Forget that I ever existed

ushjr

Forget that I ever existed

TimSynths

Taxis.     .

Mickey666

Ditch the car altogether, minicab for the weekly shop, hire a car for the infrequent longer journey?
I've known a few people ditch their car altogether.  All lived in London and never used their cars during the week and hired one for the weekend/holidays if required.  One joined local 'car club' for a monthly cost and could then book a car as required.  Sounded good in theory but weekends apparently got booked up far ahead, although during the weeks it worked well - except they didn't often want a car during the week, so they gave it up.  Might be worth investigating though.  They've recently bought an EV but the others have stuck it out - one of them for the past 20 years or so.

victor2

ushjr said:

TimSynths said:

Taxis.     .

You mean get a taxi everywhere I drive?
Yes, because you said "I don't do many miles. I drive weekly to the supermarket which is less than a mile away and the odd longer journey every 2-3 months."

ushjr said:

TimSynths said:

Taxis.     .

That would be expensive, plus I would never get a taxi to pick me up from home because the taxi driver would know I'm out.

Erm, that doesn't make sense!

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TimSynths

ushjr said:

TimSynths said:

Taxis.     .

 I would never get a taxi to pick me up from home because the taxi driver would know I'm out.

I have no words.

williamgriffin

ushjr said:

Mickey666 said:

Ditch the car altogether, minicab for the weekly shop, hire a car for the infrequent longer journey?
I've known a few people ditch their car altogether.  All lived in London and never used their cars during the week and hired one for the weekend/holidays if required.  One joined local 'car club' for a monthly cost and could then book a car as required.  Sounded good in theory but weekends apparently got booked up far ahead, although during the weeks it worked well - except they didn't often want a car during the week, so they gave it up.  Might be worth investigating though.  They've recently bought an EV but the others have stuck it out - one of them for the past 20 years or so.

Don't think I could live without a car. I've had one since I was 17 and have 23 years no claims bonus which would be wiped out if I go 2 years without a car. 

So buy a new one or put the current one through the mot.

Mickey666

ushjr said:

Mickey666 said:

Ditch the car altogether, minicab for the weekly shop, hire a car for the infrequent longer journey?
I've known a few people ditch their car altogether.  All lived in London and never used their cars during the week and hired one for the weekend/holidays if required.  One joined local 'car club' for a monthly cost and could then book a car as required.  Sounded good in theory but weekends apparently got booked up far ahead, although during the weeks it worked well - except they didn't often want a car during the week, so they gave it up.  Might be worth investigating though.  They've recently bought an EV but the others have stuck it out - one of them for the past 20 years or so.

Don't think I could live without a car. I've had one since I was 17 and have 23 years no claims bonus which would be wiped out if I go 2 years without a car. 

Fair enough.  You asked for options, I offered one.  If you can't live without a car then you already know your options.

Grumpy_chap

What is it that is going to need doing for the MOT?
What will that cost?
Can you get any of the work done cheaper by your own maintenance, or planned ahead of the MOT?

If it is simply consumables that need doing, but a lot of items coincided, then it is probably worth doing.  If it is welding or something more serious, more consideration is required.

Sometimes it is "better-the-devil-you-know".  We have a 1997 Fiesta and everything done to that car is more than the car is worth, but we know the true value (not cost) of the car and the fact it is faultlessly reliable and simple, so for us the work is worth it.

princeofpounds

Your situation is exactly what millennials use the likes of Uber and Zipcar for.

One year of road tax, MOT and insurance can pay for quite a few one mile Ubers

Flight3287462

So how much does your car cost you a year (all costs).  Once you know that you can start making decisions.

How much are the repairs to pass the MOT?  That will also help with your decision.

dipsomaniac

What car? What's wrong? What's it cost to mot?