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TheyCallMeTurnip t1_je3zxue wrote

Reply to LPT: tips for first time car buyer to avoid being taken advantage of? by Littlemonster93

Never pay the price they have, always haggle for less. The most important rule is to always have a mechanic, who is not connect to the person or company so a full vehicle inspection. If they find anything, require the person or company to either fix it or subtract the repair cost from the price. Show them the estimate for repair. This has saved me thousands of dollars

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keepthetips t1_je3zk2z wrote

Reply to LPT: A lot of people don’t know this but if you have a Costco membership, they offer car insurance that has unbeatable prices. by ninaunst

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dennirawr t1_je3zh3f wrote

Reply to LPT: tips for first time car buyer to avoid being taken advantage of? by Littlemonster93

Once you have found a car you like, (1) check that the person who sells it actually owns it, (2) check that no bank or loan company is listed ad having the car as security for a loan (online services exist for that, at least in AU), (3) check that it has not been registered as an insurance write-off in the past (also, online services for buying used cars often offer this check), (4) write a contract or use a standard form contract to ensure you have a document showing the date, odometer reading, names of parties, moneys paid... get signatures, (5) Importantly, ALWAYS get your own mechanical check done by an independent mechanic that you choose. Even if a car is sold with a safety certificate, you were not the customer of the mechanic who provided it and will have no recourse if anything goes wrong. Getting your own check will ensure that you are the person who pays for the service and who the mechanic has an obligation to. Again, here in AU, Auto Clubs offer mechanical checks for competitive prices. Don't be afraid to pay $150-250 for a mechanical check - it could save you thousands.

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Purple_burglar_alarm t1_je3z8wh wrote

Reply to LPT: tips for first time car buyer to avoid being taken advantage of? by Littlemonster93

I'm sure people will reply with much better advice but I would advise doing your research on any car you're interested in buying. See how many of said car are available and see what the average price is for the milage on the cars, that will give you an idea of a fair price. Be very wary of a used car that doesn't have a log book to show it's service history and always be prepared to walk away if you're not getting the deal you want.

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IncomprehensibleGoat t1_je3z26b wrote

Reply to LPT Request: How do I stop my thought carousel? by travelcasket

You can oberve your thoughts coming up? That means they are something happening to you, like hearing a sound or smelling a smell. Its important to remember that though we may not be able to affect what appears in our experience, we can affect how we respond to it.

If you imagine a field of grass to be your brain, your mental pathways, the more you've gone around this carousel, the more a well worn path appears in the grass, and you default to walking it. Unfortunately, the path that is worn in at the moment is there due to various factors inside and outside of your control.

Important: Be aware there are good online professional services that can assist with therapy these days - I recommend exploring them, especially if your mind goes to very dark places. You don't need to face this alone.

However, you can develop the ability to choose if you wish to engage with the thoughts that come up. This is hard, as its like choosing to walk through the grass, not on the well worn path. You will be pushing against your own habits and neurology. This is not easy, but it is worthwhile. However, with repeated regular practice, you can form a well worn path of your choosing, with more positive effects. Its not a magic bullet though, and even with experience, you'll find yourself being dragged along by thoughts sometimes, but it gets easier to haul yourself out of them.

As an example of how, there are different 'mindfulness' type meditation practices, where you 'practice' the process of observing the thoughts and letting them go. Its hard to start with, and you'll find yourself getting caught up still. But gradually you can define your own mental pathway, and more easily switch off of the negative one. Check out vippassana meditation if you need a starting point for searching, but there are many different types.

Good luck, and do also seek professional assistance (online if you need to) - having another person to bounce these things off of is super helpful.

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crateredtothemasses t1_je3z0kz wrote

Reply to LPT Request: How do I stop my thought carousel? by travelcasket

i suffer from the same thing.. sometimes i try to focus on my breathing, the feeling of the spot over my top lip(coming out my nose) and every time my thoughts come up I try to let them go and focus on that spot,and the breath going over it.

I've heard about trying to keep your eyes open just a sliver, i gotta Remeber to try that..

best wishes friend

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