Getting a refund on your tax disc
If you are getting rid of your car and you’ve already paid your taxes on it, you can get a refund on the unused portion of the tax. However, you need to do this as soon as possible. We found this out too late and lost two months’ worth of taxes when we left our [...]
What is the purpose of having a car?
We have learned that sometimes it is a necessity to get from Point A to Point B. That is our primary purpose for having a car. Living a thrifty lifestyle means foregoing luxury and style if it is not necessary. And a car is not necessary for that purpose. After all, most cars are not [...]
Don’t be fooled by that diesel trick
When we rented a car in the UK, we were told to pick the diesel vehicle as it was great on mileage. OK. So it got pretty good mileage. But did you see the price of diesel? It was about 12p per liter more than unleaded fuel. That really adds up. We were later informed [...]
Selling off that good, reliable car
That little car has served you well. It’s been with you through thick and thin. It’s like a loyal pet or a best friend. Now you have to consider parting with it. It’s hard to say goodbye, but you need to consider your pocketbook. If you are looking to sell your car, there are several [...]
Update on parking in Haywards Heath
As mentioned previously, there are several free parking areas in Haywards Heath. We’ve discovered a couple other places that you can park for a limited time without paying. New England Road, just off Hazelgrove Road, near the Tesco Pay and Display lot has parking for one hour. Also, Sydney Road, off the Commercial Square, has [...]
UK Car Rental
If you plan to rent a car in the UK, there are several things you will need to keep in mind. We learned the hard way and had to pay over the top. Hopefully, the information here will help others avoid the same mistakes we made. First of all, the cost of renting a car [...]