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    Key Post UK State Pension - Make voluntary contributions to qualify for UK pension on top of Irish pension

    Please note that there are 2 UK state pensions, old and new. It can be confusing but should be differentiated as may cause confusion. 1. New is The full new State Pension is £203.85 per week. 2. The old is known as The full basic State Pension is £156.20 per week. A bit of a difference.
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    Auto pay Toll

    its eflow ie
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    Moving TV without extending cable

    That gizmo will give you more trouble than its worth. Use 2 f conncetors and 2 joiners to extend the 2 cables or if cables runs down wall outside pullit through and re site to new room. you need 2 joiners, 2 f conncetors for old cable, which you have, then 4 more f connectors. this is what...
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    Free Travel Pass out of date. Anyone else having problems?

    Thank you, did the same just now and new card on the way.
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    Free Travel Pass out of date. Anyone else having problems?

    JUST SAW THIS. DOES THIS MEAN RINGING THE PSC CARD NUMBER HELPLINE THAT IT WONT BE ANSWERED AND THE TAPE MESSAGE IS A JOKE. ON HOLD FOR 11 MINUTES SO FAR
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    Posting Guidelines

    I've had my post deleted and got advised by Private message but at least if I had the post I could look at it and see where I broke the guidelines. There is a pandemic going on and people's brains are not that sharp. Very disappointed
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    Why is VRT not shown on the FORD website for new cars??

    I took a closer look and what actually happens is there is a price breakdown and then a total price, which includes VRT. There is a little arrow at the side of total price and that opens another menu. It adds in the VRT but does not show the actual calculation ie the %age used. Here is the...
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    Why is VRT not shown on the FORD website for new cars??

    I tried again with Puma and I get this, no indication of ex VRT and I get this "This is the recommended retail price for the model shown excludes; Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT), optional extras, promotions, delivery and dealer related charges. VRT is applied to both entity and options in the...
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    Why is VRT not shown on the FORD website for new cars??

    I went to the new flashy FORD IE website and took the option to build my vehicle and get a Price but when I got to SUMMARY there was a symbol like a cross and on scrolling down it said, price excludes VRT and I could not even see the amount of VRT that would be payable. Car was €28781.00. Is...
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    Upgrading double glazing windows.

    You should get at least 3 quotes, go by most expensive, expensive and affordable, then compare. The lower the u value the better so 1.4 is poor for double glazing. search on google and it is all explained
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    Compu B is not Apple??

    Yes had a look again on website and its well set up. You see name, then apple experts, then the apple logo and premium... the bit you will miss unless your sharp is reseller. I'm ok.
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    Compu B is not Apple??

    Thank you, its a pity I did not come on here sooner. That explains my little bit of hassle. They look like apple!!
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    Best way to transfer Euros to UK bank

    Look at Torfx and if you want a number or name I can pm. Its very very good. I actually get calls occasionally. Waiting just now for that pound to surge!!
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    Compu B is not Apple??

    Does anyone know what Compu B is? With a recent experience it is defenitely not apple. It appears local, ie it has shops but is it?
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    Buying a New SUV - from VW but bamboozled with the upcoming budget and new VRT rates!!

    I am considering buying a new SUV ie new 211 reg and called to a VW dealer today. My aim was to pay cash but discount was measly ie 1,000 euro on a T-ROC. However it would appear I may have jumped the gun as it was explained the budget may impact re VRT and that is where I hit a snag. How do...
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    Can you drive a second hand imported car from the UK while you are waiting for the NCT (in order to pay VRT)?

    Be wary, there is another bit that says YOU MUST register it at NCT within 7 days ie get a date for VRT payment. Here is the link https://www.revenue.ie/en/importing-vehicles-duty-free-allowances/guide-to-vrt/vehicle-registration-tax/vrt-and-registration.aspx
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    Best Reward Credit Card

    If I opt for a cashback card from AVANT I loose my Tesco rewards element as I moved from Tesco or I was moved by tesco to Avant.
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    Best Reward Credit Card

    I rang but as they are working from home the call quality is appalling but I did get signed up to a thing called advantages, I had to use a laptop rather than desktop. I did a search and the cash back rewards is a sign up ploy. I don't qualify. I had a bad time with AVANTCARD this week in that...
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    Best Reward Credit Card

    KBC have an age restriction for a CC its 66. And even though I have been with AVANTCARD for about 2 years they won't allow me to avail of cashback, when I try to sign up I am sent on a continuous loop.
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    What does a factory reset on the Horizon box do?

    A factory reset is a reset to when it left the factory, ie empty. but when you do a factory reset you should be given the option to retain user settings. Look here https://www.virginmedia.ie/customer-support/faqs-and-videos/virgin-tv/fixing/factory-reset/ . I dont use virgin but I do hear...
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