Morning, all.
Well, the car is back, the back brakes are 100% again (I had no idea they were a bit knackered) and I will probably need to replace a tyre next year.
It was expensive, of course - what isn't nowadays, but everything is fine, she's shiny and clean, the very noisy windscreen wipers have been replaced and the handbrake has been mended. I have mentioned to them about starting a conversation about replacing her at some point and they are informing their sales team. For now, though, she's back, everything is working properly and I feel confident to drive her.
Now I have to think - do I want a hybrid or an electric. Having solar panels slightly complicated the decision, I think, but I don't have a high milage really so - ponder, ponder . . .
Do you have either? What are your experiences? Info and opinions, please.
Yesterday, I managed a few things. Two loads of washing, drying, ironing and even putting away afterwards, a clean and tidy kitchen, not that it stays that way for long, and I'm back on the exercise wagon after being remarkably idle for a few weeks. It suddenly struck me that on Thursday next week (eeek) I have Personal Training to make up for the one I missed at the end of July and I really don't want to end up a soggy, wet heap!
I also make good inroads into the crochet. I'll show you when it's finished.
Today, I have a friend coming over for lunch and before then I want to do a bit of tidying, etc. I'm also making some seeded crackers for Beth and Alex and will be taking them over, plus some runner beans and some tomatoes, when my friend had gone. So a busier day but not too busy that I can't do a Lindsey circuits video.
Better get started early. Enjoy your Tuesday, everyone. See you again tomorrow. xx
Electric - I swapped 18 months ago and have never looked back. Easy to drive, powerful, better for the planet and so cheap to run. Especially with solar panels. I have an EV tariff with my electricity supplier and it costs me about £3.50 to charge my car overnight for 200 miles (and I can also run the dishwasher and washing machine at a cheap rate, incidentally). I’m a longtime lurker who enjoys reading your diary, and so I know that most of your driving is close to home. New electric cars will generally do 250 miles on a full battery so you probably wouldn’t need to use public chargers. You will need to get a home charger fitted though.
ReplyDeleteAs you can guess, I’m a bit of about evangelist about electric cars! They really are the way forward.
Can I just take the opportunity to say how much I enjoy reading your diary. I live in a different part of the county to you, but I’m very familiar with the places that you go to and it’s always a pleasure to read about your daily life. Athene
Hi, Athene, thank you so much for commenting and for the nice words about my rambly old blog posts!! I'm so glad you did, your comments are very helpful.
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I'm team hybrid ! I didn't feel the infrastructure for electric was quite there and the higher costs of the car . For me hybrid has been great and my fuel economy is great , the small journeys are done using the 'electric' part and for when I do longer runs the cars'fuel consumption is not reliant on plotting stop off points to recharge! It seemed a good middle ground decision Jane x
ReplyDeleteHi, Jane. Interesting comment about the infrastructure, thanks. xx
DeleteWe have a hybrid it is excellent (Toyota). It is a joy to drive, very economic and suits us perfectly. We are a retired couple, travel a reasonable amount in a year. The farthest journey is to Norfolk from East Sussex about 4 times a year the rest is all round East and West Sussex. We thoroughly recommend a hybrid. Regards Sue H
ReplyDeleteShorter journeys really are the key, aren't they, both for hybrids and electrics. xx
DeleteGreat news about the car, we always worry that ours might fail, although it hasn't yet. No experience of EVs, sorry. Sooze x
ReplyDeleteYes, it was a great relief. They can be such an expense! xx
DeleteI am firmly in the petrol camp, and will remain so while there is no way of recycling or safely disposing of the batteries that electric and hybrid cars need. I also like to hear my engine. Alan initially wanted to get an electric car but after lots of research and watching as they developed over the years he has changed his mind completely and says he 'might' go down the hybrid route in the future.
ReplyDeleteIt's good that your garage is going to keep a look out for a potential next car for you.
Yes, it is - One reason for tending towards a Peugeot again is that they do a good service, despite the occasional goof-up. xx
DeleteOur oldest son has solar panels on his roof now, but also still is connected to the electric company. He is talking about getting a hybrid eventually or if the cost of electric cars go down one of those. I am glad that your car is back and working well.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
My panels wouldn't provide all my electrical needs, especially as the days get shorter and the light more diffused. But with the cost of petrol . . . :-) xx
DeleteIt's always reassuring to get your car back from the garage, knowing it's in good working order. X
ReplyDeleteVery much so. Peace of mind is priceless. xx
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