I’ve just got back from a few nights away in Cornwall with the M3. 900 kilometres at an average of 8.7 l/100km (32MPG). S’alright!

The car didn’t miss a beat, although it did really struggle with being fully laden – extra people and a full boot really hurts the bhp/tonne on a car this light. The car even made itself useful when I realised I’d forgotten the BBQ tongs!

This trip’s success neatly marks nigh on four months with the car, and over this time it’s gone from a fairly unreliable old banger to an excellent companion that I trust. I’m pleased!