Well, I went with my dad to pick my car up yesterday, and she's in probably her best health in decades. I think I'll save the story of driving her home for the first time as a Farina News exclusive if our esteemed editor wants to publish it! I have to give a wholehearted recommendation to the mechan...

Oh super news Maya I'm so please for you! How's the car coming along? It's the absolute best timing for me to pass, because my dad and I are collecting my car tomorrow morning. It's an 11 mile drive home so that'll be a good test drive! I'm not sure I'll be able to sleep with the excitement :D Cong...

I had four minors, but a pass is a pass! I'm so glad to finally get rid of the L-plates and not need to have someone supervising me. Hopefully I can go for my first adventure in my A40 very soon!

Yes, she finally went to the doctor this afternoon! When she was driven the short distance up the road to be loaded onto the truck, I was so happy I cried. It's been nearly a year that she had been sitting in our garden because I'd had such huge trouble finding a mechanic. Ash the mechanic is expect...

I've never been to the Walsall show, despite it only being down the road from me. I'll try and rectify that this year and see if I can bring Valentina along!

20230319_110238.jpg According to this Schedule of Repair Charges, I can have my gearbox rebuilt at my local Austin dealer for just £5 and 12 shillings! Now to find a time machine... There was also a driver's handbook for a Mk1 in the same shop - I already have one in better condition so I didn't bu...

I've sent him an email, hopefully I'll get a reply soon!

Hi all, I've reached the last few jobs on my A40 before it can go back on the road, but they're things I'm not able to do myself. Chiefly, wiring and the brakes, as well as a couple of odd jobs. I have the parts and just need someone to fit them. I've had a lot of trouble finding someone local who i...

Thanks everybody! About the crazy electrics: I ended up ordering a loom from Autosparks in October, which finally arrived last week. Decided to go for a brand new one after all for the peace of mind. I found a fairly local guy who can fit it, but given it's this time of year, it might have to wait u...

Not much else to say, really! I took my theory test this afternoon and passed with 48/50 on the multiple choice questions, and 48/75 on hazard perception. Hopefully soon I can get rid of the L plates once and for all!