Phyl's Blog

I hadn't managed to get out all day, not even for the school runs but with the rain on, I decided to attempt it at 3pm. The blue car was...

I just have to have this Abarth 500 - even JC (who I usually can't stand for more than 3 seconds) managed to endear himself to me in hi...

  Thomas's new car Originally uploaded by PhylB Thomas has never owned a car before and has often astounded me with his lack of basic k...

Damn! If only I hadn't learned to drive in 1985, I could learn to drive now :-(

1966 Fiat Nuova 500F and 2008 Fiat 500 Originally uploaded by dave_7 I have been desperate for one of these since they were released last ye...

Given cars in Denmark cost more than most people earn in a lifetime, Thomas has reached the ripe old age of thirty something without ever ha...

  Metz Originally uploaded by PhylB Years ago in Metz I saw this little car sailing down the river. When it got to the edge, it simply drov...

I don't really understand car insurance. I added Thomas to my car insurance six months ago. Recently it was due for renewal and the quot...

Having just seen this in the flesh in ASDA car park, I am wondering whether they are likely to make a 7-seater version? :-\ It was my firs...

a wee red car Originally uploaded by PhylB I saw this in ASDA car park today and fortunately had my mobile phone on me. I instantly though...

You know very well that these days I am definitely a big car driver - anything with fewer than 7 seats feels positively claustrophobic. But ...

Punctured Wheel Originally uploaded by mholt It isn't 4 months since the last time I had both a blow out and a slow puncture to pay ...

Italy is hoaching with Lancias as always, I noticed two models in particular - this fancy saloon model - the 'Lancia Thesis' and th...

You probably remember the little blow-out I had on my old car a few months ago. That resulted in one wheel missing a hubcap, sorry the Citro...

  These days cars are getting smarter... or are they? I hadn't read the full spec on mine when I bought it so was very impressed the fir...

As promised, here is a photo of my new baby! Isn't this cheerier than a cloud-coloured car? For anyone who is interested, it is the beau...

Car Park Originally uploaded by Pete Ashton . I decided last week after my car's little gearbox problem, that the time had come to buy a...

...And I mean the real Beetles 'of the people' as opposed to the Yuppie Beetles you can buy these days if you feel like spending tw...

This time not one I dreamt while asleep but more what I hope I will have enough money to buy one day! For the past year since I had my third...

All summer Citroën have been harassing me about my Picasso. It was recalled for safety reasons - something to do with the wheels - apparentl...