Pablo
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Registered: 3rd Feb 03
Location: Milton Keynes
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I just sold mine and gona try and survive without a car for as long as I can so I can pay my credit card off
Ive always had a car since my test, I can cycle to work. Just been lazy.
Thoughts, anyone else manage without a car day to day?
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Kurt
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Registered: 23rd Oct 05
Location: Hi
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Good Luck 
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Brett
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Registered: 16th Dec 02
Location: Manchester
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Never done it through choice, but did manage fine getting the train to work. Savings were marginal tbh after cost of train pass.
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C2RL R
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Registered: 28th Mar 02
Location: Redcliffe, QLD
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my car was off the road for 6 months recently. i started off walking to and from work as its only 4 miles away. it was taking too long though so i bought a mountain bike. its good for fitness and you will save money. whats the crack with losing your no claims bonus if you have one?
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Pablo
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Registered: 3rd Feb 03
Location: Milton Keynes
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I have 6 years no claims bonus  I dont know, what will happen?
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C2RL R
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Registered: 28th Mar 02
Location: Redcliffe, QLD
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will you not lose it or at least a percentage of it since you are not currently insured on any vehicle? i'm not sure tbh as mine was still insured when it was off the road.
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Pablo
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Registered: 3rd Feb 03
Location: Milton Keynes
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You have 2 years before you loose it, just need to keep my current insurance documents 
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C2RL R
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Registered: 28th Mar 02
Location: Redcliffe, QLD
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2 years? thats not too bad then.
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pow
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Registered: 11th Sep 06
Location: Hazlemere, Buckinghamshire
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Fuck that, I need my car 
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Jas
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Registered: 13th Oct 04
Location: Mid Wales
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rain FTL
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Jodi_the_g
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Registered: 7th Aug 01
Location: Washington D.C
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I do it now, but where I live there is a good underground system and its cheaper than driving to work.
Only thing I found was hard was food shopping but I get that delivered now.
Its amazing how much money you save.
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Dione J
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Registered: 22nd Sep 04
Location: West Midlands Drives: Leon Cupra Turbo
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I did debate getting a push bike and using a train pass throughout the summer...
Only problem is the UK never seems to have a summer season these days 
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Tom
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Registered: 3rd Apr 02
Location: Wirral, Merseyside
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I aint had a car for years, it's a pain in the ass now tbh. Didn't miss having one for a long time but living a bit away from my GF and imminent trips to my new work offices (20 miles or so away) are making me realise I need to bite the bullet and get one
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Pablo
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Registered: 3rd Feb 03
Location: Milton Keynes
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Rain wont be that bad !!
It takes me 10mins just cba but dont have a choice now lol
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MatthewR
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Registered: 21st Oct 02
Location: Rickmansworth
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Ive survived 5months - saved absolute fortunes but you realise after a few lifts off people how much you miss a car, just for little things like going bank or shops or drop your mum at work or pick up a doris etc etc
Also walking to the station in the morning getting my suite trousers wrecked in the mud is not a good look lol
[Edited on 15-09-2008 by MatthewR]
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C2RL R
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Registered: 28th Mar 02
Location: Redcliffe, QLD
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i dont mind rain when i'm on my bike. i get changed when i get to work anyway though so i'm never bothered about getting dry. rain actually spurrs me on to go quicker anyway. the only thing that pisses me off is lately i've been getting punctures far too often.
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Pablo
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Registered: 3rd Feb 03
Location: Milton Keynes
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I just want to last until xmas time, then buy a new car unless I can get my credit card paid off. Just hate being in debt.
I will just get a cheap car for £2k when I do decide.
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MatthewR
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Registered: 21st Oct 02
Location: Rickmansworth
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Paul thats exactly what im doing - buying a £2k this week after 5months without - you'll be fine mate just annoying at times but easily managable - u see who your proper mates are too lol
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Pablo
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Registered: 3rd Feb 03
Location: Milton Keynes
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I got my GF car, but dont wanna steal it all the time. lol
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MatthewR
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Registered: 21st Oct 02
Location: Rickmansworth
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lo I dont have a GF (atm lol) but im insured on my Dads and he let me borrow from time to time so that makes it even more easy - just dont take the piss
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Pablo
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Registered: 3rd Feb 03
Location: Milton Keynes
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Indeed. Just had to fix two punctures on my bike so im ready for thursdays cycle !!
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Dione J
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Registered: 22nd Sep 04
Location: West Midlands Drives: Leon Cupra Turbo
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How much do you save per month? 
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Pablo
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Registered: 3rd Feb 03
Location: Milton Keynes
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an extra 450 a month
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C2RL R
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Registered: 28th Mar 02
Location: Redcliffe, QLD
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well worth it then. until you get the bug for biking that is. if that happens you will be skint again!
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Pablo
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Registered: 3rd Feb 03
Location: Milton Keynes
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I got a pretty decent moutain bike, so all I might do is treat it to a new wireless speedo lol that way I can try and keep track of mph and time I've done on the bike. Might make me more tempted to use it if I race myself.
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