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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by DaveChapelle: 6:37pm On Apr 04, 2019
Lexusgs430:
You just need to know someone that knows someone @NHC to find out the process.........
Thanks i got a number at Alagbon
Will send my finger prints to them
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by DaveChapelle: 6:39pm On Apr 04, 2019
thiagoteres:
There is a guy u can contact in alagbon.u scan ur thumbprints and stuffs.
Thank you very much, i got another number from a colleague....much appreciated
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by DaveChapelle: 6:41pm On Apr 04, 2019
Lexusgs430:
Orobo zone........ wink
big bobby and big Arsenal

Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 7:12pm On Apr 04, 2019
DaveChapelle:
big bobby and big Arsenal
I bet you also go large at Mac D....... grin
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by DaveChapelle: 7:30pm On Apr 04, 2019
Lexusgs430:
I bet you also go large at Mac D....... grin
I'm a KFC man
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 7:40pm On Apr 04, 2019
DaveChapelle:
I'm a KFC man
I bet you go large.... You love big birds indeed........
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by DaveChapelle: 8:43pm On Apr 04, 2019
Lexusgs430:
I bet you go large.... You love big birds indeed........
hot and spicy
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 8:51pm On Apr 04, 2019
DaveChapelle:
.....I'm a bit disappointed with Toyota swag, just go Lexus, why be indecisive about a toosh Toyota, all in all boring cars, without personality except for 100% reliability. Where's the fun in your car not breaking down at 11pm and you have to call roadside assist...where is their sense of adventure, in missing that appointment because your car broke down?!
grin grin
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 9:08pm On Apr 04, 2019
wonlasewonimi:
For that price, the mileage will be more than 100k.
Is there anything wrong with mileage being more than 100k? Shebi in naija we use to drive cars with 200k mileage and they would be solid?
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by DaveChapelle: 9:13pm On Apr 04, 2019
Aphrodite007:
Is there anything wrong with mileage being more than 100k? Shebi in naija we use to drive cars with 200k mileage and they would be solid?
in Nigeria, if your car breaks down, you have a roadside mechanic and you can sort it out with maybe 5k or 10k....or less. Here, if your brake pad fails, you can spend as much as £250.which is not cost effective if your car is only worth £600! Or the insurance for 1 year worth twice the value of the car. So it becomes a money pit
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 9:20pm On Apr 04, 2019
DaveChapelle:
in Nigeria, if your car breaks down, you have a roadside mechanic and you can sort it out with maybe 5k or 10k....or less. Here, if your brake pad fails, you can spend as much as £250.which is not cost effective if your car is only worth £600! Or the insurance for 1 year worth twice the value of the car. So it becomes a money pit
I understand now. So if a car has a lot of mileage, it would also have an expensive insurance premium. Nawa! All the cheap cars (under 2k5) cars that I want to buy and use to build my insurance in this country are so ugly eh! E be like say na bicycle I go buy last last cry
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by DaveChapelle: 9:21pm On Apr 04, 2019
Aphrodite007:
I understand now. So if a car has a lot of mileage, it would also have an expensive insurance premium. Nawa! All the cheap cars (under 2k5) cars that I want to buy and use to build my insurance in this country are so ugly eh! E be like say na bicycle I go buy last last cry
look for a suitable 1.6 litre engine
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by DaveChapelle: 9:28pm On Apr 04, 2019
Aphrodite007:
I understand now. So if a car has a lot of mileage, it would also have an expensive insurance premium. Nawa! All the cheap cars (under 2k5) cars that I want to buy and use to build my insurance in this country are so ugly eh! E be like say na bicycle I go buy last last cry
my old lexus, insurance was like 1,8k+, changed brake calipers 1 side....250, 4 tires....200, A/C not working....didnt bother, disposed before summer. In retrospect, i would have been better off with a VW Golf, would have saved me some money
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 10:02pm On Apr 04, 2019
Aphrodite007:
I understand now. So if a car has a lot of mileage, it would also have an expensive insurance premium. Nawa! All the cheap cars (under 2k5) cars that I want to buy and use to build my insurance in this country are so ugly eh! E be like say na bicycle I go buy last last cry
When you eventually buy the bicycle, buy a lumos helmet to swag it all up......
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 10:07pm On Apr 04, 2019
Aphrodite007:
Is there anything wrong with mileage being more than 100k? Shebi in naija we use to drive cars with 200k mileage and they would be solid?
Depends on the vehicle, 100K is not necessarily too high in my opinion..........

