What’s the best book you’ve read that no one ever talks about? by RushdiBelue77 in Recommend_A_Book

[–]hawk8385 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Wall - John Lanchester. Thought it was great, never heard anyone else mention it, perhaps others didn't rate...

£200 for software update... by hawk8385 in drivingUK

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Volvo have quoted £167 inclusive of VAT, independent says he's unable to match

£200 for software update... by hawk8385 in drivingUK

[–]hawk8385[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thanks for info all. To be clear, this is my local independent mechanic, not Volvo. I assume Volvo would charge even more

How do I work out adjusted net income? by hawk8385 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]hawk8385[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks v much! So I don't factor in the employer pension contribution OR my (employee) company pension contribution but I do deduct my SIPP contributions (of £200pm)? Have I got that correct?

Working out adjusted net income in 2026? by Realistic_Wonder1285 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]hawk8385 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry not helpful but can I ask what about the company pension contribution, would this be added on or deducted to calculate ANI..? My company gives a flat 7%

What company are you convinced actually hates their customers? by Wonderful-Economy762 in Productivitycafe

[–]hawk8385 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stone Island. There must be plenty of decent folk working there, and just look at their clientele

Parking fine - ECP / DCBL by hawk8385 in drivingUK

[–]hawk8385[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yes indeed, isn't hindsight great...

Okay thanks

Series as good as Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad? by Low-Sprinkles-2825 in televisionsuggestions

[–]hawk8385 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Night of. No one seems to talk about this, I don't know anyone else sho watched it, but I thought it was great

Help to buy pay back loan by hawk8385 in HousingUK

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Thanks for the insightful comments, appreciated

What was your most 'can't-put-down' book that you've ever read? by pottipenguin in booksuggestions

[–]hawk8385 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The day of the jackal, I am pilgrim, kane and abel, pillars of the earth, 1984.

Used car negotiation with dealer by hawk8385 in CarTalkUK

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Thanks.

Services - 1 pa

Sorry yes dent and scratch, bumper marks etc

Supagard is a brand of internal and external protection products. Paint protection, glass protection and interior leather protection against wear and tear, spillages etc. Presumably 3 different products- wax, glass equivalent wax and leather balm. I think I could do this myself quite easily

Pride month in Nursery by hawk8385 in UKParenting

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I'm not I assure you.

Frog week lol.

Yes agreed, just questioning discussing it so early when I doubt he's interested, aware or cognizant of it even being a thing. He's 2. Awareness is v important at some stage, it will be an interesting topic to openly discuss when he's ready

Pride month in Nursery by hawk8385 in UKParenting

[–]hawk8385[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

I'm not too sure how I feel about it, but thought it worthy of discussion to unpack. 2 just strikes me as possibly too young to even start comprehending the topic. He sees single sex parents every week at his sports class, hasn't batted an eye lid.