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Car Tax.

I taxed my car for 12 months last week, then today I bought a new one! What happens to the tax I’ve just paid for? I forgot to ask the dealer. Thanks....

yesterday

Curtain Alterations

How much should I expect to pay to have shop bought 90" x 90" plain straight curtains made into pinch pleats that fan into 3 parts. I want each curtain to measure approx 36" x 2 at header (top of...

smurfchops

Bosch Varioperfect Washing Machine

I have noticed that when I put fabric conditioner in the compartment before the wash it goes straight through into the machine and the compartment becomes empty before the wash. Surely this should go...

bainbrig

Cooks: Knife Sharpening

Asking about knives and sharpeners, and Melv recommended a Robert Welch Santoku 14cm knife, which seems to meet all the criteria. I'm a bit puzzled because on the Robert Welch site they recommend you...

ferlew

Outside The School Gates At Pick Up Time Yesterday. (Rant)

My son had just picked up my grandson, and was walking him up the road to the car. In front of him a woman in a burkha got into a 4x4, shut the door and he saw the reverse lights come on. She was...

Jordyboy9

Pensioners Bus Passes Scotland

I have just read that the SNP are thinking of reviewing bus passes for scottish pensioners,my opinion would be this is an area that should be left alone, otherwise the next election total wipeout for...

emmie

Does It Pay To Complain

i have in no uncertain terms complained to G Tech, about my upright vacuum cleaner, maybe they will take this one back and find something that works. I am disgruntled i have to complain, but the truth...

spathiphyllum

Why Are Learners Allowed On The Motorway?

Why are learners going to be allowed on the motorway from the 4th of June? Are A roads such as the A1 not suitable enough? They demonstrate lane ownership and how to come on and off the road. Bit...

RobNorth

Television Etiquette

Do you turn off the TV when visitors call? We've always switched off immediately when someone visits, family members included. It seems to me that this used to be the norm, but appears to be less so,...

spathiphyllum

Why Has Mcdonalds Stopped Selling Hot Mochas?

Why on earth has the mocha been taken away from the Mcdonalds hot drink menu? Was it not as popular as one assumed? Mochas are adult hot chocolates. The perfect winter beverage when you want a coffee...

Jackdaw33

What Is The Most Useless Gadget You Have Ever Bought?

40 years ago I bought a Breville toasted sandwich maker. What a waste of time, space and money. Used it three times then it got binned.

derekpara

Intermittent Breaks In Internet Connection.

I frequently get short breaks in my internet connection flagged up by the usual warning ' Cannot connect to Server' or similar. I've tried a few of the remedies recommended on YouTube and by Chris on...

wendilla

Thinking Of Changing My Cheese

For years I have always bought cathedral city cheese but lately it don't seem to have the flavour it used to have . Either that or my taste buds have gone but they havnt gone on choc lol .Does anyone...

gordiescotland1

Discount For Diners Not Using Their Mobile- What Do People Think Of This

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-east-wales-43181353 Personally I think it is a great idea, there is nothing more annoying than someone sitting a table speaking in a loud voice, or a date...

betterheather

Any Suggestions For Organic Baby Formula?

Hi there, I'm actually looking for some advice on healthy and organic baby formula as I want to prepared once I go back to work. Every hint is appreciated! Thank you...

foxyferret

Tomatoes

I am looking for a change this year to my usual Moneymaker seed. Can anyone recommend seeds that will produce a nice, sweet, medium size tomato which is also resistant to disease. Thank you.

jennyjoan

Pickled Beetroot

Don't buy it very often but when I do - I find the beets are like "the ends" of the beetroots - not nice. Anybody tell me good pickled beetroot. Also while I am on the subject - is beetroot juice...

kloofnek

Light On Laptop Charger

I have just come to use my Asus EeeBook x205TA after being away for a month,on plugging in the charger to the mains,found to my surprise,the little light on the mains plug is red .it was always...

sandmaster

Whirlpool Bath

I am having my bathroom completely refurbished this year. I have wanted a whirlpool bath for a very long time but I have read so many critical reviews. What do users of Answerbank think of them?