@@kmac2555 no. Although I have never asked for one either. Currently considering importing another, with them, so would ask this time.

@@LivetoDriveUK I have asked & asked but according to Patrick because they work on margins they don’t do it which makes using them for a vehicle intended for work not suitable. On my transaction have found them very poor at communicating and responding to my enquiries. The actual auction bit was great but shipping etc not so good.

It was. I will need to try and walk around the show a bit slower...

@@juliancrooks3031 how am I supposed to know where you live 🤣

Yes although all vehicles have risen in price. Thanks for the compliment about my wife who was happy to receive it.

Unfortunately no. The light should remain on in Sport and Race but not standard mode. I don't know why it would remain lit in standard mode.

That's fascinating to read. We own some old classic cars which naturally would not be particularly good in a crash. We find we drive them accordingly. One issue with modern vehicles is that they have become so safe, some people take more risks as it leads them to feel almost invincible. I agree about basically driving safe, no matter what you drive, which is why I completed an Advanced Driving Course in 2014. Thanks for watching and your comment.

Thanks for watching.

That's interesting. I can only comment on my experience which is positive. No pressure, as much time as I wanted and a tour of the business. There are 183 reviews currently on Google, only 3 are rated low and of those one has no reason given and one because cars remain showing for sale for a period of time after being sold. Personally, I will be a returning customer.

Thanks for watching and your support.

But you are a good custodian of it.

@ but as you know not using them is very detrimental, at least the garage is dry and ventilated I suppose

An acceptable amount

Yes it's complicated but ultimately less than 300 miles in a year, all in one journey, does not a good proposition make. The fleet is not going to go down by any significant number, indeed there is something to be announced that's joining, but I'm not happy with the garages and not prepared to pay money for one which is simply keeping an unused car in. There is no decision yet on any of the others but the Rover 75 has done... Zero miles in 12 months. Thanks as always 👍

@@LivetoDriveUK I knew we hadn't seen it, time to let it go, take care and Thanks.

@@MonkeywoodGarage and it has buttons. Not all the silly touchscreens 💪

Yes parking in the road would not be good. I'm happy to have experienced the S70 but couldn't allow it to be so unused again this year whilst also trying to find better storage.

A lot of lovely examples at the show. Thanks for sharing your story.

'... Carpeted heated garage.' That sounds great. Yes I think so long as we have enjoyed cars it's often time to move on. When a car does 300 miles in a year it is neither good for the car or the bank balance.

I moved back into my childhood home after mum died. She used the garage as a music room in the warmer weather. I should take it up and either paint the floor or put proper garage flooring down. The big radiator keeps it damp free set to the minimum I can go on the thermostat.

It does sound perfect to me. The cars at home are kept undercover within a kind of 'drive-thru' carport where the front has a garage door and a proper roof and the rear an additional wooden framed carport. Have been told it's good for the cars as they are dry, protected from UV damage and have all the ventilation needed. For me, in winter, it's bloomin cold!

Welcome. I personally do not like the BMW Mini. We decided on a Kei car because we love them and they are rare in the UK. Thanks for watching and your comment.

@@LivetoDriveUK I see, so you've lost patience with the Mini, which sold off its British spirit. I like watching the 'Wheeler Dealers' show on the Discovery Channel, and I occasionally see an episode about restoring an AUTIN MINI, and I wonder, are these cars still available locally?

Even though the interior of the current Kei-CAR has become more spacious, I imagine you are a large person. So I'm a bit worried that you might feel cramped.

@@kenkenkenpark actually I don't really dislike any car as I enjoy driving but won't ever own a BMW Mini. I was originally from Birmingham, the home of Longbridge and British Leyland so I am a huge fan of the original Mini. There are many examples for sale. Would be great to own one although the safety of them is obviously even less than our Kei.

No. Average sized person. The Kei has more interior space than most cars. As highlighted in another channels video of my car. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZbThoGnmZl4f9Usi=uIh1o2LO2KFCFuAc

And this is what it is about... Memories. It's lovely that cars can bring such great sentiments. Thanks for watching and your comment.

@@bustersvanlife ?

Agree 👍

Great. All the best with your search.

@@ginopic722 one of them did yes

Only own a Fiesta Mk2 as a classic Ford. Simple car mechanics.

A great score. Thanks for playing.

Thanks for playing.

If yours has a button at the side of the gear lever you can press it to use full automatic. If not, the arrow flashes to indicate the best time to change up, or down.

@@LivetoDriveUK thank you this was really helpful

Driving on automatic now But the car stops on the way by itself most time I have to remove the battery and wait for sometime

It's Part One. It says it in the title...

He did. The picture is of the car but dirty.

@juliancrooks3031 yes. We are based in UK so we will naturally have them.

Maybe Part 2 will have a few more. Thanks for playing.

Which was your favourite?

1500 Goodwood green it was my first car owned two vans before it morris minor and a ford anglia.

I have a 2012 (451) so it's still the shape of a Smart what you want. Personally, although you want as economical as possible, I would always buy the turbo. Not because they are more fun, although they are, but because the MHD, which stands for Mild Hybrid Drive, even though it's not a hybrid but simply a Stop-Start system, there is a belt that must be checked and changed at the correct intervals otherwise if it snaps, a warning light will come on and you must stop the car immediately. The problem is because the car still drives, many continue to drive and this will cause expensive engine damage. You can read more on the Evilution website which is the best place for Smart car owners and is trusted by them. All the best with your search. www.evilution.co.uk/mod/should-i-buy-an-mhd.htm

@ thankyou. That site looks really good so far. Very ‘honest’.

It is. It was created by a Smart car nut (meant in a nice way) and it is trusted by owners. Even my Smart specialist in Birmingham likes it.

@@LivetoDriveUK I’ll read his take on MHD. I had no idea. What precisely is the ‘turbo’ 451? Is it just the ‘Brabus’?

No. Mine is a Passion but was ordered from the factory with Brabus equipment. The MHD is fine if you know what to look for and adhere to the warning by turning off the engine if the belt fails.

Hi from this side. Thanks. We are lucky to have a strong car culture with a number of shows every year. Do you have something similar in New Zealand? Thanks for watching and your feedback.

@LivetoDriveUK yes we do thanks.