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My M3W lives 3/4 mile away up a hill in a neighbours shed. I go to collect it on my bike, sometimes swapping cars over if forecast is good for a few days & I'll be using the M3W. Dont pay any rent, I cut the grass in exchange, arrangement suits both of us.

I live in Earley and I hadn't realised that RTCC are no longer an official dealer either, nor had they told me. From what I saw when I ordered mine from them in 2016, they had a close long term relationship with the factory so I'm more than a bit surprised. Mine is due for a service in the spring, so I might take it elsewhere.

As for keeping it outside, I would avoid if you can. I have lockup garages in Reading where I keep the toys that I have no space for at home, rented through a local agent. Or rent space from RTCC, but your access is a bit restricted.

It's a very good point about having a garage I can cycle to, and as a keen cyclist that is viable. However my biggest concern about owning the 3-wheeler is finding enough time to use it. I work full time and cycle to work almost every day, I have a 4 year old son who comes with me most weekend journeys, and my wife has explicitly ruled out him driving on the road in a car with zero crash protection. Other than car events and organised driving days it'll mostly be short journeys in the car, and if I have to add 5 minutes either side to collect and drop off the morgan from a garage I might find myself not bothering. If the car is right outside then I'll be more likely to use it for a 10-minute hop to town.

I'll keep an eye out for a garage. There are some local authority garages 200m from my house, but I understand there is a waiting list. There are also several garages to rent in the area, just nothing close enough at the moment. I'll join the waiting list and monitor the usual listing sites and hope something comes up. Until then I'll see about a sturdy portable garage on the driveway.

Further to the above, I have now driven one. It was quite an experience, and very intimidating. Coming from a big engined automatic GT car it was tough to get to grips with something so raw and direct, the clutch was tough to balance, the steering was heavy and direct, I slipped sideways pulling out of a junction on a damp road, my elbow was hanging out of the car and I felt very vulnerable every time a massive SUV came past me. I only had 15 minutes behind the wheel and didn't really have time to get over all that before it was over, but having had a few days to digest the experience I do think I want more of it. I expected it to be a totally different driving experience, but I don't think I was mentally prepared for just *how* different it is. It's like being in an entry level formula single seat racer, but on the road.

Next step is to do some more research, understand how I can make it fit in my life and then drive one again with a better idea of what it feels like. Some members on here have reached out to me directly with even more information and help, which I am hugely grateful for. I doubt I'd be willing to take the plunge on one of these without the knowledge that there are a dedicated group of enthusiasts to provide advice.

Also I would allow 5 mins for removing a cover and putting it somewhere to dry (do folks use alternate covers, 1 drying 1 to use?). Even with a garage I have a 5-10min routine (remove dust sheets, disconnect battery saver, gear up, remove other car car from drive, etc etc...). An M3W is not a convenience journey car IMHO...
Also the M3W does have crash protection and it would be a shame to deny your son rides in such a cool car! Of course drivers around the Reading area can be total idiots, but there are plenty of nice local country rides ...

A group of us often go to Blackbushe Airport Cafe for breakfast, I expect we will be going sometime in the next few weeks, keep an eye out for a post on here and come and meet us. It can't be too far from you.

took my 6 year old grandson for a spin in my M3W right after it arrived.... He said. "WOW! this is cool!"

https://www.courtmanandco.com/ are the local agent I use. My garages are near Reading Uni main entrance, but the agent has a number sites. Most are in gated secure yards and you do have 24 hour access. No power unfortunately. Cost is about £95 a month.

I'll keep an eye out, thanks.

That's actually part of the reason I prefer a pop-up garage, as it can simply be left up if it needs to dry. I have a cover that I use at the moment for my Aston if I'm leaving it for a while, and it's a real pain to have to dry the cover out. Plus a car should really be clean and dry before a cover goes on, which can be a pain.
I'm actually with you that I should be able to take my Son in the car, at least on short journeys. I'm hoping that if I get the car my Wife will get used to it and soften on the idea of him being in it. I'd have to drop him off at school in it, at least once.