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| Member Since | 12/09/2014 |
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| Location | Perth |
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geekcohen on Mobile Mechanic for a Major Logbook Service (120k). Is It Worth Using Their Service?
geekcohen on Mobile Mechanic for a Major Logbook Service (120k). Is It Worth Using Their Service?To the contrary. I checked out a price from AutoGuru for a mobile mechanic who has done services for us before. I approached him directly…
So do you think the banks are any better?
kmwa commented on Purchasing SIM for Overseas Visitor
Coles SIM https://colesmobile.com.au You can just buy them at Coles supermarkets 22GB 28 days $10 Got one for a relative visiting from the…
kmwa commented on Used Apple Phone as a Back up for Travel
Green Gadgets. I got an iPhone SE 2020 | New Battery (Refurbished) 256GB / Red / Very Good All for $270. But if you want eSIM, you are…
kmwa commented on Transferring GBP 50,000 to Australia
I've used Wise for similar transfers. It's easy to use and I've never had any problems with it. Wise shows you the conversion rate and fees…
That's funny but some come with free malicious software on them. If they rip you off on size, why wouldn't they put spyware on them too?…
For the existing lock, squirt in some PTFE spray (WD40 do one). This will lubricate it without leaving oil on the key. This stuff is very…
I suggested sharing your super between two funds for security in 2021 https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/11217020/redir And got negged…
kmwa commented on Cupboard Edging Coming off Any Good Fixes
I've used the white iron-on material, it works quite well if you're careful. For fixing some bathroom cupboard doors, I used "U-Shape Soft…
Any heating will be expensive and ineffective. But you can still be comfortable in a weatherboard if you invest in a few cheap things.…
kmwa commented on Frequent Flyer Points / Any Other Credit Cards with a Bonus Scheme - Is It Worthwhile?
We have Coles Mastercard, $80 per annum, and do most of our shopping at Coles as we prefer their stuff. This gets us Flybuy points which we…
camelcamelcamel will give you price history, and send you alerts.
My experience is with Australia and UK currency transfers. I had problems with the transfer limit from my UK bank account to Wise. I had…
kmwa commented on Transfer Money Overseas from Australia
As a Wise user (previously with CurrencyFair), I can definitely recommend Wise for transfers in both directions. Some things you need to be…
kmwa commented on Imported Gas for Victoria
Victoria seems to have this love/hate relationship with gas. In the nineties, BHP couldn’t get approval for their offshore Minerva gas…
kmwa commented on Microsoft Office 2024 - Third Party Seller Dodgy?
I bought MS Office Professional Plus 2019 Retail Key for $17 from…
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kmwa on RAC WA Sells Its Insurance Underwriting Business to Sydney-Based Multinational IAG
kmwa on RAC WA Sells Its Insurance Underwriting Business to Sydney-Based Multinational IAGEpisode 3... So I kept on looking anyway. * AAMI quoted $1020, this included hire car and windscreen cover. Car insured for $18000. * Coles…
kmwa replied to kmwa on RAC WA Sells Its Insurance Underwriting Business to Sydney-Based Multinational IAG
kmwa on RAC WA Sells Its Insurance Underwriting Business to Sydney-Based Multinational IAGUpdate… Well, I checked out ING car insurance on Product Review - a lot of 1 star reviews and complaints about them. But only…
kmwa commented on RAC WA Sells Its Insurance Underwriting Business to Sydney-Based Multinational IAG
Thanks for the heads-up, OP. I'm in Perth, I've been with RAC WA for both of our cars for 5 years. But I haven’t heard anything about the…
kmwa commented on Buying a Used iPhone - What to Look for?
Steer away from people selling on eBay, Gumtree and Facebook Marketplace, too risky, and no guarantee. Buy from a reputable dealer like…
I used to deal with stainless steels in the offshore/subsea industry. The rule was that you could only use stainless steel tools (wire…
kmwa commented on Can You Use This SCA Washer Fluid in The Tesla Y?
A real answer... the old and new fluids may be incompatible. I had a problem once, when an auto service mechanic topped up one of our…
kmwa replied to Ooops on Comprehensive Car Insurance - Which Insurers Do You Compare with or Do You Use a Comparison Site
Ooops on Comprehensive Car Insurance - Which Insurers Do You Compare with or Do You Use a Comparison SiteOK... The original source seems to be on LinkedIn from 2015 - so it's well out of date (but still relevant!):…
kmwa replied to Ooops on Comprehensive Car Insurance - Which Insurers Do You Compare with or Do You Use a Comparison Site
Ooops on Comprehensive Car Insurance - Which Insurers Do You Compare with or Do You Use a Comparison SiteIt was from Clickbait https://www.ozbargain.com.au/user/436117 on 18/12/2024 https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/884998
kmwa commented on How Much Do I Need to Spend on a Decent Television?
Asking about this on an online forum is the wrong approach. You need to walk into a TV showroom and decide for yourself what you like, and…
kmwa commented on A Debit Card That Simply Works?
Don't bother with ANZ. They are withdrawing the debit card that we use to get money out of ATMs. "Important information about the…
Damn, I wish I'd seen this before we built. I used to travel on business in Europe (admittedly over 25 years ago!), and the shower taps in…
Experience from my last house, which had a 25-30 year old evaporative system... 1. The replacement cost for the unit looks OK. I was quoted…
kmwa commented on Someone Please Explain Age Pension
Even if you are uber-rich, and have assets which exclude you from getting a pension, it is worth applying to Centrelink. You won't get a…
kmwa commented on Perplexity Pro for £10
I've just given this AI a quick test, and found it unreliable and inefficient. Like a teenager who can't be bothered making a good job of…
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