Money Saving Thread

[Cherie]

...I simply need my wheel alignment checked and adjusted at the moment, but there will be other pieces of work in the near future on various parts of the car....

I don't know if you have a National Tyre centre near you? but I got my tracking done half price by their Edinburgh place a couple of weeks ago for 1/2 price - only £14.50. Did a good job and sorted my 'squint' steering wheel in the process. Good guys in my one but I guess could be hit and miss depending on branch.

Voucher for 1/2 price tracking:
http://www.national.co.uk/special-offers-wheel-alignment.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[yippeekiay]

National Tyres are very hit and miss for tracking. All depends who the person is that's doing the job on THAT day. Been good in the past but the last time they did it mine was no better than before I went in, (I think they just banged a few spanners and took my money!!...luckily only £14.50 that time) as only a couple of weeks ago I asked for it to be done again and the lad who had actually done it before said he couldn't do it this time as I had coilovers.....mmmm....really????....I then asked him why he charged me last time as the coilovers were on that time!!!!

Went elsewhere and got a computerised one done instead (as opposed to laser lined) and they did a cracking job. Although it seems not many can get the steering wheel EXACTLY straight no matter how good their equipment

 

[lrrhood]

From Wed 1 Aug, register on the National Trust website, then print the voucher for free entry for up to two children per full-paying adult.

got this in the latest 'martin's money saving, took advantage of free weekend a couple of months ago and had a great day out.

hope someone finds it usefull, plus a great excuse to take the puma for a spin!! :wink:

 

[Dannyeff]

sky deals -


6 months free broadband with line rental when you sign up
if you have movies you get free cinema tickets online via sky.com/mysky

free hd with 2 miltirooms

take your line rental over theres usually deals aswell

buy 12 months mr for 119.50
i think.

 

[Dal]

I know it's a bit specalist, but if you need 2D AutoCAD there is another package that Dassault Systemes distribute for free (the creators of Solidworks) called Draftsight. I've been using it now and it's indistinguishable from AutoCAD in virtually every respect. Even the keyboard shortcuts work.

http://www.3ds.com/products/draftsight/overview/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Download, install, register (all free) and away you go.

 

[yippeekiay]

:thumbs:

 

[Bentleya]

And there's a Mac version :-D, will be given this ago as AutoCAD for Mac is glitchy and still dosent have express tools.

 

[hotrodspike]

Downloaded it about 2 years ago, it's pretty good, but I couldn't get the SNAP to disengage, kept going to the nearest whole number what ever I set it to.

 

[FireFly90]

This is not exactly money saving but some useful and brilliantly simple ideas

http://twistedsifter.com/2013/01/50-life-hacks-to-simplify-your-world/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[catlover66]

cancel renewal subscriptions to dating sites , money saved , go out somewhere nice meet real people
( Mama said you cant hurry love) Enjoy the real world

 

[Cherie]

How about you save some money, and do us all a favour at the same time, and cancel your internet subscription?

 

[catlover66]

:shock: :'( :-(

am I forever outcast ,,,

sorry folks was only trying to join in and have a little fun ,,, :-(

best I go sit in the corner for awhile I guess :idea:

 

[red]

5p off a litre on any fuel at Shell
https://www.bespokeoffers.co.uk/consumer/offers/save-5p-per-litre-off-any-fuel-at-shell--d4096" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[YOG]

Shell have been running a 10p off per litre of V-Power Nitro+, petrol or diesel, when you buy a minimum of £40.
I only found out about this late last night from hukd. Got the last 2 vouchers from my local garage (Burgess Hill) this afternoon, but the one at Haywards Heath had plenty of stock (The guy that distributes them is back to work there on Sunday). They only seem to be giving them away at Shell garages where they have attendant service (they normally distribute the vouchers).

Shell V-Power-Nitro+ Voucher

• YOG
• May 10, 2013

Offer is from 3rd May to 2nd June!! (Obviously not had much promotion!!).
I don't think the garages will be getting any more vouchers once they run out, but I may be wrong.
Probably worth phoning your local garage to check they still have vouchers first.

 

[Dal]

Asda currently doing their semi syth 5w30 for £12 for 5L.

k:

 

[red]

That must be like half price?

 

[Dal]

Normally £16 apparently.

 

[yippeekiay]

I was just about to say, I paid £14 for the last 5L from Asda, still got most of it as I don't have the Puma to top up :lol:

 

[Dal]

Oil and filter change at National Tyres & Autocare with 20% off code, prices from £28.80 using code = £23.04, there is also an optional charge of £1.70 for oil disposal.

They are using in my car (will be different for others depending on model)
Castrol Magnatec 5W30 Full Synthetic (my car takes about 4.5 Ltrs and a 5 Ltr bottle of this oil is worth £25).
OEM Filter (worth about £5-£7)

Code is: GPLUS1OF

Note: Due to the increased complexity involved with the removal of under-trays in certain vehicles, it may be necessary to make a small additional charge of between £6 to £12 for their removal. If necessary, this will be discussed and agreed with you in advance of your oil and filter change being carried out.

This deal has been posted on here before over 16 months ago and is now expired, that's why i have re-posted it, also the prices are different now. Mods delete this post and un-expire the old one if needed.

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/filter-change-national-tyres-autocare-from-28-80-20-off-code-23-04-1620613" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

https://www.national.co.uk/oil-vehicle-search.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Works out at £29.06 for a 1.7 with Castrol Magnatec 5W30 Full Synthetic (includes oil filter).

 

[yippeekiay]

£34.20 for the RX it says. I remember not long back at all when a lot of places were doing it for a tenner.

Wonder if they'll let me supply my own oil :lol: