YOU'RE TELLING US

This issue’s story of another epic Vauxhall drive set us thinking about great roads nearer home... And as you can read over the page, we’d very much like to hear about your own favourites.

BEVERLEY SMITH, BY EMAIL
– GRATEFUL FOR STRENGTH OF A CORSA

Six months ago, I had a bad car accident, which involved crashing on a notorious bend on the A1, which has seen many fatalities over the years. I ended up going into the trees at the side of the road – going backwards, but still travelling in the direction of the traffic, at about 60-70mph.

I sustained what were relatively minor injuries, and given the speed of the accident it was remarkable that I was not more badly hurt. The cause of the accident was never fully established – however, the strength of the car was commented on for minimising my injuries.

The car was a Vauxhall Corsa, and I maintain that the reason that I was no worse off as a result of the accident, with only a few broken bones, was the fact that I was driving that car. Which is why, following such a traumatic experience, I now have another Corsa. And why I feel that I am now going to be a lifelong Vauxhall owner.

MARTIN HONEYWELL, BY EMAIL
– REARRANGING THE DECK CHAIRS…

Last issue’s mention (in your top ten not so bright ideas) of the fate of the Titanic reminded me of a very old, very funny cartoon by, I think, Bill Tidy. The scene is the queues of people outside the offices of the White Star Line after the disaster, waiting for any word of loved ones. At the front of the queue there’s a polar bear, who is asking the officials, ‘Is there any news of the iceberg?’. Lovely...