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Generally it would only be school/kinder run she would be in the front. Her dad and I have 50/50 care, so she isn't with me a great deal in a week. The idea isn't sitting right with me, I just wanted to see if anyone else had this issue too.
I'd buy a new car, but finances aren't permitting that, and don't think I'd get much of a trade in on my car, or even much more if I sold it privately. Then if course, I'd need extra funds to put towards a new car anyhow.
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Is your car a wagon? because you can get a seat installed in the boot.
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In an accident booster seats act like a catapult when they are on the front seat & it literally throws the child towards the windscreen. Much more stressful then learning to drive manual.
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FJ might be right. Learning to drive a manual might be stressful for a few days or even a few weeks but once you know how it gives you more choice. Not just now but in the future it makes hiring cars easier (especially in Europe where autos are very rare), gives you more options buying and if there is ever an emergency and the only car available is a manual you will be able to drive it.
I once overtook a car with a little sign at the back saying 'First Manual - Please be Kind'. Maybe you could make one so other drivers don't crowd you.
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Zazou - No my car is a sedan unfortunately, used to have a wagon!
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I agree with the others - with no anchor point its too risky for me. I'd take a few lessons and see how you go. I mean, you already know how to drive a car its just learning the relationship between the clutch and accelerator and changing gears from time to time.
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Can you trade DH's car in for a 7 seater auto?
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Lol, no chance. We've spent far to much money on getting it to offload level (we do a lot off 4wd, camping etc). It's his boy toy and I couldn't ask him to part with it. Looked into making it auto, but wasn't worth it and its not economical for the stuff we do where manual is better in the long run.
If I could run into money somehow or get a loan I'd be right, no chance of either.
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