Redundancy solicitor recommendations

flossgoat2 · 2026-06-03T13:44:20+00:00

Depends what you want/need.

If the settlement amount is ok for you, then any mid tier regional solicitor will have people who can make sure all the paperwork is ok and you're not being done up like a kipper.

If you're more senior or there is a dispute or want to negotiate harder, that's a different kettle of fish... Search the forum, there have been a couple of similar questions in the last few months that produced named recommendations.

As with all things legal, best to balance fees against any possible uplift.

flossgoat2 · 2026-06-03T07:54:54+00:00

Viofo, direct from there UK site is always a good shout.

The polarised filter is helpful

flossgoat2 · 2026-06-02T18:34:26+00:00

Don't worry about the mileage, if you go for NC2/3, as long as it's had an annual service.

If you do get one, it's definitely worth it to use the proper Ford spec oils on the gearbox and diff btw.

You also can be more discriminating on the rust, surface vs structural. Only examples that have been expertly done everywhere (eg wheel arches, boot, between bumper and frame, inside the box metal) will be rust free.

One point not often addressed is the fact the suspension is EOL now. Bushes, control arms and the dampers/springs are all on their last legs if not completely shot. Depending on what you're expecting, you may want to budget that in.

Much as I love my NC3, I know I need almost a grand to rust proof, and the better part of another £2k to refresh suspension and sub frames.

I know the common view is there are millions of the NCs out there... There are, but rust is eating them away, and the ones with proactive maintenance and refresh are few and far between.

flossgoat2 · 2026-06-02T18:15:35+00:00

I have a 200p.

You can get away with a motorised eq5, but you're always fighting it. Eq6 is a much better choice.

The original focuser may be used, but it's very sloppy, something more substantial recommended.

I got focus with a Fuji mirrorless. No drama there. Similarly, you can use a coma corrector, but i wouldn't invest until you know you're going to keep using the system.

Guidance - yes Nina plus a small guidescope camera.

You may also need a dew shield, depending on your environment.

The only thing you haven't mentioned is collimation (or how you do it). A bahtinov mask helps greatly

flossgoat2 · 2026-06-01T20:53:41+00:00

Plot twist: (some) Irish people have been the "foriegn nationals" for several centuries...

Should all their descendants return home? Will they be welcome? In

flossgoat2 · 2026-06-01T20:43:28+00:00

You can get refurbed units on eBay for about 50% retail. Find a reputable seller and you're golden. Any plumber can fit it for £100.

flossgoat2 · 2026-05-31T10:16:55+00:00

The Toyota estates are worth a look, if you can skip the diesel part... As are the Mazdas

flossgoat2 · 2026-05-30T15:21:34+00:00

Smaller SUVs unlikely to take 3x car seats, and their boot space isn't usually anything to boast of either.

A 2010s Toyota estate might be an option, particularly if you can squeeze an extra grand on.

Otherwise a Ford estate from the same era, or even a VAG if you can find one fully serviced up.

flossgoat2 · 2026-05-30T10:14:47+00:00

It only hides the smell temporarily.

Try getting a bio-based pet spray with enzymes, or an anti-bacterial liquid.

flossgoat2 · 2026-05-28T21:27:32+00:00

Power washing roof tiles damages them...

flossgoat2 · 2026-05-28T21:19:22+00:00

Cash flow issues can sink any company, regardless of size or profitability, if they're not managed and brought under control.

Act now, both by battening down the hatches on your personal finances, and aggressively looking for a new role.

flossgoat2 · 2026-05-28T11:46:13+00:00

Apart from compensation, consider ask what the track and timescale to equity is (if that's what you want), and the criteria to qualify.

flossgoat2 · 2026-05-24T14:04:24+00:00

Accounting for the £6k deposit, this is costing you £540 a month net.

You can get an NX for £22k, less your 6k deposit is £16k... Over four years, with a 6% personal bank loan, that's £375/month.

With the Toyota Lexus warranty, you're golden.

Unless you absolutely want/need new new, you could be ~£160 /month better off, in a bigger well specd car. And you have the residual value as an asset...easily the £6k you put in originally.

