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What are Skimpflation, Shrinkflation & Cheapflation? Plus our winter warning tale of the importance of breakdown cover
Season 1, Ep. 6
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We see it everywhere this time of year, Skimpflation, Shrinkflation, and Cheapflation - but what do they really mean to consumers? And how can you navigate them for the big Christmas shop. Plus we talk about the importance of good breakdown cover, and a real life example of what a breakdown might cost you without it.
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