Anyone got next saturdays lottery numbers??

Originally Posted by Alpinestarhero

You know what, dont worry. Alot of people get themselves into real financial trouble because they dont recognise, or at elast ignore that they are struggling a little. You are very wise to take such a big desicion.

How about sell the SV, and get something smaller that is cheaper to run, insure and tax, but you can still have fun on?

I have to be sensible, as a single parent im already struggling loads. If i end up selling then im afraid every penny will have to go towards a new car, my bikes in good condition but W reg with 35k on the clock, its not going to fetch a huge sum. At least I can still use my boyfriends SV in the week,will just be riding pillion at the weekend. It could be worse x

We have two cars. Only use one but it's a long story

Anyway, they are both K reg. Nissan Micra And Peugeot 106. Both cost under £360 and both have, touch wood, been 100% reliable. I stay away from power steering, turbos and catalytic converters as they do go wrong and can cost a small fortune to fix.

Admittedly, I only use them for a daily 18 mile round commuter trip. Your requirements may be much more than that.

Sorry that you may have to sell your SV. Like you say, you can at least still go pillion. Small consolation.

It's a big step to take, but at least you can still ride during the week.

Aww this is rubbish! Phone Derren Brown, although, admittedly, I probably have more chance of predicting the numbers than he has!

I hope things start to look up for you KJ. x

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I assume you're not in a position to buy a brand new car.
I was mildly upset I sold my car for scrap before the scrappage scheme came in. Is there no way (ebay) you can find someone about to buy a brand new car but doesn't have a car to scrap? (your car only needs MOT doesn't need to be a runner afaik)

Other than that, hope things pick up for you

I was hoping my mum would like to trade it in against a new car for its scrappage value and donate me her 52 reg focus, but doesnt look like shes up for it. Honestly, parents!!!

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Gutted for you KJ Seems to be the sensible thing to do though.

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I think you need a MOT and you must of owned the car for over 12 months to use the scrapage scheme.

sorry kellyjo to here about your troubles hope somthing pops up for you.

Originally Posted by kellyjo

IIRC Scoobs is also having some bad luck at the moment so you might be right they may just be the winning numbers he's given to everyone!!
Scoobs, if they come up, im definitely gonna buy you a beer

Marvellous....! Just the one beer.....? Sheesh!

Hope it all works out KJ.

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Not good KJ, like Pete Vtwin says avoid the ones with turbos and expesive stuff to repair. 135km is pretty good for a car these day, as cars are built to a price these days, not to a standard.

I was hearing some horror stories about new cars from my garage the other week, and we're talking about new new cars. Here's me talking with my 16 year old vauxhall cavalier which has just passed its MOT for another year. Needed new brake lines this year, but I didn't have to have anything done last year, so it owes me nothing.

This is not helping you KJ, so go with the advice, there are cheap cars about, although 2nd hand prices are keen at the mo.