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[SirBlade]

Hi all,

I just moved to Reading, rode my motorbike from Holyhead.

Need to buy a car, sooner rather than later.

Staying in a hotel at the moment, but do need to find a one or two bed by the end of the month. Any pointers would be appreciated regarding the good bad areas around Reading, and or near Newbury.

Ps when is the next pie meeting?

:-)

Edited by SirBlade on Monday 4th October 22:18

[hewlett]

If you know about cars mechanically then Blackbushe car auctions is an option for a quick and sometime bargain motor. Plenty of people on here know about the good and bad bits of Reading, sorry I don't. Welcome to the area though, we're a friendly bunch

[Lakelord]

SirBlade said:

Staying in a hotel at the moment, but do need to find a one or two bed by the end of the month. Any pointers would be appreciated regarding the good bad areas around Reading, and or near Newbury.

Edited by SirBlade on Monday 4th October 22:18

Hello & welcome.

There are some lovely areas around Reading but as with everything, it depends on how far you're prepared to travel and your budget so if you can fill in some of the blanks, I have no doubt the SAS will come to your rescue

[Kinky]

I think Nigel might be able to help on the vehicular front

[bmw2002]

Let me know what you are after and I can have a look, or you can wander down to BCA with me and see how it works there.

[SirBlade]

sas? special air service?

bit wary of auction, can a mechanic inspect before bidding?

[Cas_P]

SirBlade said:

sas? special air service?

bit wary of auction, can a mechanic inspect before bidding?

Sunningdale and surrounding iirc

Welcome, where abouts do you want to be/need easy access to? Will you ne driving or using public transport for work?

[SirBlade]

The area that came to our attention was Caversham.

We have a little 4 yo girl and having spoken to the Caversham primary school, it turns out we've missed the first year, and its going to be pretty difficult to get her into school. This is a pretty big issue, have you guys seen or heard of anyone working around it? All the schools seem to have waiting lists....

[bmw2002]

SirBlade said:

bit wary of auction, can a mechanic inspect before bidding?

A lot depends on the car and budget, you can get some with a 1 hour(!) warranty which gives you time to check it out for what is called major mechanical faults but the majority are sold as seen.

[Fast_&_Fatuous]

I'm just over the other side of the river in Purley so not sure about the Caversham schools specifically. There are schools in the Tilehurst area which will find you space, it is also worth looking at some of the village schools in the more rural areas as they will often make room. It is always worth talking to the head teachers as they are often quite helpful where as to the local authority you are just another voice on the phone. Good luck!

[LC926]

I have all your answers
Vehicle ......Transit van
Accomodation....Caravan

Then if you choose the school you'd like to send your kids to, and proceed to park your caravan on their field (they won't charge you rent) your children will also be able to attend that school as they have to leave spaces available for people who camp on their field
Simples