Just received the insurance payout on the crashed car.
@kdfrawg I'm well pleased. It's a really neat & tidy late 2012 Mazda2, just over 5 years old.
@matigo Yeah. I had to get in quick, the price was too good. They'd reduced it by $500 to sell it. The reason it hadn't sold before was lack of automatic transmission. I prefer manuals anyway.
Visited used car dealer. Checked out desired vehicle, took it for a test drive. It's been on the lot for at least 2 months & the main reason it hasn't sold (until now) is that it has a manual transmission, not an automatic.
It has cruise control & stereo system buttons on the steering wheel. I have paid a deposit, got a bank cheque for the balance & should have the car by tomorrow. It will be registered until April & I've paid for 12 months of insurance.
I have a sneaking suspicion that I've not eaten in over 24 hours. Just not sure, though. Definitely had dinner on Monday night. It's now 1:28 am on Wednesday.
@jws It has converted the PSTN phone line over to VoIP. And used what's known as the NBN (National Broadband* Network) FTTN connection to do so.
*aka Fraudband.
@matigo Nope. A local dealer has a very neat looking 2012 Mazda2. Price is right.
Car confirmed uneconomical to repair. Payment has been made via EFT to my bank, funds available within 3 working days. I’m going car hunting tomorrow.
Noticed my mother has had the National Broadband Network connected, not for internet but just telephony.