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Discussion Thread 🧵 Wednesday 29 October 2025 (aussie.zone)

submitted 2 months ago by melbaboutown@aussie.zone to c/melbourne@aussie.zone

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[–] SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 6 points 2 months ago (5 children)

"Panel needs replacing on a car? Going through insurance will run it at $2200. Skipping all the paperwork going straight through me will be $1100. However, if you want it done on the weekend, cash in hand, let's make it $800."

[–] SaneMartigan@aussie.zone 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Still got the big red boat? It was a fun looking car.

[–] SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Nah, had to move that car on a year ago. It was beautiful, fun and entirely impractical. I've now got a little zippy hatch. Compromised on the convertible by getting a sunroof, lol.

[–] SaneMartigan@aussie.zone 2 points 2 months ago

I used to borrow a housemates convertible. It was fun, I'm glad I drove one, I don't want one.

[–] imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I need to find that guy! Trying to get a replacement door for mine and they all want to go through insurance and charge bajillions.

[–] SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 1 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I'm sure I can pass on the deets if you're around the Moorabbin Airport area!

[–] imoldgreeeg@aussie.zone 2 points 2 months ago

Afraid not but thanks

[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 2 points 2 months ago

HELLO FRIEND YES I WOULD LIKE DEETS

hubs hit the pillar on the way out of the driveway and our nose needs some de-bumping

[–] Nath@aussie.zone 3 points 2 months ago

Cash economy is strong. I'm moderately sure my first few employers were paying me cash but not paying taxes/super etc. I was a clueless teenager getting cash envelopes and didn't know better. I'm probably owed a couple hundred dollars in super from each of them.

[–] LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 2 points 2 months ago

I would love for this to happen honestly. I was quoted 2.5k to replace a panel a few years ago. Haven't done it because the car is probably worth 5k and it's still functioning okay ish.

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Sounds like medical care pricing in America.

[–] SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 2 points 2 months ago

It just made me go "and we wonder why insurance costs so much these days!"