And Its Smith Posted September 1, 2021 Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 6 months ago my wife’s car was scrapped. She only needs it when I am away 2 nights per month and only for a total of about 3 hours over those 48/72 hours. She managed to find a local friend of a friend who agreed that their car could be used for all times needed for £30 per month. Win/win for both parties. The problem is that this car has now conked out and is being scrapped. So my question is, is there anyone else in this situation and if so how do they work around it? There are car pool apps but their cars are £5 per hour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted September 1, 2021 Admin Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 9 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: 6 months ago my wife’s car was scrapped. She only needs it when I am away 2 nights per month and only for a total of about 3 hours over those 48/72 hours. She managed to find a local friend of a friend who agreed that their car could be used for all times needed for £30 per month. Win/win for both parties. The problem is that this car has now conked out and is being scrapped. So my question is, is there anyone else in this situation and if so how do they work around it? There are car pool apps but their cars are £5 per hour Doesn’t using a car app work out at half the price? 3 hours usage a month would be £15 v the £30 you were paying a friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted September 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 16 minutes ago, Maesknoll Red said: Doesn’t using a car app work out at half the price? 3 hours usage a month would be £15 v the £30 you were paying a friend. The 3 hours is spread across 15 min blocks and the app can only hire by the hour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted September 1, 2021 Admin Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 5 minutes ago, And Its Smith said: The 3 hours is spread across 15 min blocks and the app can only hire by the hour Might not be cheaper than what you had, but for that little usage wouldn’t taxi’s be the best option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted September 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2021 25 minutes ago, Maesknoll Red said: Might not be cheaper than what you had, but for that little usage wouldn’t taxi’s be the best option? Yeah I might end up being. Just wondered if anyone did or knew of anything cheaper. Long shot I know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted September 2, 2021 Report Share Posted September 2, 2021 Uber? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneTeamInBristol Posted September 2, 2021 Report Share Posted September 2, 2021 For such tiny usage as that owning and running a car will never be the cheapest option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bristol Rob Posted September 2, 2021 Report Share Posted September 2, 2021 1 hour ago, TomF said: Took my wife’s car for MOT couple months back and she’d done 351 miles in it since last one That included a one of trip to Swanage which was probably 180 of them! However her insurance is about £100, Tax about £100 and MOT each year £45. Not sure could find an alternative that allows her to ferry the kids around occasionally for less money! SHOES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTonyTony Posted June 29, 2022 Report Share Posted June 29, 2022 On 02/09/2021 at 18:05, TomF said: Took my wife’s car for MOT couple months back and she’d done 351 miles in it since last one That included a one of trip to Swanage which was probably 180 of them! However her insurance is about £100, Tax about £100 and MOT each year £45. Not sure could find an alternative that allows her to ferry the kids around occasionally for less money! I just inherited a car. Peugeot 107. 995 cc 20 quid to tax a year. Rides like a lawnmower but gonna give it to my son when he passes his test. He can bomb up and down the Portbury hundred as much as he likes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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