Depends on how old the car is, if the vehicle is just under 10 years old or hit 10, expect it to have done 100K miles (averagely 10K a year)........

Would you buy a 3 year old Mercedes E class or an Audi A6 with 100K, at a bargain price?

If you see a 10 year old car with 40K miles, it would be way more expensive, than a higher mileage equivalent..... The mileage might be true to form or clocked........

Service history, MOT history check + physical inspection, should ensure you avoid buying a lemon......
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 10:08pm On Apr 04, 2019
Lexusgs430:
When you eventually buy the bicycle, buy a lumos helmet to swag it all up......
grin
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 10:14pm On Apr 04, 2019
Aphrodite007:
grin
Lumos helmet is the bomb or Livall (BH60SE) ........ Check them out...... grin
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by DaveChapelle: 10:31pm On Apr 04, 2019
Lexusgs430:
Depends on the vehicle, 100K is not necessarily too high in my opinion..........

Depends on how old the car is, if the vehicle is just under 10 years old or hit 10, expect it to have done 100K miles (averagely 10K a year)........

Would you buy a 3 year old Mercedes E class or an Audi A6 with 100K, at a bargain price?

If you see a 10 year old car with 40K miles, it would be way more expensive, than a higher mileage equivalent..... The mileage might be true to form or clocked........

Service history, MOT history check + physical inspection, should ensure you avoid buying a lemon......
as we move into modern climes and people find themselves buying more modern fairly used cars. The excitement blinds you to the sometimes glaring flaws
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 10:49pm On Apr 04, 2019
DaveChapelle:
as we move into modern climes and people find themselves buying more modern fairly used cars. The excitement blinds you to the sometimes glaring flaws
Which is why, rather than walk in blinded with excitement......

Ask questions...... If unsure.... Ask again...... grin
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by derbylicious: 1:25pm On Apr 05, 2019
Hi

As I don’t seek luxury, I would like to know which option is better in terms of getting a car;
- via finance (paying tad bits per month with an agreed APR for 60months)
- buy upfront a self test driven one advertised online(on a budget)

Moreover, I have never used Azimo nor world remit before, if anyone has please let me know as I am skeptical about it. Is it reliable for transactions and how soon does it reflect in the account?

Cheers
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 1:27pm On Apr 05, 2019
derbylicious:
Hi

As I don’t seek luxury, I would like to know which option is better in terms of getting a car;
- via finance (paying tad bits per month with an agreed APR for 60months)
- buy upfront a self test driven one advertised online(on a budget)

Moreover, I have never used Azimo nor world remit before, if anyone has please let me know as I am skeptical about it. Is it reliable for transactions and how soon does it reflect in the account?

Cheers
Compare rates between Azimo & WR...... They are equally good.... Funds hits account within 30 minutes - 2 hours....
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 1:28pm On Apr 05, 2019
derbylicious:
Hi

As I don’t seek luxury, I would like to know which option is better in terms of getting a car;
- via finance (paying tad bits per month with an agreed APR for 60months)
- buy upfront a self test driven one advertised online(on a budget)

Moreover, I have never used Azimo nor world remit before, if anyone has please let me know as I am skeptical about it. Is it reliable for transactions and how soon does it reflect in the account?

Cheers
What is your budget for car purchase? How much do you have to drop on a cash purchase?

All car purchase options are good, it's totally dependent on the buyer + budget considerations + cost implications......

Buying new or used?... huh
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by claremont(m): 2:09pm On Apr 05, 2019
derbylicious:
Hi

As I don’t seek luxury, I would like to know which option is better in terms of getting a car;
- via finance (paying tad bits per month with an agreed APR for 60months)
- buy upfront a self test driven one advertised online(on a budget)

Moreover, I have never used Azimo nor world remit before, if anyone has please let me know as I am skeptical about it. Is it reliable for transactions and how soon does it reflect in the account?

