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Urgh you've reminded me of a horrible drive back from Barcelona in a Cooper S, with a broken seat that wouldn't move back (I'm 6' 2") - whoever thought that might be fun? Oh, hang on...I did! I wished I'd never sold my first car - a FIAT Mirafiori - that was handed down to me, when I say sold it what I mean is the fact that I wrote it off four days after passing my test. I was heartbroken and sat amidst the crumpled remains sobbing. I vowed I'd never drive again, I was so upset. My Dad offer of driving his XJS did the trick though and I was soon back behind the wheel. But, for all it's rust, dodgy carburettor, rust, joke/choke, rust, rust and er, rust I'd love to see that old beauty drive round the corner and back into my life. With that car went my driving dreams. Well at least for a year or so. RIP my X reg Mirafirori - Rust In Peace.

Good thing about motors is that your adverts get uploaded to local newspaper websites and parkers etc. I sold a Golf the other day a chap saw on parkers which is automated through motors. For the cost its worth it.

I sold a Clio Billabong a couple of months ago - the customer asked me what Billabong meant; was it a good thing? They were buying for the uni son, so I explained that it was designed with da yoof in mind and they were happy bunnies. My personal favourite special edition would be my Dad's old Rover SD1 Vanden Plas - does that count?

I've mentioned this elsewhere, but it's simply doing the job right. Answer politely, clearly and keep an open dialogue. Congratulations on your award, you must be chuffed!

I've had 30+ cars in the 15 years I've been driving and the only one I really miss is a bit of a strange one - a 55 plate Mini Cooper S Checkmate. For those who don't know, this was a slightly dubious run-out version of the supercharged Cooper S in metallic blue with a silver roof (good) and with a silver cloth/blue leather interior combo (not so good). I bought it from a Mini dealer at about 5 years old at a knock down price, the supercharger whine was seriously addictive, and once it had been back for a replacement clutch and flywheel under warranty it was fantastic fun to drive at semi-sensible speeds on UK roads. My wife and I drove it from Bilbao up the west coast of France back to the UK in summer which was one of the best holidays we've had, but not long after I had to sell it (and take a £2,500 bath after 9 months) to fund a house move Maybe I need a JCW GP as my next fun car, especially as their values seem to be starting to soften a bit now.

Oi, less of that... or they'll be a warning... I'll let you get away with one...

I hear you've got some excellent new video content with a professional voice over artist... Nice!

I have no regrets selling my two Citroen C2s over the years...