I'm Tom and I am a 21 year old Journalism student at University of Sunderland. I run my own automotive journalism blog called AutoThrills;
http://www.autothrills.blogspot.co.uk
I came into ownership of my Hellrot Red 2.2 Z3 when my dad passed away early last year. Harrowing though it may have been, it's nice to have a piece of him still with me - his pride and joy. Unfortunately, it had to sit in the garage for a year as the insurance was astronomical. Turning 21 in December though has brought with it some benefits, car insurance wise. I know they say 25, but a fair whack has came off my premium for my daily driver (MK 5 Golf) and the Z3 respectively! Lets hope we get a summer like last year as I have plenty of road trips planned with my very lovely other half!
The car is booked in next Saturday (1st Feb '14) for it's MOT to then be taxed as soon as I return home from the testing station! I can't see any failures as the car had just been MOT'd and serviced in July 2012 and my dad had only covered 650 miles in the time until his passing. I will however get it booked in immediately for a fluid change!
One final thing until all is hunky dory... the dreaded plastic rear window! It's booked into BMW Sunderland on the 10th Feb to have it fitted. A ridiculous £360 but I'd rather that than zips and the wire that goes around the beading of the window stuck in my eye!
After all of the above has been put to rest I will be across to the Lake District I think (WEATHER PERMITTING!!) to enjoy the drive with my girlfriend, Amy. It would be great if the inevitable snow does not arrive and prevent me from doing this! We'll just have to see though...
Here's to a fabulous summer like the last!
