How To Fall In Love With Your Car

Cars aren’t what they used to be. While for some, they retain their magic, for many people, they’ve become a part of the furniture – nothing special. If you feel like you’ve fallen out of love with your car, then this post is for you. We look at how you can admire it once more and feel like you did when you were a child. 

Buy An Old Car

New cars are designed to be functional, practical, and safety-conscious. And while those are all admirable properties in a vehicle, they aren’t going to get the passions flowing. 

Therefore, it’s often a good idea to buy used cars when you’re trying to rediscover your love for driving. Running something with the same characteristics as the cars you grew up with can create a sense of nostalgia. 

You could also go back even further to the classic car era. These vehicles don’t have any of the fancy functions of their contemporary counterparts, but they do have heart and passion. 

Go To A Wrench-Fest

If you have buddies who are into cars, you could go along with them to a weekend wrench-fest. These are an opportunity to practice your mechanic skills without risking anyone else’s vehicle. 

The idea of these events is to teach you the basics. You’ll learn how to change the oil on the vehicle, swap out the spark plugs, and clean the interior. However, you could also learn more advanced skills, like suspension setup if the tools are available at the location. 

Hit The Open Road

Don’t limit your driving to the same route every day to and from work. Instead, travel further afield and drive along your favorite roads. Go somewhere epic where you can feel the joy of driving again. Hire a convertible if you have to. 

Give Your Car A Pet Name

Another cool idea is to give your car a special name that means something to you. Leaving it nameless can sometimes make you feel alienated from it. 

Yes, it’s not a person or a dog. But having a name for your car somehow makes it more relevant to your life. Call it the Bat-mobile if you must!

Keep Your Car Clean

Lastly, you can increase the pride you feel about your car by keeping it clean. Giving it a good scrub and polish helps it look its best and guarantees that you’ll look after it to avoid scuffs. 

If you want, pay for a professional valet on the inside every month. These only cost a few dollars but the professionals are so much better than trying to do it yourself. 
For the outside, invest in a good seal and wax job. You want to do everything you can to prevent the elements from infiltrating the vehicle and leaving it rusty (especially on the underside).