Well I've done it, I've sold the car.

[paul04]

I sold my car about a month ago, it had only done 250 miles in 6 months, so thought it was time to sell it, I went to a few garages to get the best price, I paid the remaining finance off, and got a bit of money left in the bank.

Seems a bit odd because I've had a car for the last 30 years, but in the end it was pointless having it sat in the garage, I was going to buy a new bike with the money left over, but her indoors has other ideas

 

[Archie_tect]

Think of the money you'll save in insurance, parking charges, [not so much saved on petrol] and VED... can you use that as an excuse to put it to alternative transport... [how about a tandem Paul?]

 

[TissoT]

Good riddance ... wish I could get rid of mine !.... I feel like I am driving a target for the authorities to shoot at .... £££

 

[screenman]

I would hate to be without a car.

 

[paul04]

I would hate to be without a car.

I am quite lucky, as I don't need the car for work (work is only 5 miles away) I do a bit of shopping on the way home if needed. or me and her in doors have a walk over to Tesco's when needed. if circumstances change, new job or move to another branch, then maybe look for another car, but for now just enjoying the extra money I will save, and more miles out on the bike

 

[cosmicbike]

I sold mine too, last week. Replaced it with another
On the plus side, I believe I am no longer a 'tosser' (Volvo 4x4), and now firmly in the 'Blue Rinse' (Honda) brigade....

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I've just brought a car, but I've yet to sell the old one, I was car free for over 30 years and only started driving again about 18 months ago

 

[screenman]

I am not saying it is wrong, more that many things I enjoy like swimming, seeing the kids, National Trust and lots more including work will not be doable.

 

[Brightski]

I would hate to be without a car.

Me too..

 

[ScotiaLass]

I got rid of my Vauxhall Zafira late last year as we needed a bigger vehicle for planned photography ventures.
We now have the 'truck' but to be honest, I don't really use it.
It's hubbys and he pays for road tax etc and I put in fuel as and when I use it.
I did the pay the years insurance on it but I won't be doing that when it's next due for renewal.

I really don't know how I could afford to run my own car now - I now spend my money on Priscilla and cycle related clothing for me!

 

[welsh dragon]

I couldn't do without my car.

 

[screenman]

If I was about 5 stone heavier I would get free one.

 

[Dayvo]

Hoped you kept the tax disc and stuck it on your bike, just so that you show twatty drivers that, yes, of course , you pay road tax, too.

 

[vernon]

If I was about 5 stone heavier I would get free one.

What's the threshold? I'm sure that I must qualify. If I don't I'll work on it.

 

[screenman]

What's the threshold? I'm sure that I must qualify. If I don't I'll work on it.

Well I am only going on what the surgeon told me 15 years ago, at that time with my arthritis I would have to have been 18 stone.