Caroline Egan 

Me and my motor Mike Oldfield

What are you driving? A new green Mercedes S500.
  
  


What are you driving?

A new green Mercedes S500.

What does that say about you?

I like comfort.

What do you like about it?

It does everything for you. The steering wheel lifts up to let you in and the doors lock themselves. I particularly like the GPS navigation system. I can programme in my local pub or restaurant and it takes me there. It's big enough for all my 5 kids to squeeze into. There's a radar so if anything comes close it lets me know. The only downside is that it's large so parking can be a nightmare.

Why did you buy it?

I want to be comfortable when I'm driving and not hassled.

What kind of driver are you?

I need to drive slowly because my daughter suffers from car sickness.

Any bad habits?

Once in Ibiza I ended up on a crash barrier. I was banned for a year for drink driving. I learned my lesson.

What was your first car?

A mini, which cost £60 from a scrap garage.

What do you use your car for?

Going to restaurants, pubs, tootling around town and theme parks for the kids.

Have you ever experienced roadrage?

No. I don't understand it.

What sort of state is your car in?

I like to keep it perfect and beautiful. I get annoyed with people who drop sweet wrappers. I do smoke in the car but the ash tray is tucked away.

What's in the boot and the glove compartment?

Nothing but manuals.

Have you ever had sex in a car?

Yes, but not in this one. Not yet. I did in my Porsche. It's true what they say with the windows - they do get steamed up.

What do you listen to on the road?

I hate having music on. I've gone off radio with DJs chattering like idiots. I love the silence of a quiet car. I just listen to the computer's instructions.

What would be your dream car?

I'm driving it. I've had all the cars I want: Ferrari, Porsche, Bentley.

Who would be your dream passenger?

It would be me. When I was banned I enjoyed being the passenger. It's tiresome having to steer. I enjoy looking around. I don't like people who chatter.

 

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