buy a car or not bother dillemma

Marcusp

Since I retired I hardly use my car because I get free bus travel, I only did 2000 miles in the past year.

Also it needs work done to it as it is rusting away, 4 new tires, new brake pads and shoes and is basically ready for the scrap heap.

Plus it has some dents and looks terrible. I have had my car for 10 years.

My dillemma is, do I spend money on a new (to me) car, I have £3000 set aside for one, or do I spend this £3000 on taxis when I cannot get the bus.

I use my car now mostly when I go for my weekly shopping, just because it is easier than getting the bus.

I have had a car for 42 years and cannot imagine what life for me would be like without one.

So what should I do?

I have until September before I have to decide.

Marcus

LandyAndy

Why not get rid of it now and see how things go for a few months?

You'll still have the money and can buy again if it proves too inconvenient to be without.

Mankysteve

Well you'd have more than three grand to spend of taxis and such as you've got fuel for the car, insurance.

But if you keep the car 4 new tyres and brake pads are not major work and if your only using it occasional it i wouldn't care about it looking a bit of state as long its safe.

Personal i would either get rid of the car all together or keep the current and repair. Is the car on drive/garage or on street?

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I left my car off the road after the DVLA medical centre had my licence for 5 months. I've been car free for 5 years now, but bear in mind you'll lose your no claims if you go for more than two years without insurance.......