We are coming up to our one year anniversary of being a car-free household and I've loved it! I suspect I'm someone who falls a bit more into the category of assuming it will all work out - my spouse? Not so much! He had a number of concerns so it meant that we did a lot of research before making this jump - but he's been pleasantly surprised that, for the most part, it has all worked out. There have been hiccups along the way (like when the battery died on our carshare vehicle while we were out of town!) but for the most part it's been a net positive. Plus, to the point of this newsletter, we have been able to save a lot more money since we no longer have to buy car insurance, fuel, general maintenance, or deal with the cost (and inconvenience) of car breakdowns and repairs. Anyway, if you're considering trying out a car-free lifestyle, even for the short-term, I'm happy to answer any questions :)
We are coming up to our one year anniversary of being a car-free household and I've loved it! I suspect I'm someone who falls a bit more into the category of assuming it will all work out - my spouse? Not so much! He had a number of concerns so it meant that we did a lot of research before making this jump - but he's been pleasantly surprised that, for the most part, it has all worked out. There have been hiccups along the way (like when the battery died on our carshare vehicle while we were out of town!) but for the most part it's been a net positive. Plus, to the point of this newsletter, we have been able to save a lot more money since we no longer have to buy car insurance, fuel, general maintenance, or deal with the cost (and inconvenience) of car breakdowns and repairs. Anyway, if you're considering trying out a car-free lifestyle, even for the short-term, I'm happy to answer any questions :)
I would LOVE to chat about your experience Melissa! I'll message you. I'm so glad you shared this.
If I had made the choices to live in the city I would definitely consider being car free. Living in the country it would impossible.
I hope you figure out what is best for you.
Thanks Kristen! I appreciate that. I think I'm going to give it a whirl, at lease for a few months.