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Gymstagran Sat 04-Nov-23 11:28:07

I have no answers, sorry. However I think this is a major issue for us as we age. Eyesight can diminish, other health issues can impact on the ability to drive. Licences can be taken away, what then! Like merlotgran when I moved I made sure there were shops doctor, dentist hairdressers etc nearby and of course public transport. We all need to consider future proofing.

Callistemon21 Sat 04-Nov-23 11:20:01

The countryside is lovely but what happens if you suddenly find, even if you can buy another car, that you're unable to drive for some reason?
Is there any chance you could think about relocating to somewhere newer to all the facilities you need? Even the cheapest taxi journey here is a minimum of £5 now one way and that is sure to go up again.

My car went wrong last year and it cost quite a lot to repair but it was probably just worthwhile have it done. It's not convenient here for buses either even though we're not right out in the country.

Good luck whatever you decide.

We occasionally watch Escape to the Country and think - what about a few years' time?

merlotgran Sat 04-Nov-23 11:14:35

I moved to a town!

silverlining48 Sat 04-Nov-23 11:11:00

Sorry to hear that, will you be able to get a replacement car soon? Looks like it’s your only option.
In the meantime hope you have friendly neighbours or family not too far away.
It’s lovely in the country but accessing services is always a problem. Good luck.

ExDancer Sat 04-Nov-23 10:52:18

For those of you who, like me, live in the country and have no access to public transport. How do you manage without a car?
Mine has just failed its MOT - quite seriously - to the point where I'm going to have to scrap it because it'll cost more to fix it than to buy a replacement.
Until I do find another car, I'm stuck!
OK, I can have groceries delivered, and I can get hospital transport - but what do I do when I need to see the dentist? or get a haircut, or attend my weekly hydro-pool session?
A taxi into town costs £9 each way and when I get there I can't walk far due to a broken back.
Its like being in lockdown again.
How do you cope?