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| Member Since | 02/08/2017 |
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UPDATE - despite the change back to expiry at 1159pm showing online earlier today, the policy confirmation sent to us after we renewed has…
NRMA Insurance must be following Ozbargain. Checked online today (30Jan) and the expiry date of this particular proposed policy renewal has…
No it is not a leap year /366 days thing; last year's contract renewal said it started at 1159pm 31 January 2024 and expired at 1159pm…
Ponsonby posted a forum topic Changed NRMA Policy Renewal Time Has Reduced Coverage by a Day
Has anyone else come across an insurance company adjusting its policy expiry time to its advantage? Last year our NRMA home buildings…
Ponsonby commented on What Provider Allows Sim Only for Apple Watch?
We came across the same issue - I think the answer is that there are no cheaper solutions and that you have to use Telstra or Optus…
Ponsonby commented on MINI PC - MINISFORUM UM690 Slim Mini PC, AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX Mini Desktop Computer, AMD Radeon 680M 32GB DDR5 1TB SSD, $616
Can anyone with experience with this brand comment on spyware/malware risks (if any) of the installed Windows and other software…
We compared boot sizes on current models before a recent purchase. Corolla hatch boot is tiny at 213 litres - not sure you could put a…
Offsets are preferred in some circumstances e.g. if you may at some point be turning your PPOR into an IP.
Ponsonby commented on NRMA Insurance - Offer to Source Replacement after Write-off Collision - Any Experience?
Update - NRMA Insurance said after a while that they could not supply the equivalent i30 and the cash payout was the only option.
No. Indexation did not start in 2006. It started when the Hawke government introduced HECS with a zero real interest rate - that is, the…
It's to do with the cold climate where we live - there is apparently an anti freezing mechanism...Page 9 of the following explains about…
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Mr Bob Dobalina on Hyundai i30 CN7 Sedan Smartstream G2.0 Petrol IVT FWD $29,990 Driveaway @ Hyundai
Mr Bob Dobalina on Hyundai i30 CN7 Sedan Smartstream G2.0 Petrol IVT FWD $29,990 Driveaway @ HyundaiHonda Scamp from 1967. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_N360
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figarow on Hyundai i30 CN7 Sedan Smartstream G2.0 Petrol IVT FWD $29,990 Driveaway @ Hyundai
figarow on Hyundai i30 CN7 Sedan Smartstream G2.0 Petrol IVT FWD $29,990 Driveaway @ HyundaiNo spare wheel at all in new i30 Hatch - just a puncture kit. Until recently, i30 had a full size spare.
Ponsonby commented on Wanting Dash Cam Recommendations for Ford Mondeo
Does anyone have ideas about selecting an installer whose installation job does not void a new car warranty and most importantly does not…
If your hot water is a heat pump, don't turn it off - at least that is what our manual says.
Ponsonby commented on Qantas Lounge Passes - Question on Redeeming
Depends on your credit card. Some require a Qantas spend before you can claim the passes, others don't.
Ponsonby commented on Looking for a New Dishwasher - Bosch or Similar?
AppliancesOnLIne (also part of Winnings) sold us the Bosch Series 6 with very sharp pricing - helps if you know what you want and you…
Ponsonby replied to LFO on NRMA Insurance - Offer to Source Replacement after Write-off Collision - Any Experience?
LFO on NRMA Insurance - Offer to Source Replacement after Write-off Collision - Any Experience?The offer (if fulfilled) is to replace with a new vehicle - "new" could include old stock I suppose but not used.
Ponsonby commented on NRMA Insurance - Offer to Source Replacement after Write-off Collision - Any Experience?
i30 hatch; payout would be $32k..New i30 models ~ $40k - smaller engine and different features, Mild hybrid no spare wheel
Ponsonby commented on NRMA Insurance - Offer to Source Replacement after Write-off Collision - Any Experience?
The NRMA replacement offer is for cars up to 24 months old
Ponsonby posted a forum topic NRMA Insurance - Offer to Source Replacement after Write-off Collision - Any Experience?
NRMA has accepted a not at fault comprehensive insurance claim after another driver suddenly turned right across our path on a busy road…
Ditto. They agreed to much better prices than anyone else recently when we needed a new washing machine and a few weeks later, when we…
Ditto. Very fast delivery by Greengadgets and the iPhone 12 mini was in superb condition
Ponsonby commented on Bank Shares Vs Offset
Tax aside (see link below), the issue is about risk tolerance - (1) selling up and putting the proceeds in the offset provides a completely…
OP is very fortunate to have family stump up 40%. If I was the family, I would supply my generous gift at settlement and no sooner. It is…
Ponsonby commented on [NRMA Insurance Customers] Free $25 Gift Card for Joining NRMA Help Hub (First 20,000 Customers Only) @ NRMA (Excl. VIC)
In relation to the Weather Alerts provided through the Hub, it is reassuring that the T&C say " Enabling or disabling Weather Alerts, or…
Ponsonby commented on Light Weight 2 or 3 Step Ladder
If you can find it, the Werner StepRight 223-6AZ steel 3 step is little heavier but much safer and more solid than the Bunnings Syneco…
Ponsonby commented on Help Us Decide - Renovate or Build New?
Conventional wisdom has long been that (1) land is what appreciates not buildings (some would query that given the trajectory of building…
Ponsonby replied to abs898 on China Eastern Airlines Return: MEL/SYD to Xi'an (Direct) $490/$496, Beijing $528/$554, Wuhan $520/$591 & More (Indirect) @ BTF
abs898 on China Eastern Airlines Return: MEL/SYD to Xi'an (Direct) $490/$496, Beijing $528/$554, Wuhan $520/$591 & More (Indirect) @ BTFAir China seems to have improved in 30 years when it was part of CAAC, the civil aviation authority. My one experience was in 1992 Sydney…
$649 for similar version 55PUT8215/79 with Freeview Plus AU…
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