Winter Driving

Thrifty Outings

Winter Driving: Get Your Car Ready in Seven Steps

When I lived in London and then Arizona, it never occurred to me that I should prepare my car for winter. Then I moved to North Yorkshire and quickly found that here, winter driving can be a hazardous and expensive … Get the lowdown >>

Miss Thrifty0 December 3, 2012

Personal Finance

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 Get the lowdown >>

Miss Thrifty5 May 9, 2009

Personal Finance

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: … Get the lowdown >>

Miss Thrifty0 December 10, 2008

Personal Finance

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 … Get the lowdown >>

Miss Thrifty8 September 12, 2008

Personal Finance

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 … Get the lowdown >>

Miss Thrifty1 September 9, 2008

Thrifty Outings

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 … Get the lowdown >>

Miss Thrifty3 September 5, 2008

Personal Finance

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 … Get the lowdown >>

Miss Thrifty36 September 1, 2008

Thrifty Home

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, … Get the lowdown >>

Miss Thrifty2 August 20, 2008