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    Connecting Phone rental car Privacy

    ok I'm not Mr Paranoia but are there any privacy issues when connecting Phone to a rental car? Not sure if car will have android auto if so take it everything encrypted. Be using it for Google maps and music and possible calls Before giving car back do you need to clear anything Cheers
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    Car Hire Gatwick Airport

    Anyone know of any car hire excess websites to try to compare prices I know a thing called google but just looking for anyone whom has done car excess before So checking out below for starters https://www.carhireexcess.ie/
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    Car Hire Gatwick Airport

    Bringing over our own baby seat as would not trust car hire Didn't go for any extras just basic compact car
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    Car Hire Gatwick Airport

    Went with VIP cars a broker and car getting from Drivalia. There are so many T&C and needed to check mileage as wont be doing many miles. Landing in South Terminal so have to get Metro to North as collection point there. Also going to check with extra excess with another party just checked...
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    Car Hire Gatwick Airport

    Thanks seem to have to pick it up from their offices but cheers for the response
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    Car Hire Gatwick Airport

    Checked out https://www.vipcars.com/ and came up with decent deal for a small car that can collect at the airport .Company is Drivalia and ok reviews on Trustpilot. Just need to read the T&C Only issue is we have to bring Child Booster seat so have to see do we have to check this on on flight...
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    Car Hire Gatwick Airport

    Not going anywhere near the city staying in the burbs Skyscanner seems best but cheaper options getting mixed reviews on trust pilot
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    Car Hire Gatwick Airport

    Thanks but massive difference in price but trying to get everything organised before we travel try to reduce paperwork Brother in law also recommended https://www.reducemyexcess.co.uk so stop hire company selling anything extra. If I add Mrs Gunner also might bump up price also Was going to...
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    Car Hire Gatwick Airport

    Thanks had a look and seems a bit more expensive than say some of the other car rental comparison sites but thanks for the suggestion Its the hidden extras that I am worried about and although price looks good you go into the T&C and all the excess and deposit difference for different cars...
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    Car Hire Gatwick Airport

    As the title states looking to hire a car for a week collecting and deliver to Gatwick airport Checked out skyscanner for comparisons etc and looking for something simple for family of 3.Staying in Sussex so wont be doing mad mileage and may go down to the coast Any recommendations etc as...
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    Loan for a Wedding -Pay back some using Gifts

    Thanks We are not young(wish we where) fairly financial stable with normal bills and creche fees (yes we have children) and mortgage been our major outgoing. We do have savings and trying to decide what we can afford extra to save each month towards the wedding We don't want anything 'Blingy...
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    Loan for a Wedding -Pay back some using Gifts

    Thanks for the replies Only just looking at costs etc and looking at getting loan first and pay any fees etc as plan not to get married until next year but planning starts now and to pay for what we can along the way So not sure if its going to be paid quickly but would hopefully pay good...
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    Loan for a Wedding -Pay back some using Gifts

    Looking at option of taking out a loan to finance a wedding. Plan is to save as much as we can and then borrow the rest. However i know it maybe presumptuous but we hope to use any money we get as gifts t pay some of it of No figures yet but say taking €20k over 5 years and best rate I can see...
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    Out of contract - which energy provider is best?

    Ok posted on another post but maybe better here Ok tried the one big switch and they are saying the rates are below(currently not on smart meter plan) So for standard user with smart meter who we use more at weekend and from 5-8 each night Below are the Bord Gais rates...
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    Switching Providers (Smart Meter) Does Bonkers etc sites show Everything

    Ok tried the one big switch and they are saying the rates are below So for standard user with smart meter who we use more at weekend and from 5-8 each night Below are the Bord Gais rates https://www.bordgaisenergy.ie/home/our-tariffs So if reading correct then savings on the Urban Domestic...
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    Switching Providers (Smart Meter) Does Bonkers etc sites show Everything

    Currently with Electric Ireland and out of contract and looking at switching. So do the comparison on Bonkers but wonder do they show all discounts etc or is it best to check directly with the providers? So where is the best place to start or any other good comparison sites that show everything
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    Account just for Paying Bills

    Ok with KBC we use for paying bills and now looking at switching We use KBC just for paying bills and don't withdraw or deposit cash. If need to deposit cash we credit these to our own accounts and transfer them over. Now looking at opening new account with a decent app where we can monitor...
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    Avant Mortgage - new mortgage time line experience?

    We applied back in mid March and still pending drawdown it's been emotional to say the least
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    Avant Mortgage - new mortgage time line experience?

    So still waiting for the drawdown Due to the life assurance valve short €538 Avant would not accept it nor would they reduce mortgage amount by this much as it would be new application That really P us off. We had to get a new policy and its €20 cheaper so some good out of it. Garage...
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    Avant Mortgage - new mortgage time line experience?

    Ok just for anyone who is interested Avant will cause you nightmares and worse the Freddy Krueger The amount we are getting is €538 above the amount that is on our life policy we got when we took out mortgage with Ulster Bank. Avant cannot waive anything over €500 and due to our ages would need...
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