Cheers
My first car was a cheap peugeot runaround I bought for £995 from my local dealer, it served me very well for over 4 years. I only changed it last year for a 2015 model with low mileage. Personally, I would advice that you should never use finance/loans to buy a car. Buy a good car you can afford. If you feel you are loaded and have money to throw around every month, use the money to pay off your mortgage. If you have paid off your mortgage, invest the excess money in properties for rent, trade in shares/stocks etc. I see a lot of people borrowing to buy cars when they are still living in a home they do not own.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 2:18pm On Apr 05, 2019
claremont:
My first car was a cheap peugeot runaround I bought for £995 from my local dealer, it served me very well for over 4 years. I only changed it last year for a 2015 model with low mileage. Personally, I would advice that you should never use finance/loans to buy a car. Buy a good car you can afford. If you feel you are loaded and have money to throw around every month, use the money to pay off your mortgage. If you have paid off your mortgage, invest the excess money in properties for rent, trade in shares/stocks etc. I see a lot of people borrowing to buy cars when they are still living in a home they do not own.
We only live once...........
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by DaveChapelle: 3:26pm On Apr 05, 2019
derbylicious:
Hi

As I don’t seek luxury, I would like to know which option is better in terms of getting a car;
- via finance (paying tad bits per month with an agreed APR for 60months)
- buy upfront a self test driven one advertised online(on a budget)

Moreover, I have never used Azimo nor world remit before, if anyone has please let me know as I am skeptical about it. Is it reliable for transactions and how soon does it reflect in the account?

Cheers
Azimo is very good and fast. Hits my account within 5min and rates better than etransfar. I can give you a referral code and you get £10 off if you're interested
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by DaveChapelle: 3:27pm On Apr 05, 2019
claremont:
My first car was a cheap peugeot runaround I bought for £995 from my local dealer, it served me very well for over 4 years. I only changed it last year for a 2015 model with low mileage. Personally, I would advice that you should never use finance/loans to buy a car. Buy a good car you can afford. If you feel you are loaded and have money to throw around every month, use the money to pay off your mortgage. If you have paid off your mortgage, invest the excess money in properties for rent, trade in shares/stocks etc. I see a lot of people borrowing to buy cars when they are still living in a home they do not own.
Sometimes, the thrill is in the experience of going through something which may not be financially wise, but to the person makes perfect sense.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 4:02pm On Apr 05, 2019
DaveChapelle:
Azimo is very good and fast. Hits my account within 5min and rates better than etransfar. I can give you a referral code and you get £10 off if you're interested
Worldremit too is equally fast.... I usually piggyback between them, comparing rates.........
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Bourne007(m): 6:44pm On Apr 05, 2019
smallworldfs is even better wink


Lexusgs430:
Worldremit too is equally fast.... I usually piggyback between them, comparing rates.........
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 6:46pm On Apr 05, 2019
Bourne007:
smallworldfs is even better wink
Never heard of them.........

This?.. huh

Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Bourne007(m): 9:01pm On Apr 05, 2019
Yep ... that's the one. I've been using since 2013 self

I have Azimo and Worldremit accounts but by the time I compare rates and transfer fees, I end up using smallworldfs.


Lexusgs430:
Never heard of them.........

This?.. huh
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 9:18pm On Apr 05, 2019
Bourne007:
Yep ... that's the one. I've been using since 2013 self

I have Azimo and Worldremit accounts but by the time I compare rates and transfer fees, I end up using smallworldfs.
Already registered.... Would try them next time i get £50.00 wey no get use, to push to my Alat account......... grin
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by dustydee: 10:47pm On Apr 05, 2019
Bourne007:
Yep ... that's the one. I've been using since 2013 self

I have Azimo and Worldremit accounts but by the time I compare rates and transfer fees, I end up using smallworldfs.
You probably haven't tried rhemito.com then.
Best rate I have seen anywhere just that they just recently introduced a flat fee of £2.

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