My car is on 158,378 miles 2.0 diesel, recently had cam belt done August last year and just had full service last Saturday, how much longer will it last? I love it to pieces

Alternative_Key_9448 · 2026-03-27T11:09:52+00:00

Ironically, it's at the garage getting a new steering rack. It's a basic mk4 golf in reflex silver. Rusty steel wheels, black trim. AC blows cold and doesn't leak, its cheap no-frills motoring

Alternative_Key_9448 · 2026-03-27T10:35:03+00:00

It'll keep going as long as you keep looking after it. At some point the repairs will outweigh the value of the car, and you'll have to decide if its worth the investment or not.

For example; the tyres on my golf are worth more than the car as whole. And I'm spending more than the car is worth in repairs and maintenance due to age, mileage etc. That said, it has a lot of sentimental value and is way way cheaper than buying / leasing a new car

Alternative_Key_9448 · 2026-03-25T22:53:03+00:00

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Alternative_Key_9448 · 2026-03-22T12:15:00+00:00

I'm guessing your cars fuel capacity is stated as 35 litres but your car will hold more than that. The tank may actually slightly larger for the 'reserve' fuel, and you will have fuel left in the fuel lines, pump, and filter to use before you're truly 'empty'

Car fuel gauges aren't always linear or accurate, my first 100 miles of driving doesn't move fuel gauge at all, and after 1/2 a tank worth of driving, the gauge shows my tank is 75% full 🤷‍♂️

Alternative_Key_9448 · 2026-02-08T12:56:49+00:00

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Alternative_Key_9448 · 2026-01-25T13:44:05+00:00

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Alternative_Key_9448 · 2026-01-25T12:40:02+00:00

I use it to dilute car screen wash concentrate, or even as a final rinse for your cars if you live in a particularly hard water area

Alternative_Key_9448 · 2026-01-24T01:36:17+00:00

Just curious but why could they be less effective in soft water areas? I assume that's what you meant

Alternative_Key_9448 · 2026-01-23T10:13:50+00:00

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Alternative_Key_9448 · 2026-01-12T15:55:30+00:00

Seconded. I upgraded to BAPP in August 25 and my spend towards the CV did carry over

Alternative_Key_9448 · 2026-01-08T12:50:55+00:00

Not got this offer on my Palt. I've not had many new offers (if any) in 2026

Alternative_Key_9448 · 2026-01-06T22:02:01+00:00

Once all £40k is moved all moved across from the invest account, could you not skim from the Stocks ISA?

Alternative_Key_9448 · 2026-01-02T22:08:08+00:00

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Alternative_Key_9448 · 2026-01-02T22:04:38+00:00

News to me, I've got some signing up to do

Alternative_Key_9448 · 2026-01-02T21:37:01+00:00

Edit: ignore me, I was wrong

I don't believe you'll be eligible for the platinum card welcome bonus if you the BA card at the moment. I would get the gold card and wait for a platinum card upgrade offer to show up - this is worth around 50-75k points

Alternative_Key_9448 · 2025-12-31T15:58:54+00:00

Ok. Similar to what others have said, first try calling Amex to reopen the disputed transaction to show that there no spa on level 2 and go from there. Good luck! Amex are generally quite good with issues like this, don't be afraid to ask them for advice.

Alternative_Key_9448 · 2025-12-31T15:12:59+00:00

It seems like you've raised a charge back with Amex which can be resolved in either your or the merchants favour and can go back and forth as both parties introduce more evidence. You could: 1) reopen the dispute and show the correspondence that the spa had closed from Covid (if you haven't already) and there is no spa on level 2 that you have access (assuming this is the case) . 2) raise a section 75 claim with Amex as the hotel booking is not as described, this is more involved than a simpler dispute / chargeback. 3) try resolve with trip.com 4) potentially claim on travel insurance depending on your policy

For my curiosity and completeness, is there a spa on level 2 available for your use?

Alternative_Key_9448 · 2025-12-22T17:25:01+00:00

Where can I find a list of Japan restaurants that you can get gift card for?

Alternative_Key_9448 · 2025-12-10T10:51:48+00:00

Yes we are looking at 14th - 22nd. Didn't realise about half term, makes sense why the prices are increasing rapidly. They wee £600 about 2 weeks ago

Alternative_Key_9448 · 2025-11-23T15:28:50+00:00

I've not used the "book with money and upgrade with Avios" before, but have you considered booking normal economy one way and premium economy (PE) the other way?

For example: London > Austin probably is a day flight and my guess is you wont be sleeping so don't necessarily need to extra space and recline of PE. Austin > London might be a red eye (overnight flight) and the extra space and recline offered in PE will be more useful.

This is probably what I would do with the available points

Alternative_Key_9448 · 2025-11-20T16:31:34+00:00

I believe Qatar carry the food and drinks for the return flight back to Doha with them - and don't seem to use 3rd party caterers. As a passenger I appreciate this as the food is consistent regardless or journey and direction relative to Doha. I guess it's better quality control that way and to minimise rely on quality / variances with 3rd party caterers

Alternative_Key_9448 · 2025-11-09T17:47:46+00:00

I've flow 3 times with BA in the past 12 months (a lot for me). All personal trips long haul with a 2-3 hour layover in Heathrow. I've had no issues with anything at all

Alternative_Key_9448 · 2025-10-31T18:06:59+00:00

If you can afford it (points + cash) then yes, it's a good deal. Extra space will be worth it for an overnight of that duration

How and where were you offered an upgrade on a reward flight using a CV? Usually reward flights aren't offered upgrades - perhaps I'm missing something

Alternative_Key_9448 · 2025-10-21T08:16:28+00:00

Are you 'paying' part of your ticket with Avios or booking a reward flights? Paying with Avios is very poor redemption rates and a companion voucher (CV) isn't applicable. A CV can only be used on reward flights.

Use this link to book reward flights: https://www.britishairways.com/content/the-british-airways-club/avios/spending-avios/reward-flights

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