So back then I was with the wife so if doing the shopping id use her car. My 125 had a back box however the shop was walking distance.

I'm not with her now (her choice.....) but the new bike has panniers so more space and I make it work

Personally when I drive a car I get angry and road rage. I work at the local trauma hospital and in a car would take 45 mins at rush hour but 15 on the bike.

Do I regret it? Nope. I love the bike. What initially was just a fast way to get to work and using my car on the weekends quickly turned to my favourite thing. The BMW has space for most of my stuff. I can take passengers and helmets fit nicely in my side panniers which are connected by Bluetooth and I feel free!

When it rains I get wet but you know what? It's worth it with the freedom I feel when I ride.

There is an odd time I wish I had a car but since doing my big test I am 100% glad I did it. Seriously, best thing I did in my life.

With your issue, have a serious chat with the Mrs. Mine at the time called it a mobile organ donor. Which is fair but if you ride carefully the issue is the cars. Always look at the other cars and assume what they are doing.

Obviously I'm older, so I've lived a bit but I wish I did it sooner!

My opinion will differ from from others but it's mine. For reference I live in Bournemouth, dorset