I too am sad at the reduction of cash payments. It is a method whereby the government can track your spending, where the banks and the card issuers can charge you for buying essentials. It is control and making money for the already rich banks. It was a sad day when the government (in bed with the banks) would no longer let people have a paycheque with real money.

Plus, it puts brake on coin collecting. I am sad and angry that we are letting the government have more and more control and allow the banks to make even more money and we never saw it coming.

Bring back cash...viva la piece de monnaie...

Dealers are ....

We were advised by the local VW dealer that we needed a new Golf Clutch - it would cost 1,400 plus installation and by there way there are NONE in the country, we will have to get a special order from Singapore and we will have to advise on the shipping. It gets worse.....then the service manager told me we needed more coolant and that it requires a special tool...I told him yes like you.....As we all know you unscrew the coolant cap with the special tool - your hand....

I got the clutch from Melbourne delivered within 2 days to the bush for $495

All I can say liar, liar pants on fire....I spoke to VW Australia - who could not give a rats....

Mate - keep the old girl (Camry) alive.

Too many people live in the throw-away society. The best car is the one you already have....We as said, have a 2005 Camry, 2003 Golf and there is no thoughts of updating....I have teased the wife with the possibility of electrifying the Golf and using our own PV to charge it...fuel in the bush is just.....(not allowed to really express myself)...

Always good to reach out. I am sure when you got the news it was a little disturbing. But keep the faith - the Capable Camry is a great and faithful car.

We are in the bush and when the mechanic/auto electrician etc  said (in 2014) that our 1994 Volvo 960 Estate was unable to be fixed because it was an "exotic" car, that is the time to walk away from these "bush mechanics" and tell them what they are full of....I got the book and the old dear lasted for a few more years until we traded the "Mighty Volvo" in on my current wifes car a 2003 Golf.

You can see the moral of the story - never buy a new car. 1st off you loose 20% just driving off the lot, then you never know what diabolical "deal" the dealer has given you, then the doggy new car servicing that is done my the 12-year old who knows as much as your family dog.

Keep the Camry

Thank you.

All good comments.  I am used to good packing as I send a lot of stuff overseas. But good to get confirmation. I more concerned about sharing the contents with  AP.

I will be getting a lot of Brilliant Uncirculated 1 oz silver coins. Not normally my business, so I am just trying to dot some "i"s and cross some "t"s. My next task is to find out how to sell them....I am guessing eBay.

great comments - thanks

My 2 cents...the cheapest car to run is the one you already own. Regular and programmed maintenance will keep it running for ever. $2K (while it may be a rip off) is good for a new/reconed engine. What are your options - buy another car?? Far too expensive and you get a car not as good as the Camry. Camry are EXCELLENT. We have a 2005 Camry and it will go another 13 plus years.

The mechanic is a scare monger. Embrace the joy of the Camry.

Thanks

Hi Guys
Just new here...so Hi....

Can you clarify something for me?? I was under the impression that AuPost will not legally carry coins/rounds or the like. If one is honest and put say 2012 Proof Silver Bird Coin and the AP official sees the description, then they are not obliged to accept this??

Also if this is the case, then if you put coin on the insurance they would disallow this if it were lost??

Trying to sell a few coins on eBay and I am not putting coin on the package???

Insurance is so BAD. Took me 3 months and a call to the ombudesman for them to pay AUD44 for insurance.

Thank you