We've just had more car expense, but then ours are old. Have to decide whether it's still worth repairing them. Where we live a car is essential. My parents live in Bedford and have given up having a car. Even if they have to get taxis sometimes they will save money. They can use the buses cheaply anyway.
Buses are free for OAPs aren't they?
Sometimes it's probably worth biting the bullet and getting a new or newish 2nd hand one instead of pouring money to fix an old one. Especially now a lot of cities have implemented clean air zones and old cars have to pay a hefty charge to enter.
My parents may get free bus rides. They can get discounts on trains too. My dad has an ebike he uses for some trips.
No clean air zones near us, but we will be looking into newer car options next year anyway.
Yeah you definitely need a car where you are. Here I have a choice of 3 buses, the tube, the train (after a 15 minute walk) and other options.
At least the station is only 20 minutes walk away so I can get to a few places, including where I work. There are buses, but they can be expensive.
Other options?
Sedan chair?
LOL. Flying carpet 😂