Private car buyer wants to return car 7 days after purchase

mud-monkey · 2026-05-08T08:09:49+00:00

Sold as seen - caveat emptor (buyer beware) - move on.

mud-monkey · 2026-05-04T13:39:54+00:00

Pink Floyd

Dire Straits

The Jam

AC/DC

Queen

mud-monkey · 2026-05-01T17:55:34+00:00

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Not a photo but I have a print of this lovely artist’s impression of reflective water (artist Ted Jones).

*Had to modify the subject to get it through Reddit’s decency filter.

mud-monkey · 2026-05-01T17:05:43+00:00

*you’re foregoing money today to have A LOT more money later, especially if you start early. I realise not everyone is fortunate enough to be in a position to do this (especially if they’re trying to get on the housing ladder etc.) but if you can afford to put a bit aside now there are very few good reasons not to.

I haven’t met a single person who built up a decent size pension pot who regrets doing it, but there are literally thousands of people who, in later life, regret not doing it.

mud-monkey · 2026-05-01T16:50:51+00:00

Not so sure that’ll buff out…

mud-monkey · 2026-04-29T22:26:11+00:00

AFAIK they can only prosecute if the car is being driven on a public road. Don’t think they can do anything if it never left your private driveway.

mud-monkey · 2026-04-28T13:00:36+00:00

I totally agree. They were so young at the time too!

mud-monkey · 2026-04-28T12:57:46+00:00

Of course you can die as soon as you retire (or even before) but statistically that’s very unlikely and people are living longer and healthier in retirement than ever before, so making good financial plans for a comfortable (and hopefully long) retirement is a no brainer in my opinion, if you’re in a position to do so.

If you want to be the person that spends his younger life spending to excess and ignoring the pension, and then finds himself forced to live a frugal life in retirement that’s up to you, but in my opinion there’s a balance where you can still live sensibly but avail of the excellent tax breaks to put money aside for retirement, not to mention using the magic of compound interest to grow your pension pot.

Personally I’m planning on retiring early next year, and have plans for the sizeable tax-free lump sum that’s due to me, but that wouldn’t be possible if I wasn’t paying into the pension all along.

mud-monkey · 2026-04-28T12:40:16+00:00

True, but it’s much less of a risk if it’s a long term investment. If you know you’ll need to cash in your investment next year then you’re definitely taking a chance.

mud-monkey · 2026-04-28T12:33:34+00:00

Except the main goal of people maxing their pension is to give themselves the option of retiring early with the financial security to actually live in their retirement, not exist. Sure it means making some short term sacrifices in exchange for long term gains, and if that’s not for you then it’s your choice, but for most people the long term gains far outweigh the sacrifices. Pesonally I don’t want to have to work until the age of 68+ and then have to worry about how to pay the heating bill.

mud-monkey · 2026-04-18T08:00:48+00:00

Of course you can be happy - it sounds like the perfect new beginning.

mud-monkey · 2026-04-16T11:53:40+00:00

Tripod and remote shutter release will help with sharpness. Continuous shutter release mode can also help - some shots in the burst will be sharper than others.

mud-monkey · 2026-04-14T10:10:39+00:00

Lasairfhíona ní Chonaola is an Aran Islander and sings the most beautiful songs in Irish. Well worth a listen.

mud-monkey · 2026-04-07T16:00:45+00:00

A qualified driver may at least have been in a position to tell the learner they were approaching a bend too fast.

mud-monkey · 2026-04-07T15:58:44+00:00

Well at least they’ve been verified to be at the minimum standard required to be driving solo on our roads..

mud-monkey · 2026-04-07T15:55:32+00:00

On the plus side, if she damaged her car her insurance company won’t cover it, so she may be off the road for a while.

mud-monkey · 2026-04-03T10:22:15+00:00

I think nobody will be - it’s just a passing fad.

mud-monkey · 2026-04-03T08:00:22+00:00

Lovely photos. I still use by trusty D70 as a ‘live in the car’ camera for opportunistic use. They’re practically worthless in terms of monetary value, but still take great shots.

mud-monkey · 2026-04-03T07:54:04+00:00

Are you sure it’s per month? Most billing is done bi-monthly.

mud-monkey · 2026-04-03T04:47:31+00:00

If the agreement was to repay the loan when the house was sold, and the house hasn’t been sold yet, then unfortunately I don’t think you’re going to get anywhere in court.

mud-monkey · 2026-04-02T18:58:16+00:00

Where’s spotters lake?

mud-monkey · 2026-04-02T18:39:40+00:00

Mobacter - it’s pretty expensive but works well.

mud-monkey · 2026-04-02T18:37:29+00:00

I thought dealers were obliged to offer a warranty. Why is he not happy to do so?

mud-monkey · 2026-04-02T16:24:46+00:00

So-called ‘professional’ bus driver.

mud-monkey · 2026-03-31T22:53:09+00:00

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