And also expect to pay a childminder mega, for looking after triplets.... Regarding getting a job as a HCA in the mental health setting, you cannot work for the NHS if your status is not regularised. And yes you can get a job as a HCA, subject to doing some work related trainings. If you are lucky to get a job within the NHS, your trust might second you for your nursing training, but you would have to do an access to nursing training at a college. The NHS/Govt is thinking of bringing in an apprenticeship to nursing scheme, they are still working on the finer details.... 2 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 5:36am On Jun 10, 2018 |
marylandcakes: Insurance is an individualistic issue that looks holistically at individuals variables (and they are loads to consider to get a cheap policy). What about if the proposer does not have an access to lock up garages, close to their residential address? 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by marylandcakes: 5:42am On Jun 10, 2018 |
Lexusgs430: Then if they don’t , they don’t. Someone asked for ways to reduce insurance and I’m simply giving a reply based on my experience so chill. |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 5:45am On Jun 10, 2018 |
marylandcakes: Don't look at my responses as attacking yours..... It simply provides an alternative, so people can see both sides...... If it comes across as aggressive, that was not the intention..... Simply providing a counter....... |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by wonlasewonimi: 7:13am On Jun 10, 2018 |
marylandcakes: The area you live matters. Even if you have a lock up garage in Hackney central you will still pay muchore than someone living in a remote area in Scotland parking on the street. 1 Like |
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