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I am not a car snob nor am I am environmentalist
At least, I don’t think I am a car snob. I decided earlier this year to go back to having a company car to save hassle. I chose a Ford Mondeo. This was after having two S-Class Mercedes and a Volvo XC90 as personal cars. I am a big guy and not many cars are …
Car fuel efficiency
I have had my Mondeo company car for a little while now but have not been seeing substantially better fuel performance than I was getting with the Volvo XC90 which is a much heavier car with a larger engine. Typically I was coming in at around 35mpg. Various reviews suggested I should be getting at …
New Company car arrived
My first company car for many years – having in the past taken the view that I was better off financially buying my own second hand cars – arrived this morning. Not as fancy as my past few personal cars (Mercedes S-Class x2, Volvo XC90) but brand-new with lots of bells and whistles, better fuel consumption, and clear financial arrangements (no surprise bills – all taken care of).
Company Car
Well, finally done it and returned to the company car fold after years of running my own cars. I have just decided I no longer want the ad-hoc expenses and hassles of running my own car – the tax savings are simply not worth it to me any more.
I have not gone over the top though… just gone for a humble Mondeo and have left behind the fancy Mercedes of the past.
Canal Holiday
Off on holiday on a narrow boat on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal
Middle of the week already
Host Mother is working long hours and Host Father ploughs on in Cork.
Snailbeach
Visited the old lead mine of Snailbeach and walked over The Stiperstones.