Category: Motoring

  • Experience the Magic: Eurodisney 2012

    We’ve always wanted to take my daughter to Disneyland but we’re not currently in a position to do so. She is nearly 5 so is at the perfect age, old enough to remember it, but still young enough to experience the magic. So, when Auto Trader offered us a trip to Eurodisney outside of Paris we…

  • Stuff kids dreams are made of….

    This is the moment we told Madame we’re going to EuroDisney.  She’s at the perfect age and I’m sure it’s going to be Magical.  I don’t know who is more excited…… Disclosure:  The trip was compliments of Autotrader    

  • Refuelling Tip

    Have you ever pulled up at the pump to refuel and then realise the tank is on the other side?  Or is it just me? Look what I found…. Genius! I bet you’re shaking your head but do remember that this comes from a woman, who has been in the UK for 12 years but…

  • Is Car Insurance Sexist?

    I’m just trying to work out in my head how I feel about car insurers no longer being able to quote based on gender.  When it was first proposed, my initial thought was that it seemed fair that quotes shouldn’t be based on gender and did seem sexist.  Why should someone receive a discount just because they’re female,…

  • How to Drive in the Snow!

    I’m by no means an expert on driving in the snow.  However, I’m Canadian and started driving at 16 (23 years ago) so I have a few years driving in treacherous weather.  I once called the AA and they said they’d get to me in 3 days!  This post is tempting fate and I’m sure…