For many people, their car isn’t just a way to get around. It’s also a reflection of who they are as a person. People who take pride in their vehicles have a personal attachment to how it impacts their lifestyle and image. When you take your car on the road or invite a guest to ride with you, you give others a peek into your personality, values and style. Learn about what your car could be saying about you by browsing this guide so that you can hit the streets with pride.
Bright Colors Exude Excitement
A car with bright colors immediately lets others know that you’re not afraid to be the center of attention. Bright colors evoke a sports-car mentality regardless of the actual kind of car your drive. While some bright colors, like cherry red, are more common among floor models, opting for a flashy, uncommon color like canary yellow, hot pink, bright cobalt blue, or lime green makes you stand out on the road and screams confidence or even cockiness.
Custom Paint Jobs Show Your Obsession
When people commit to a custom paint job or full-body car decal, you know they are serious about their vehicle and love customization. Whether you’re outfitting your hippie van with groovy, swirling colors or painting flames on the side of your truck, a custom paint job shows that you’re not the type of person who hops from car to car. If you have a custom paint job, you’re likely passionate and highly committed, with plans to drive your vehicle for years to come.
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Bumper Stickers Tell A Story
Peppering your car with bumper stickers indicates that you’re outgoing and excited to start up a conversation. Instead of letting people make assumptions about you based on your car, you tell them directly about your interests and beliefs. People with bumper stickers want to make a statement and stand out but aren’t as extreme as those who opt for a full-body paint job.
Older Cars Show Consistent Care
If you drive an older car, others will likely see you as a reliable person with old-school sensibilities. You don’t care about what other people think and believe that if something ain’t broke, you don’t fix it. People who drive older cars are passionate about quality and want their stuff to be built to last. Of course, a meticulously maintained classic car may have more sophistication than an old beater car with 300,000 miles, but both vehicles show an appreciation for classic craftsmanship and the value of maintenance.
Trucks Boast Toughness
Whether you like it or not, truck drivers have a reputation for being aggressive. The presence of a massive truck on the road is automatically assertive and may be intimidating to others. However, driving a truck also has positive connotations of being hardworking and versatile, especially if you live in the country. People who drive trucks work hard and play hard, and they want their vehicle to be able to keep up with their adventures.
Minivans Are Friendly And Reliable
If trucks are associated with rolling down dirt roads in the countryside, minivans are a symbol of suburbia. While minivan drivers aren’t as imposing as truck owners, they know how to keep to a schedule and get things done. They might be seen as friendly and unassuming, and people expect to see a handful of children spill out of the doors, sports equipment in hand, when you pull up to the park. If you have a minivan, you’re likely the ‘mom ‘ of your friend group even if you don’t have kids: the first person to offer help in a pinch and always prepared with snacks, Band-Aids and bottles of water.
Luxury Vehicles Scream Superiority
Luxury cars are a symbol of wealth, showing others on the road that you have the money and status to splurge on a high-end daily driver. People assume that luxury car drivers are classy and high-powered. Another stereotype about luxury cars is that their drivers can be stuck-up, but luxury car drivers are also self-assured and confident enough not to care what others think. The privacy, comfort, and discretion of their top-tier vehicle block out the judgment from outside the cabin and help these drivers enjoy the smooth ride.
Messy Cars Are For Multitaskers
If your passenger seat, back seat, and trunk are all filled to the brim, you’re probably busy and always on the go. Messy cars can indicate that you’re a daydreamer who isn’t concerned with practical upkeep. Driving a messy car shows that you don’t sweat the small stuff, evoking a relaxed and laid-back impression despite your jam-packed schedule. Your messy car can also indicate that you’re a bit of a lone wolf, since people who drive alone are probably less worried about making passengers comfortable with a pristine interior.
Dings And Dents Show Tenacity
We’ve all seen the type of car that makes you wonder how it’s still on the road: plastic bags duct-taped over open windows, a side door that won’t shut, a front bumper zip-tied on or a crumpled trunk door that tells the story of a gnarly rear-end collision. Despite the challenges this car has been through, it’s somehow still trucking, and so is the driver. People who drive clunkers are no stranger to overcoming adversity and have the DIY skills to squeeze out the last few miles out of any car.
Does The Car You Drive Reflect Your Personality?
Some of these stereotypes may ring true for you, but not everyone’s car is an accurate window to their soul. Remember that what other people think doesn’t really matter, and enjoying the experience of owning your car is what is truly important. If you want your car to better reflect your personality but don’t want to switch cars, you can add small touches to make your vehicle your own through stickers, seat covers, tech upgrades and more.
If you’re ready to find a car that truly expresses who you are, get started by browsing our extensive online inventory. You can also come see us in person and try out the cars in our showroom so that you’re able to visualize your dream car. We have a range of models in exciting colors with tons of custom features that you can personally select to create a curated, customized experience inside and out.
