Images by John 'K'

Here I am at nearly 42, and I have finally achieved one of life’s milestones that most people manage much sooner. I finally own my own car!

That’s not to say I’ve not had cars before, but they’ve either been company cars, or cars that I’ve paid for but were registered in my wife’s name. I’ve also owned a few motorbikes in my time. This one though is mine, is in my name, and is owned by me (and not some finance company).

I didn’t realise how good that would make me feel!

If you’re interested, it’s a silver Mitsubishi Endeavor!

Funny thing is, if I’d stayed in the UK, I would still be quite happily driving a company car – it took me to up and move to California for this to happen as a consequence!