Just got my tax reminder through for this year, gonna cost me £145 for this year for the Megane. Can’t complain really as my old Mondeo would have cost £185 so I’ve already saved £40. Although had I had the Megane last year that would have been £135 I think, and next year with the scandalous new rates it’ll shoot up to £175.

I should be really thankful I didn’t update my Mondeo to a newer one otherwise I could have easily been looking at paying up to £260! Wouldn’t mind so much but with petrol soon to hit one million pence per litre there’ll be no money left. Paying £145 to keep Jemima running is OK I guess! She’s worth it.

Yes the time has come to say bye bye to my little Mondeo. A new thermostat fixed the earlier problems at christmas, and now it’s working, but just about. Something isn’t right with the engine, possibly head gasket or something similarly nasty (prob caused by the earlier overheating I reckon), which alongside all the other problems and niggles, it’s not worth the effort fixing it up as I need something better.

Went for a look round Motor Nation in Coventry yesterday, found something I like, had a test drive, put a deposit down, did the paperwork and I should be able to collect it tomorrow!

It’s a Renault Megane 1.6i 16v Privilege, dark metallic blue, lots of goodies, 31k on the clock, great condition, 54 reg plate. I’m all exited now! Will post again after I’ve picked it up.