Rant: Convertibles

Why on earth would you buy a soft-top car and then drive around with the roof up? The weather has been gorgeous here for most of the summer and now we're having another few days of glorious weather, so why wouldn't you make the most of it? I really don't get it. Surely you buy a convertible because you love the idea of open top driving, or does the 'idea' not quite match the reality.

I know they can be windy, noisy and the sun shines in your face but I love my little soft-top. It might not be the most reliable of cars (it is made by Rover after all) and has had it's fair share of break-downs and expense but there's nothing guaranteed to put a smile on my face, driving along with the top down, wind in your hair (maybe that's part of the problem), sun on your face (just put on the sunscreen) and a good tune on the CD player.

Even in the middle of winter, if the sun is out I'll wrap up warm put the heater on full blast and still drive around with the top down. Even if it's raining - as long as you're not stopped in traffic you can handle a light shower.

So all you convertible owners - if the sun is shining I don't want to see you driving around with the top up.