The reason it is so effective against potholes and rough roads is down to a suspension system designed specifically to absorb road imperfections and deliver a smooth, cushioned ride.
There is a way forward, but that would require the Chancellor tearing up all her damaging fiscal policies from last year and, indeed, pulling apart many of those of her Tory predecessors.
Rachel Reeves is facing a mounting backlash over her botched business rates reforms as industry leaders warn crippling taxes are 'killing high street firms'.
The failure rate for small-caps is 60 to 80 per cent, which is why investing in the sector is high risk and requires nerves of steel, unlimited patience and a portfolio approach.