Yes, you can impress them but you can also think out of the box

At this time of the year, I am happy that my kids are off my hands - no spending of thousands on a matric dress, no teenage last minute angst and, especially, no wondering what vehicle to acquire to make a head-turning entrance.

- Brendan Seery

This latter part of the end-ofschool silliness has become an expensive "arms race" as parents (because they put up their money) vie to outdo each other with the most awesome ride for their offspring.