u/snowflake_ott2024

Hello All, unfortunately, we hit a deer yesterday . Thankfully everyone in the family is okay, though we are all a bit shaken up and feeling terribly sad for the deer.

Our car sustained some driver-side front bumper and fender damage, and we’re going through insurance (comprehensive claim) to get it fixed. Since it’s a Mazda, I want to make sure the shop handles OEM parts and sensor/radar recalibrations properly.

Has anyone had good (or bad) experiences with local collision centres for Mazda repairs? Would love to hear your suggestions or feedback before picking a shop. Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,
I have 4 family members (US residents) flying into Buffalo (BUF) soon. I'll be driving down from the Toronto side to meet them in Niagara Falls, ON.

Their plan is to get from BUF to the Rainbow Bridge, cross the border, and then rent a car once they are in Canada. They will only have light carry-on bags (no heavy checked luggage), so we are trying to figure out the easiest logistics.

A few questions for locals or frequent border crossers:

1. What’s the most cost-effective/easiest way for 4 adults to get from BUF to the US pedestrian entrance of the Rainbow Bridge?

2. Since their bags are light, is walking across the bridge the most efficient option here?

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,
I will be taking my first dose of Skyrizi next month after being on Methotrexate for the last 6 months.

My rheumatologist has advised me to continue taking Methotrexate in parallel for another 3 to 6 months during the transition. I'm curious if this overlap period is standard practice based on your experiences. For those who switched:

1. How long did you continue Methotrexate after starting Skyrizi? Did you taper off, or stop cold turkey once the Skyrizi fully kicked in?

2. What should I note or prepare for before my first Skyrizi dose? (e.g., side effects on loading doses, injection tips, or timing it around work/weekends).

Thank you !

Mostly no promotion this time for me ( like many years now), any hope this time for some bump $⬆️?

Hey everyone, looking for some advice on my 2021 MazdaCX9 GT (CPO). I’m currently at 85k KM.

Last year (at 70k KM), the dealer replaced my front pads for $850 CAD. At that time, they mentioned my rear pads were at 3–4mm. Now that I’m in for service at 85k KM, they are recommending two things:

1. Spark Plug Replacement ($500 CAD): Is this actually necessary at 85k KM? The car drives fine, but I want to keep the CPO warranty happy.
2. Rear Brake Pads ($750 CAD): I haven't noticed any squealing or braking issues yet, but I assume they're low based on last year's report.

The catch: I’m not a DIY person, but $1,250 + tax feels steep.

• Does the Spark Plug interval sound right for this mileage?
• Are there better alternatives for pricing in Canada (chains vs. local indy shops)?
• If I can only afford one right now, which is the priority?

TIA

Many are likely in similar situations, especially those in the delivery lead career path. If you’re being realigned from an industry practice to digital core , how will this truly impact your career growth? I’m concerned we need to restart our growth discussions, as leadership is changing and the group you’ll be compared to will also be different.

Just came off a leadership call in Canada, and it feels like there’s still a lot of uncertainty. It seems we’re going to lose another or two PA cycles, which is already a problem from the last two to three years.

Ps - I understand the June cycle is still aligned with old structure.

Hi everyone,

I have an LIC policy reaching maturity soon, and the agent has asked for the original policy documents along with KYC for the NEFT transfer. I’m looking for some advice from anyone who has been in a similar situation regarding OCI/NRI status.

The Situation:

• Status: I am now an OCI holder.

• KYC Gap: My PAN is still registered as "Resident" status, and I haven't updated it to OCI yet. I still have my Aadhaar as well.

• Amount: The maturity amount is less than ₹5 Lakhs.

Question:

Has anyone successfully processed their maturity claim using their existing Resident PAN and Aadhaar while being an OCI?

I’m trying to decide if I should:

1. Go ahead and submit the current Resident KYC to get the NEFT done (given the amount is < 5L).

2. Or, stop and update my PAN to OCI status and inform the bank/LIC of the status change before submitting the claim.

Note - I am in process of converting my resident savings account to NRO and held up due to my DMAT account having some dormant stocks.

I’m concerned about potential compliance issues or the bank flagging the transfer if the status isn't aligned, but I'd also like to avoid a long paper trail if it’s generally a non-issue for smaller amounts.

Would appreciate any insights or personal experiences! Thanks in advance.