When I was still very young and despite having both licences, and a paid job, unable to afford a car - I did actually consider a Bond Bug. This is late '70's.
Then, through pure chance met the Secretary ( or Treasurer ) of the BBOC. Lived in the same village as I did. Took me one visit to his "workshop" to realise he was very very lucky to live right next door to the Hospital.
Best use for the Reliant mechanics was the Royce Creasy Feet Forward M/C family. To this day, regret not having tried one.
Ah but then : I landed a better job, bought a Subaru Pick Up and the first Laverda. Not looked back since.