Another one just like the other one

We did test drive, and check reviews, and look at options ... and then bought another car like the one we have and the one we had before that. A white VW - size small this time. The Golf is a medium really, but the new Polo (on the left) has a one-litre engine, and cannot realistically fit a teenager in the back. Teensy tiny little car.

But honestly we never drive anywhere together as a family - we mostly do city driving - a small car makes a lot of sense. We got a manual becasue we like driving them (and a ONE LITRE ENGINE ffs) and they are cheaper. It is brand new and shiny and clean and smells nice.

I have been so busy at work that my husband did the running around and test driving and negotiating and paying and he did an admirable job - there are not many cars in Canberra at the moment. When we picked it up we ran into friends at the car dealership who had also had their little car written off - they were after one like the one we bought but couldn't get a test drive because we'd nicked off with the last one :) So they came round that night and drove it the long way to the shops for takeaway, which is both an excellent test drive and dinner with friends. Winner.