Today we went looking for a car, once quarantine is lifted I will need to think about returning and handing back our RHD. We thought we should consider some french models as a starter, as there are a number of Renault and Citroen garages near us for servicing. So we started at the Renault dealer in Troyes. Our thinking is we will buy a secondhand one, however the French secondhand market is very strong ie. they are not cheap. Whatever you read, no-one seems to understand why they hold their price, and they do not seem to be concerned about the year of the car, more about the km. This must be why you still see a lot of old cars in France.

After the Renault garage, we then checked out E-motors, also in Troyes. That was not quite as successful, nothing there interested us. However, it did take us right past McArthur Glen - we just couldn’t resist. Not only some great retail therapy, as they had some amazing brands there, but also a chocolate patisserie that served great coffee as well.

After our fix of retail shopping and chocolate, which was relaxed and productive, we ventured back to the car showrooms, and checked out VW and Seat.

We are still looking……

My perfect car

The river Artaut

The cat that lost his miaow