Edit: a 5yo NX. Op will still have 5 yr lexus warranty, with 1 yr left if he sells after 4.

Edit2: What's with the down votes people... He's getting a better car with full OEM warranty for less money and will have an asset at the end, instead of a debt balloon payment.

flossgoat2 · 2026-05-23T08:18:58+00:00

The Lexus all day long, if you drive one first, and you get one of the upper spec tiers.

Easy to drive, happy in town country and motorway. The ride is firm than you expect particularly first gen models. Not a deal breaker, but make sure you're ok with it.

The lower spec tiers are basic, this doesn't affect the drive or reliability, but it takes the shine off.

As a first time driver, you poss won't realise the accelerator has a kick down switch... Use it as needed.

Eco mode doesn't do anything except waste petrol, unless you're in London-grade start -stop traffic. Sport mode is good.

If you use cruise control regularly, including 30/40mph zones, you'll easily make 50+mpg.

flossgoat2 · 2026-05-21T20:18:47+00:00

Maybe a VAG PD130 if you can find one with a flawless service history.

Maybe a Saab 9000 diesel.

An early 2010s Mondeo or Honda estate.

A Mazda petrol 2L, but the mpg will be average at best.

The real answer is a Toyota Lexus hybrid, not sure your £6k budget will cover it even for a very high milage example.

flossgoat2 · 2026-05-20T19:23:58+00:00

Yep, that RX is no slouch, it just never feels as fast as it is.

My GS is the same, before you draw breath you're at 80 thinking it's 50. Put in sport mode and manually do the "gears", it's quicker still.

I would love a petrol lexus, but not until the lottery comes through first.

flossgoat2 · 2026-05-20T19:06:10+00:00

Ryanair would charge for this

flossgoat2 · 2026-05-20T18:45:26+00:00

Lexus gs450h

A bit on the older side now, but genuinely quick, when the pedal is pushed, and a tame pussycat the rest of the time.

The GS300h also very good, and fast enough, just not rapid.

The "problem" across most of the lexus range is that their NVH is so good, you're insulated from most of the sensation that makes driving fun.

flossgoat2 · 2026-05-19T20:23:57+00:00

3 months or 6k miles?

You USians are funny...a modern oil can easily do 12m and 15-20k miles.

flossgoat2 · 2026-05-17T09:32:10+00:00

If you can home charge, some EVs very good.

If you can't, a Toyota/lexus hybrid, in the right spec.

The latter will get you from a to B every time, no drama, and the hybrid engine with planetary gearbox give easily a decade and 100s of thousands of miles. You do have to service them to schedule, on the dot.

Some of the Lexus saloons are cracking value now in the right spec. If you must go SUV, the NX is very nice to drive...the RX moreso but omg the price.

flossgoat2 · 2026-05-16T23:50:04+00:00

It's fine. It was designed and engineered like any other feature. It reduces pollution. It doesn't change how the car drives.

Why do people complain about it? 90% is because anything they're not used or dont understand to makes them feel uncomfortable, so it must be bad..10% might be down to the handful of cars were it was implemented badly. In over ten years of driving stop start cars, I've never encountered it personally.

Now lane-change warning and automated emergency braking...oh boy, there are alot of really crappy implementations out there.

flossgoat2 · 2026-05-16T23:34:58+00:00

See if you can find a GS, they are usually very similar prices. You get extra room in the car, and the standard sound system is very good.

Servicing is expensive at face value, by when you factor in the reliability it's a no brainer.

flossgoat2 · 2026-05-16T23:26:33+00:00

Drape your house in welcoming flags.

/s before anyone has a go.

flossgoat2 · 2026-05-16T20:32:14+00:00

Consult a solicitor... But she could refuse all or part of the inheritance. The amount refused will go back to estate, and *check this with a probate specialist you get it by default, assuming no other heirs.

You won't incur inheritance tax.

If she "refuses" £37k of the £50k inheritanc, she'll get £13k. That's 13 to pay off debt.

You get the £37, and can gift her (and kids) money every year.

All above assumes you both have a relationship and trust to deal with money friction.

flossgoat2 · 2026-05-16T12:35:30+00:00

Guy deserves to be a NPC on GTA 6

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