A new car! 
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In amongst what is increasingly turning out to be an unbelievably shit year already, something good has happened: my new car was delivered. I can’t remember if I’ve mentioned that I was getting one — I decided to try and keep my mouth shut to prevent Sod’s Law from casting its effects …
It’s a Renault Kangoo Expression and was converted for wheelchair access by Gowrings Mobility. I got a good deal with money off an extra rear seat (it comes with one as standard) and metallic paint and alloy wheels thrown in. The colour is “intense blue”:
I also have some particular unexciting shots of the interior.
I’m just a passenger but I’ve managed to insure it for any driver over the age of 25 years for a quite reasonable £350. So, expect to read about some of my excursions and a revitalised photostream on my Flickr account.
#1 MHC said:
Well finally something good is happening to you, mister Tim! Congrats!
*Off to see those interior pictures of yours*
on 23 February ‘07 
#2 charlesdawson said:
That’s great! Now you can give J Clarkson a run for his money!
on 23 February ‘07
#3 Sue Horne said:
“Intense blue” looks so much better than it sounds! Keep us posted, Tim. Lots of love, Sue xxx
on 23 February ‘07
#4 stonysleep said:
Excellent news Tim - looks nice in blue. I never associate Kangoo’s with that colour, not sure why.
It sounds like you’re getting a better deal on the insurance than I get!
You say you’re only a passenger - when do you get to drive it?
on 24 February ‘07
#5 andyk said:
Cool… so how do you get in and out in the chair? Does the back fold down into a ramp like that big truck they had in knight rider?
on 24 February ‘07
#6 Stretch said:
Timmargh, it looks like they built your car backwards, the steering wheel is on the wrong side! j/k
Excellent color choice.
on 24 February ‘07
#7 Damien said:
Nice motor, Tim. Should make things easier to say the least … great timing, summer is only a stones throw away, just in time to get out there and do a spot of birdwatching. I’d take you out myself but I live frickin miles away.
Oh, and nice shot of your feet by the way … ;)
on 26 February ‘07
#8 Timmargh said:
Andy: the back door lifts up (it’s hinged at the top) and a ramp folds down but it doesn’t quite compare with Knightrider …
on 1 March ‘07
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