What would you do?

[klondike]

They gave it a quick lick of Dulux, bunged an old flatscreen telly and a NO PETS notice it it and then dumped it on your drive.

[Dextrous63]

Mups, can you call them to arrange a different car?

[Mups]

Mups, can you call them to arrange a different car?

I tried that Dex,  but all they said was it was the smallest one they had.   , 
I reminded him that I had asked 3 times for a small car as that is what I am used to, and they said they were bringing a 'VW Polo',  but instead, they brought me this  Vauxhall Corsa -  and a posh one at that, only a couple of years old.

Even if I was confident enough to drive it,  what use is a car to me that I can't take my dog to the vets in!
Thank you anyway, Dex.

[Scrumpy]

Oh dear!!! Poor Mups...  
My car is 23years old and there are still things on it that i haven't worked out..
All those bloody gadgets that these motors have.. It's like being in a time machine..
BUT.. more gadgets .. more things to go wrong..

Gone are the days when we just had the simple  ON:OFF button..

[Dextrous63]

Mups, might be worth calling the insurers.  They might agree for you to use a car hire company instead and foot the bill.

[klondike]

Trouble is the hire companies all have newish cars too.

The basic controls on cars haven't changed in ages and I don't think the Corsa is all that big either. Working the radio, aircon, wipers or lights might have changed in detail but the important things like lights and wipers tend to be automatic or at least can be and I doubt you'll be wanting to venture out in a strange car other than in the daytime and decent weather.

My advice would be to pluck up courage and at least take it round the block. I'm sure you'll cope. If not then any catastrophe with your current car could spell the end of your driving and I'm sure you don't want that.

[JBR]

Trouble is the hire companies all have newish cars too.

The basic controlld on cars haven't changed in ages and I don't think the Corsa is all that big either. Working the radio, aircon, wipers or lights might have changed in detail but the important things like lights and wipets tend to be automatic or at least can be and I doubt you'll be wanting to venture out in a strange car other than in the daytime and decent weather.

The correct spelling is 'whippets', but even so, I'm sure that Mups doesn't want a car with included whippets as she already has a dog.

[klondike]

I have finger trouble on phones.
Perhaps you can see why?

[Mups]

Trouble is the hire companies all have newish cars too.

The basic controls on cars haven't changed in ages and I don't think the Corsa is all that big either. Working the radio, aircon, wipers or lights might have changed in detail but the important things like lights and wipers tend to be automatic or at least can be and I doubt you'll be wanting to venture out in a strange car other than in the daytime and decent weather.

My advice would be to pluck up courage and at least take it round the block. I'm sure you'll cope. If not then any catastrophe with your current car could spell the end of your driving and I'm sure you don't want that.

You're probably right, Klondike,  its more to do with my lack of courage than the car itself,  but its because I am so negative and doubting myself all the time,  I might be even more likely to have an accident.
I just don't like all the flashing screens and bleepy noises it makes,  its too distracting.
They say about not using mobiles while driving,  but these bloomin'  screens are every bit as distracting!
I have just found the handbook under the dash, so I will have a read of that for basics.

[JBR]

I have finger trouble on phones.
Perhaps you can see why?

I do dislike this American version of the historic British two-fingered salute.  This is what happens when young people watch dreary American films and, consequently, have become brainwashed.
I'm sure that most older people know how to display their feelings in the traditional British manner, just like Churchill used to do (in reverse).

[Raven]

Even if I was confident enough to drive it,  what use is a car to me that I can't take my dog to the vets in!
Thank you anyway, Dex.

Mups, Ignore the screen and just use what your used to using. You should be able to switch the screen off. Check on YouTube or Google.
As for the vet just put a blanket on the back seat, as long as you haven't had her on a dirty/mucky walk it will be just fine. 

[Dextrous63]

Agree about protecting the upholstery and going to the vet.

The gadgets, chimes, weirdo modern fad things aside, which can be largely ignored, I can well understand how the size of the bloody thing adding to your concerns Mups.  Completely different spatial awareness of your surroundings, etc.

I really would phone your insurers about a hire car.  After all, non of this is your fault and you shouldn't have to be relatively housebound nor inconvenienced.

[Scrumpy]

I agree with Dextrous.. phone your insurers.. What harm can that do.. And the problem could well be sorted..

I also agree with Raven.. Ignore the screen and just use what you know about..

Don't drive the car unless you are 100% sure about it..
Don't risk losing your license for some silly (mistake) when you know you are happier in a smaller car.. Don't take chances..

Phone the insurers and..... cry...

[klondike]

I do dislike this American version of the historic British two-fingered salute.  This is what happens when young people watch dreary American films and, consequently, have become brainwashed.
I'm sure that most older people know how to display their feelings in the traditional British manner, just like Churchill used to do (in reverse).

But I only use one finger when using the phone... 

[JBR]

But I only use one finger when using the phone... 

Stupid American.  She licked both fingers, yet only held one up.
I believe their one-fingered salute is an intentional ploy to attempt to demonstrate that they are better than us!