Bearing in mind the crashing that came through the cabin as the Smart fell into some of the North's worst potholes, I half expected some suspension damage. But the Roadster's a tough little cookie, and the only damage was to my backside after enduring these roads.

Elsewhere, the traction control and ABS warning lights still flash on at least once a month for no apparent reason. As this problem can be reset just by switching the engine on and off I haven't bothered to visit the dealer. Has anyone else had this problem? If you have email fastfleet@evo.co.uk

The Smart leaves us soon, so there'll be an end-of-term report next month.