Life without wheels.
I did not pass my driving test until I was 23. Up until that point it never bothered me that I didn’t drive. I lived a full and busy life. I went to the gym, enjoyed nights out, visited the city and had days out in the country. Life was fine. I used trams, buses, trains and I was even the proud owner of a push bike. The seven mile bike ride to work kept me in superb physical condition, although I only did it in the summer.
Once I passed my driving test, I started saving money to buy myself a car. I bought a Citroen Saxo in metallic silver. The insurance was a little expensive but I could just about afford it. Since then I have always had a car to drive and have never had to rely on public transport.
Recently however, our family car broke down. The effect it had on our family was unbelievable. We could not afford to replace the car straight away, as money was a little tight. We had to wait for my husband to receive his quarterly bonus before we could buy a new one. The children found it utterly disgraceful that they should be expected to walk one mile to their football coaching. I told them they were being ridiculous but I must admit that I hated catching the bus to work each morning. I had forgotten buses were always late and when they did arrive were absolutely jam packed.
Thankfully we have now replaced the car. We bought a Car Dealer Newcastle Ford Mondeo from a car dealer and it is the ideal family vehicle. Everything is back to normal again but it just shows how pampered and spoilt we are these days. Especially the children.
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