Don't drive
Is my biggest money saving tip. Lessons, car, insurance, repairs and running costs - it's all too much for me!

I like to walk places :) Or use public transport.
( whenanimalsattackhumans clad in global hypercolour, Thu 30 Jul 2009, 9:38, 1 reply, 16 years ago)

If you have the time to go by public transport
And if you never need to go off the beaten track.

And if you never have to carry lots of stuff in the boot.

Then don't drive.

Unfortunately for me, none of the above apply very often. So I drive lots.
( K2k6 has a proper job these days, Thu 30 Jul 2009, 9:40, Reply)

me too
even if a bus did go from near my house to my favourite surf spots, I doubt they'd take too kindly to my 9'4" surfboard.

public transport doesn't look fondly on a group of people carrying a drumkit, PA, double bass, guitars etc. to gigs either.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Thu 30 Jul 2009, 9:42, Reply)

Ah that's where band mates 2, 3 and 4 come in :)
But I agree it can be a pain if you have hobbies where you regularly need to move heavy objects.

Also I'd imagine if you're a parent then driving is fairly essential...
( whenanimalsattackhumans clad in global hypercolour, Thu 30 Jul 2009, 9:45, Reply)

Use the kids to pull a trap?

( Captain V, Thu 30 Jul 2009, 9:52, Reply)

This is an excellent idea.
Even better if you have twins as the pairings will be equal. Chickenlady should trial this.
( crackhouseceilidhband Fuck off back to Mumsnet, Thu 30 Jul 2009, 10:58, Reply)