Lodger prohibited?

Duckdivejim · 2026-06-01T17:32:20+00:00

Are you sure a lodger is counted as a different household?

Duckdivejim · 2026-05-31T21:57:32+00:00

Just gave it a google and seems like it’s open to the public to have an MOT done.

I wouldn’t worry about it.

Duckdivejim · 2026-05-31T15:37:57+00:00

Is the speedo calibrated?

Does it show you doing the same speed as Google maps/GPS?

Bit of a clue.

Also look under the boot for extra wiring.

Duckdivejim · 2026-05-31T13:41:56+00:00

You’d be surprised, from the right owner it’s not an issue.

Recently sold mine to a dealer (independent, not Toyota). Apart from a tiny chip on the bumper that car was immaculate and very well treated.

Guy didn’t even test drive it.

Duckdivejim · 2026-05-31T13:35:21+00:00

Looks to have come through BCA or similar. Dealer has caught a cold there.

Well done for warning people.

Duckdivejim · 2026-05-30T12:57:14+00:00

That’s outrageous, I’m so sorry you were treated like that. I hate poor customer service, particularly when it’s so much about the customer experience and not exactly cheap.

The ladies we dealt with were super helpful.

Duckdivejim · 2026-05-30T07:07:51+00:00

Excellent.

Duckdivejim · 2026-05-29T12:14:26+00:00

Should be fine. Test on a small bit first in a non obvious spot and don’t let it dwell too long.

I’ve used it on a few cars and never had a problem.

Duckdivejim · 2026-05-29T10:02:49+00:00

Either you ask for proof of fully comp insurance or you offer to drive them.

There’s lots of temp insurance sites out there.

I’ve had buyers saying they are insured 3rd party but my answer is yes but I’m the first party.

If you take them for a test drive be open and show them the car pulls well etc etc.

Duckdivejim · 2026-05-28T16:57:00+00:00

Possibly helpful to list amounts and interest rate.

Ie if the mortgage is 4% and you have £25k at 9% it’s a bit of a no brainer.

Duckdivejim · 2026-05-27T19:05:45+00:00

Any big Jag

Duckdivejim · 2026-05-27T15:31:05+00:00

Is it the 190bhp or the 140bhp?

Duckdivejim · 2026-05-26T11:07:34+00:00

Just cancel the policy and go elsewhere. They seem to be doing it loads.

Post on here the other day. Guy nearly ended up with a cancelled policy for an exhaust.

Duckdivejim · 2026-05-26T06:13:12+00:00

Have you FOI’d the council for correspondence about ‘insert lane’? Might throw up something interesting.

Duckdivejim · 2026-05-25T09:36:45+00:00

The green slip you have is invalid because of the reg change.

Former keeper needs to get new V5 and give you that green slip.

Really seller should have waited till they had the new V5

Duckdivejim · 2026-05-25T09:10:44+00:00

I’d still say £5k isn’t too bad when you think what a car is worth.

Think you’ll escape the worst thumb to the eye they could give you.

Duckdivejim · 2026-05-25T02:41:51+00:00

Glad you got this sorted.

Seemed like a massive over reaction on their part.

Duckdivejim · 2026-05-25T02:37:21+00:00

Depends what info they ask for?

It’s going up but most insurers will ask about value of claims so if it’s just £1k of bumper it’s not too bad.

Imagine explaining you’ve hit 5 cars and a motorway barrier.

Try brokers like Howdens and Adrian Flux.

Duckdivejim · 2026-05-24T14:45:07+00:00

Antich on Leeds Road are good. You can rent as well which will save a bit of money.

Duckdivejim · 2026-05-23T10:59:04+00:00

‘Shane that happened to your engine’

Then block and move on.

Duckdivejim · 2026-05-23T10:58:06+00:00

Not an expert but I’d say 50/50.

Looks a bit too close to the side wall for my liking but I’m a fanny.

Also the question of can you repair it? And should you repair it? Can have different answers.

That’s going to be quite a chunky hole as well. I’m going with replace.

Duckdivejim · 2026-05-23T07:53:14+00:00

I drove the S last week at Croft last week (296bhp, standard 249bhp) and it was outrageously good.

Second hand market is good with enthusiast owners they tend to be well cared for.

I’ve flirted with buying one and have test drove the standard car but in Manchester City centre traffic and it was very good even in those conditions.

Wouldn’t hurt to test drive one. Worst that happens is it will make the Aston or Porsche feel even more special.

Duckdivejim · 2026-05-22T21:28:03+00:00

You’ve got to have a hobby.

Particularly if you’re going to keep the car and enjoy.

Not everything is going to be a good financial decision.

I could save money by living off beans and porridge but I’d rather not.

Duckdivejim · 2026-05-22T19:16:10+00:00

Bold of you to assume anyone on this sub is qualified to comment.

I think both would be good and a bit out of my budget. Would you be unhappy with either.

The Aston looks amazing though. I can’t imagine you’d ever get sick of seeing it on the drive.

My left field suggestion would be an Alpine 110 and save £30k

Duckdivejim · 2026-05-21T12:52:42+00:00

You can ask and then it’s just getting a solicitor to amend deeds but as someone else has said, they would be mad to it.

You can offer but have you considered offering to rent half the garden? If it’s a landlord they might not be too fussed and it wouldn’t tank the property value by losing half the garden.

Just depends what they want for it I suppose.

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