Originally Posted by bragi

My situation is probably different -my job is not very far away- but I just went cold turkey. One day I was driving almost everywhere I went. The next day. a guy picked up my car that I sold, and I was suddenly car-free. It took me about a day to figure out that the car hadn't actually been necessary at all. I've bought a couple of cars since then, but they don't last very long. Right now, virtually all of my trips are by bike or transit. I like not having a car: it's more convenient, more financially sensible, and does wonders for your peace of mind. I'm not saying I never drive a car; I do drive once or twice every few months via a car-sharing service. I just don't think you need to actually own one.