Cars...
We are a nation of car lovers and research from Auto Trader?said that nearly 1 in 5 Brits give their car a pet name, and?over 1 in 10 people agree that a car can make a person more attractive, with 11% admitting that they’re in love with their car. Well that’s what the internet says and I only looked following a couple hours of cleaning the two cars in the ‘Coleman Household Fleet’.
We have two cars, a larger family car, and a smaller run around which if you know me, you’ve probably seen. Both are used daily, mainly to shepherd children from A to B across Cardiff and are hence full of various spent items of food and the odd bit of rubbish. I’m sure you can imagine. ?
And after a couple of hours, both were antiseptically clean and as near to original to their original condition as I could make them. Now, I’m not one to have super expensive cars - I mean, why invest in a depreciating asset? They are in fact two very much middle of the road, French cars – enough said. ?
So, whilst cleaning said cars, it got me thinking what does having a clean car say about you – not what model. And depending on the context and how others might perceive them here are some thoughts. ?
Attention to Detail
It suggests that you pay attention to details and care about your belongings. ?
Responsibility
Maintaining a clean car can reflect a sense of responsibility and pride in ownership. ?
Professionalism
In some settings, like work or business, a clean car might indicate that you value appearances and professionalism. ?
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Organisation
It may suggest that you are an organised and tidy person, extending the same care to other areas of your life. ?
Respect for Others
If you often have passengers, a clean car can show that you care about their comfort and experience. ?
Self-Presentation
People might perceive you as someone who values personal hygiene and cleanliness in general. ?
Of course, these interpretations vary based on context and culture, but overall, a clean car generally leaves a positive impression – and if it is, congratulations as you tick all the boxes but if it’s a farmyard you might want to up your game and take it for a well-earned Spring-clean.
1,205 Marathons - 285 Ultras - 17 MDS - 9 GWR - 2 Clean Cars