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    Safety concerns trigger recall of 18,840 Ford Mustangs in Australia

    I don't believe that is the case. They need to make sure which cars are actually at fault or have a maybe faulty part etc. Parts for cars are now made all over the world. I recently saw on a FORD Ranger engine bay, parts were made in Romania plus many other european countries. So Ford...
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    Is your car on this list? Urgent recall alert for Toyota, Land Rover, Jeep, Genesis, Ford Ranger and Everest owners!

    ISN'T IT BETTER THAN NOT BEING TOLD THAT YOUR CAR MAY HAVE A PROBLEM, REMEMBER BACK IN THE 60S+ THAT CARS ONLY HAD 6 MONTHS WARRANTY & 12 MONTHS IF YOU WERE LUCKY.. THE PARTS THAT WERE FAULTY WERE USUALLY MADE BY ANOTHER MANUFACTURER .. MANY OF THESE RECALLS ARE JUST CHECKING THAT A COMPONENT...
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    Huge changes coming: 'Buy Now, Pay Later' schemes will now be treated like credit cards!

    I do use the 4 payment system with no charges like Paypal or Afterpay and they do send You reminders 4 days before the money is needed. You can also go into their website and pay at any other time before the due date. If You miss a payment the charges are High but if You pay on or before...
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    Millions could receive up to $500 off their energy bills - find out if you're eligible!

    We also have 10KwH [20 panels] which helps a lot in the summer etc months but WINTER with temperatures around -1 to 8 C degrees after the time the Sun has set, the cost does go Upwards. we use ducted air conditioning in our 5 bedroom home, although normally only one bedroom is being...
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    Discover the secret of shopping at Costco in Australia without a $60 membership!

    The nearest COSTCO is over 2 hours away , so I haven't joined up or been to a store as yet. The saving in Fuel sounds excellent. Maybe if they open a store closer , I would go there.
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    Huge $48 million Bunnings mega-store set to unveil in Australia

    No I won't be travelling over 330klms to get to that HUGE Bunnings. I just travel around 70-80klms to My closest Bunnings every few months. I buy most things on line as they are so much cheaper. Bunnings are NOT the cheapest but they usually will have every item You need for a DIY job. Even...
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    Discover the Thrifty Trend: Why Savvy Shoppers Are Ditching Big-Name Brands for Supermarket-Owned Labels

    Years ago, Home brand products were way inferior to the top brands but this isn't the case any longer with Woolworths or Coles. Now they are still cheaper , but they are normally good quality. and many taste the same as the Big Brands. Only problem I have found is when they start selling some...
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    Mitsubishi issues recall for over 7000 Aussie cars because of a dangerous missing detail

    STICKER WITH A WARNING ABOUT SWALLOWING SMALL BATTERY CELLS - BIG DEAL - Just send them out to the owners.... or let them call into their Mitsubishi dealer to obtain these small stickers....
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    Battle of the Generations: Is Smartphone Dominance Excluding Our Seniors?

    As a 74 year old Male who can do many things, My Smartphone [ANDROID] is beyond Me and anyone else who looks at it. It is only a few months old, as I lost My other phone, also only a few months old, and bought a more expensive model [same brand] and then received My old phone back. I am now...
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    Thinking Of Buying An Electric Vehicle For Your Next Car? Here’s The Market Outlook And What To Consider

    I have read where there are little oddities with the MG like the external mirrors don't have enough movement for some people so they need to move their head a lot to actually see in mirrors, they can leak , plus other little things as their quality control isn't geat. Best to buy Japanese if...
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    What's your favourite song?

    the Carpenters - Roy Orbison - the beach Boys.. all greats Lee 68autobug
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    What's your favourite song?

    Most songs from Cliff Richard - especially His early ones with backing group the Shadows with hank Marvin, also the Shadows instrumental hits are also great - the best of Hank Marvin- Lee 68autobug
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    Thinking Of Buying An Electric Vehicle For Your Next Car? Here’s The Market Outlook And What To Consider

    Thanks for that, If I was buying a hybrid or EV I would be looking at the MGs... as they are the cheapest.
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