could we have a new board for all things car related, please?

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At the moment if you want advice on what car to buy, what different car terms mean etc it's scattered all around the place.

Could we have a board just for car stuff please?

Yes not sure why the topic was got rid of a while back, seems quite sexist! We do want to talk about cars too Mumsnet

I think this is a good idea too.

Yes please. We have ones for genealogy and breast pumps - quite niche subjects yet most people run cars.

particularly important to have this on a predominantly female forum - it’s no longer universally the case that menz do the car buying and maintaining ;) especially for us single female parents.

I agree.
A shame the Car topic went.
Please bring it back.

Agree!

A good idea!

Yes please

Yes please!

I'd use it. Car buying is a minefield.

Good idea.

I was in a Kia e~Niro today. Excellent space for passengers at the back. I don’t know how it drives, as it was an Uber. The boot space “seemed” on the small side, but that’s just what I gleaned when twisting round to put the seat belt on.

It was deleted because it was barely used - so no sexist reasons

It used to direct you to a different board/forum though, which was irritating. I think because it was sponsored by Ford*. But if it was just another MN topic I think that would be a great idea.

*I was lucky enough to go on a day event at Donington Park, sponsored by Ford, when they launched the Ford Grand C-Max, so I'm very grateful for that!

Morning, everyone. Yes, as @Efacsen says, that board was removed a while back because it just wasn't being used.

Things do change though and if there's enough call for a board like that now and it's clear it will be well populated, we're always happy to have a rethink. Sounds like mostly what you'd like to discuss is which cars to buy? Or would people like a more generic cars board with discussions on other issues too? (Maybe not parking threads! ;-) )

Pop your thoughts here anyway, and we'll keep reading.

A generic car board please, not just which to buy.

A topic for parking disputes would be fab @HebeMumsnet

Sounds like this was already being discussed here at Mumsnet Towers and it's been given the green light (or at least the flashing amber light) - look out for a cars board coming soon....

That's great news @HebeMumsnet

@GoldenSunflowers I bloody love my e-Niro. It's a dream to drive. The boot is a reasonable size for an EV, there's more space if you remove the false floor in the boot. It's not quite tall enough for my DH's manual wheelchair to stand upright in, and not quite deep enough for it to fit in flat either. But I'm happy to compromise on that for such a brilliant car.

@HebeMumsnet Great news! But like @Swissrollover I'd like a board that's not just which one to buy (I want someone to explain the differences between different types of automatic transmissions first.).

Hurray!

a board a bit wider than what car to buy would be good.

it could cover stuff like insurance, maintenance, dealing with garages, etc.

A general 'Cars' board makes more sense. Covers all things Cars.

Hi everyone - thanks for the suggestion. We have revved up the Car topic again and you can find it here: https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/cars

Please make use of your board - we periodically review all topics and may retire any that are mostly tumbleweeds.

Thank you @BeckyAMumsnet 💐

Thank you @BeckyAMumsnet