Unfamiliar A-roads in an unfamiliar A-Class held no terrors for its latest custodian. Perfect timing. A stretch that included a decent cross-country drive and a long, sun-drenched Easter weekend coincided with a welcome stint in the editor's Mercedes A250 AMG Line, and a golden chance to sample a hatch of suitably warm character. Last time I admitted to some negligence in the cleanliness of my previous Audi A6 Avant, but it turns out I'm not the only one. Still, a couple of hours cleaning off Mr Tisshaw's grime [road testing assessment by-product, actually... - ed] was well spent, especially with a couple of juniors on hand to 'help'. Washing a car is always a great way to get to know it, and a couple of thoughts struck as I worked up a frothy lather.
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