Tag Archives: Thriftymobile

Cash-for-scrap cars: don’t bother

As the proud owner of the 24-year-old Thriftymobile (above), I was naturally interested when the UK Government announced a “cash-for-scrap” car scheme Continue reading →

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Mumm-Car, The Ever Living

My family tease me horribly about my 23-year-old Thriftymobile. Comments range from “OMG, it’s still running?” to “But is it safe?” and “Wouldn’t you rather have a nice car like mine?” So here is the automobile latest: Brother’s Fancy Renault: … Continue reading →

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There’s frugal, there’s cheap and there’s cheap and rotten…

UPDATE: If you are visiting from MSN Smart Spending, welcome to Miss Thrifty! My passion for fashion knows no bounds, but neither does my craving for saving…  Bargains ahoy! I update my blog daily with all the latest frugal tips … Continue reading →

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Go Thriftymobile!

  I’m stoked that Introducing… The Thriftymobile made Editor’s Pick at the 142nd Festival of Frugality! I’m getting some great comments on that post, too – thanks, chaps. The FoF is hosted by Frugal Babe this week; by the look … Continue reading →

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  • By: Miss Thrifty
  • Comments: 3
  • Posted: September 5, 2008
  • Category: Going Out

FRIDAY BARGAINS: Tom Tom

These sat-navs are beginning to tumble in price, aren’t they? I could really do with one – unless I know my routes back-to-front, I always end up taking detours or getting lost. Mind you, on the occasions that I have … Continue reading →

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Introducing… The Thriftymobile

UPDATE: If you are visiting from MSN Smart Spending, welcome to Miss Thrifty! My passion for fashion knows no bounds, but neither does my craving for saving…  Bargains ahoy! I update my blog daily with all the latest frugal tips … Continue reading →

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  • By: Miss Thrifty
  • Comments: 2
  • Posted: August 20, 2008
  • Category: House & Garden

Get oil spots off your driveway

  My Thriftymobile is super-cheap to run: it’s a 23-year-old Mazda with just 40,000 miles on the clock, and rock-bottom insurance rates. But there are downsides: just occasionally, something goes wrong. The car started leaking oil a few weeks ago, … Continue reading →

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