tony sayer wrote:
In article , ARWadsworth
adamwadsworth@blue yonder.co.uk scribeth thus
wrote:
On Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:23:34 -0000, "ARWadsworth"
wrote:

Now my Mum, my girlfriend and my brother want me to ask for money
for the car as I have recently paid for repairs. It was a pair of
shock absorbers at £150 (and brings the total I have spent on
repairs in 5 years to about £230)

shrug
That's just part of the total cost of ownership. Would they expect
you to ask for the petrol you've put in over the years, too?

You've done your bit, and if the grandkid now can't afford to take
it on, you're free to flog or scrap it if no-one else in the family
wants it.

I'm keeping it. The Polo I looked at buying was a write off repaired
car (the seller did not mention that even when I asked him).

And the old car has never failed an MOT. I was just wanting
something with aircon and possibly better MPG and cheaper insurance.
The car is virtually rust free (a small blob on the bonnet and the
back wheel arch) and runs very well. It's only done 60K.

BTW my Dad (it was his Dad's car) argreed with me. It should be
given away for free with good grace and I should follow Grandad's
intentions even if the instuctions were not that clear.

I have decided that when I do get rid of it to just smash it into a
wall before selling it to a scrapyard.

BTW what make and model is the said motah?...

A 1.6 Honda Civic LS (hatchback)

Looks like this

http://s428.photobucket.com/albums/q...rent=honda.jpg

but mine has a dent in the back where a 200 year old oak tree grew behind
the car and the girlfriend failed to see it when reversing. Still worth £300
with 12 months test.

And to think my Grandad nearly bought a Ford Orion. If he had I would now be
able to put the Orion rust pile in with his ashes.


--
Adam

* Sometimes I like to lay in my neighbours garden and pretend to be a
carrot *