"Christina Websell" wrote in message
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"Joy" wrote in message
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In the meantime, any chance of trading your car in on one with automatic
transmission? That might bring the driving days closer.

I have thought about this, but it would be a last resort. I've had my car
for a number of years and it's very reliable as I keep it well serviced.
Automatic cars are not very popular here, so it's not easy to get them
second hand.
I've even thought of buying a cheap 2nd hand mobility scooter that I can
operate with my right hand and selling it again afterwards when I can
drive again.
ATM, I do not want to part with my car. He has a name, Mr F due to his
number plate MRF and I bought him from a 90 y o man called Mr Field. Plus
he is so reliable, starts first time, every time.
I've never driven an automatic car either.

Tweed

Okay. I do understand how you feel about your car. I love mine, too, but
it is an automatic. It is a lot easier to learn to drive an automatic than
what used to be called a standard shift, though. Your main problem would be
training yourself not to shove your left foot through the floor when you
change speeds. ;-)

I see very few cars that aren't automatic shift. Where do you live?

Joy