When the mechanic told me that it was going to cost £800 pounds to pass inspection and he wouldn't advise putting that money into it, I was so sad. My immediate response was 'oh I love that car. I brought two kids home from the hospital in that car.' He quickly told me, as all good mechanics will, 'Don't get attached to a car, Erin'.
I love our mechanic. Seriously, he is like the nicest man ever. Some times the kids just want to walk by and say hi to him, even when there is no need regarding the car. I cannot really blame them. He is great. So giving the car up was a bit hard for me. We sold it for scrap. I scheduled the guy to come get it the day that I was working so I would be saved the sight of seeing it leave.
That said, I did tell Charles to take pictures. Here they are for memory sake:
Our reliable friend
And only in England - yes, only in England would someone move a car that is perfectly driveable onto a flatbed like this. It did make good entertainment for the neighbourhood kids though!
4 comments:
I liked that car too! I enjoyed parking by it when I came to visit. Can't wait to see pictures of the new car.
Made me sad seeing it go too. Hopefully it will be recycled into another nice car.
oh no! that is so sad! Do you already have a new one?
I understand saying goodbye to a car can be emotional. I was kinda that way with the Suburban. After all, I had taught 3 kids to drive in that car and it had survived them! :D I hope the new car will hold as many good memories as the old one.
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