rupert,when i got "ran" i did not intend to keep her long term,i had already bought no.1 she is tax exempt which i am more than happy with that idea!so am planning to part with "ran" in 2-3 yrs depending how finnances go.while i do up no.1,now i also have no.3 not tax exempt,so may become a donor for no.1...but almost could be a plan there,how long are you away for??? my riley is coming off the road when the mot runs out 3/07 so i will need "ran" but i still have use of my daughters mini,so i could manage without "ran" finances are tight at the moment so i might accept an offer for "ran" she may end up on ebay shortly [:0]