Paddywhack Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 13 minutes ago, Xela said: The car insurance rigmarole. Renewal comes through.. gone up by £200. Go to a few comparison sites, get an idea of the best quote. Ring up original company and they match it on the spot. Yeah it’s ridiculous. I’ve been with the same company for 3 years now, but every year I have to phone up and say “you’ve quoted me £1,000 in your letter, but it says you’ll do it for £400 on this comparison site. Can I have that price please?” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 43 minutes ago, Xela said: The car insurance rigmarole. Renewal comes through.. gone up by £200. Go to a few comparison sites, get an idea of the best quote. Ring up original company and they match it on the spot. I had my home insurance renewal yesterday. Didn't even bother with the price comparison, just called them up and told them what price I wanted. It's ridiculous. Car insurance, contents insurance, phone contracts, utilities, mortgages, broadband/TV, breakdown cover... I shouldn't have to call all of these people to stop them ripping me off every year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekka Posted March 30, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted March 30, 2018 (edited) My poor old Aygo is in need of a clutch replacement. Every time I touch the clutch the thing turns into a tractor. I wouldn't mind really given that it is 8 years old but why the fudge does it have to happen over Easter?! Ggggrrr. Edited March 30, 2018 by trekka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chrisp65 Posted March 30, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 30, 2018 15 minutes ago, trekka said: My poor old Aygo is in need of a clutch replacement. Every time I touch the clutch the thing turns into a tractor. I wouldn't mind really given that it is 8 years old but why the fudge does it have to happen over Easter?! Ggggrrr. with a bit of luck, if it dies on Good Friday it might come back to life on Easter Sunday fingers crossed for you 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 52 minutes ago, Davkaus said: I had my home insurance renewal yesterday. Didn't even bother with the price comparison, just called them up and told them what price I wanted. It's ridiculous. Car insurance, contents insurance, phone contracts, utilities, mortgages, broadband/TV, breakdown cover... I shouldn't have to call all of these people to stop them ripping me off every year. In no other country I've lived in has this been the norm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted March 30, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted March 30, 2018 On 29/03/2018 at 11:23, Paddywhack said: I can't believe he got to go home because he couldn't find his wallet. I stayed at work after I got there and realised I'd been sitting in a piss soaked bus seat for half an hour, assuming it was rain water. Thinking about it I should have gone home, I stank. Even if you thought it was rain water, why would you sit in that seat for the whole journey? That is mental On 29/03/2018 at 15:05, Paddywhack said: My wife was getting a car delivered (delivered? do you get a car delivered?) once between 10am-1pm, when she was at work and I was off. I woke up at 9 and was half way through a shower when the door bell rang. I wrapped a towel round myself and answered the door and the bloke was annoyed at me for having to wait. I told him he was early. I then had to 'inspect' the car and to sign to say it was delivered (delivered?) in good condition, check the mileage, etc. All in my little towel. Why didn’t you just say “mind if I just go and pop some clothes on?” is your life a sitcom? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted March 30, 2018 Moderator Share Posted March 30, 2018 3 hours ago, HanoiVillan said: In no other country I've lived in has this been the norm. In British Columbia there's only one insurance company, ICBC, who are affiliated with local government. They keep putting the premiums up because the University of British Columbia has lots of overseas students, particularly from Hong Kong, China and Taiwan. An unusually high percentage of them drive, and frequently crash, brand new Ferraris and Lambourghinis. They set the fees and there's no haggling. If they put the premiums up and you don't want to pay it, sell your car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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snowychap Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 25 minutes ago, HanoiVillan said: I did like: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 (edited) The **** wall to wall rain this bank holiday weekend. We’re away supposedly till Tuesday but already talking of going home Sunday if it’s still pissing down. Edited March 30, 2018 by Genie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 17 minutes ago, Genie said: The **** wall to wall rain this bank holiday weekend. We’re away supposedly till Tuesday but already talking of going home Sunday if it’s still pissing down. Looks like it's gonna go on all next week as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 9 hours ago, HanoiVillan said: just because you aren't interested in politics, doesn't mean politics isn't interested in you. You sound like a Trot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 5 minutes ago, coda said: 9 hours ago, HanoiVillan said: just because you aren't interested in politics, doesn't mean politics isn't interested in you. You sound like a Trot. He sounds more like a 'gallup'. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 15 hours ago, Paddywhack said: Yeah it’s ridiculous. I’ve been with the same company for 3 years now, but every year I have to phone up and say “you’ve quoted me £1,000 in your letter, but it says you’ll do it for £400 on this comparison site. Can I have that price please?” I don’t really have that. This year my renewal letter came and I thought “oh here we go”, but it was about £20 more than last year and only £5 more expensive than the best comparison quote I could find. So I just kept it. Last year my renewal letter was only £40 more than the best comparison quote too. Maybe next year will be the bumper price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 18 minutes ago, Rob182 said: I don’t really have that. This year my renewal letter came and I thought “oh here we go”, but it was about £20 more than last year and only £5 more expensive than the best comparison quote I could find. So I just kept it. Last year my renewal letter was only £40 more than the best comparison quote too. Maybe next year will be the bumper price. Last couple of years that’s true of me too, small increase so I let it run. AA on the other hand always try to rip me off every year before dropping their price back with a phone call. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted March 31, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted March 31, 2018 9 hours ago, snowychap said: He sounds more like a 'gallup'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morley_crosses_to_Withe Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 The AA advert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted March 31, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted March 31, 2018 Umbrellas and the words removed that carry them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lapal_fan Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 2 hours ago, Brumstopdogs said: @Stevo985's@Stevo985's just mad he doesn't have any hair for the rain to ruin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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