Found some mud and hopefully some off roading

Had an early start this morning just driving around before taking Albert for a walk.

We stumbled across a Public Right of Way so decided to give Dave a little run along it, was an easy drive with a couple of slippery bits that he coped with very well, now have to give him another wash tomorrow.

While we were walking Albert along the Chiltern Way we came across what appeared to be a disused cross country horse trial, but around the whole area were some decent 'tracks' that had clearly been driven around. I suspect they were only the farmer's / gamekeeper's vehicle but hoping with a bit of digging around I may be able to find a contact.

This won't be for others to use, just for me to take some action photos of Dave and possible mount the GoPro and make a video.

'Carl and his Sandero Stepway- Owner Profiles - Dacia Day 2014'

Dacia have published another video clip this one is just about Dave. Have to say he does look good.

Dave's famous

So Dave made his small screen debut this week after Dacia released to video to the National Dacia Day 2014 at Beaulieu Motor Museum.

Dave's first frost

A bit chilly at home this morning, time to get the scrapper and de-icer out from the Dacia goodie bag.

Dave leaves.........

Don't panic he's not going anywhere, just a few photos of Dave enjoying the amazing Autumnal colours.

Another milestone and great customer service

So while we were out and about at the weekend Dave reached another major milestone, 12000 miles. (and yes I did stop at the side of the road to take the photo)

Obviously I knew this meant it was time for his first service but I had a dilemma, Dave's supplying dealer is near 100 miles from home so not really an option for me, however I have a number of dealers nearby.

Now which one to choose? Either one that is part of a large group or a smaller family owned franchise? I would always tend to use the smaller business as I feel they tend to offer better customer service and an ex work colleague recommended them.

So I dropped Dave off yesterday and they provided me with a Renault Clio as a courtesy car (note to self when given the choice of cars next time DONT choose the Clio, underpowered and cramped compared to Dave), and collected him first thing this morning. Fully serviced and the nearside weather seal replaced under warranty.

I have to say what brilliant customer service by Jaybee Motors near Banbury and I think Dave has found his new 'doctors'.

McDacia here we come.

To quote the great men themselves...............

Elwood : It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark... and we're wearing sunglasses.



Jake : Hit it.


Or in this case.......

 It's 388 miles to Knockhill, we got a full tank of diesel, no cigarettes, it's dark......and the sunglasses are on the dash.

Time for Dave's journey to the McDacia meet to begin.