What have you done today with your Austin Seven

[Renaud]

As I'm considered convalescent from cataract surgery on my right eye and I'm not allowed any work -they specifically forbid cleaning up for example showing they don't know me very much, nothing troublesome then- I spend time dipping my bucket on this well of knowledge here that Bruce created for us all. Thanks again Bruce!

Though I'm in perfectly good condition and I see much better from the right eye than tuesday 17th I'm stuck in front of my computer for two more weeks. Luckily you're all behind!

So I began reading here from page one some days ago and following. Perfect and learning a lot.

How did you get on with the insurance company Henry? Were you paid out as a write-off or have you been able to make a sensible arrangement? My brother had all kinds of hassle with his 2CV due to chassis damage... they insisted the car be broken not repaired. I think he's finally given up.

When I read the part above by Nick about old vehicles vs insurances it seems we have something good here. When you have a car more than 30 years old you can choose to have th mention "collection" placed on your "carte grise". Following that you are only entitled to a "contrôle technique" every five years, not every two like for your modern.

There is also a less known advantage which is your insurer can't anymore declare the car as write off.