13 Things You Should Never Say To A Petrolhead

Being a petrolhead is a way of life. We love our cars and can't comprehend why others don't share the same passion. So we asked you guys a crucial question: what are the worst things to say to a car guy?

Neil Winn

04 Mar 2016

13 Things You Should Never Say To A Petrolhead

“What’s the point in making it better? The motorway only goes up to 70mph”

"It’s just a car"

"I’m thinking about an LS swap for my RX-7"

“Why do you drive an old car?”

"Cars are for going from point A to point B"

“Why you need an manual, when automatic can do the shifting for you?”

"You need a girlfriend, man"

Non petrolhead: "Can I drive?"

“Pretty sure that’s a Lambo dude”

"You don’t need a fast car, where are you gonna use it?"

“What’s the point of cars? It’s just an expensive hobby that you’ll regret in the future.”

When you are washing your car there is always the person who says: "you can wash my car next"

“Honey, I’m going to bed now” - Suggesting you should stop working on your car and go with her

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Or when someone calls your car by the completely wrong make and model.

IF there was a list for the top 10 things to NOT say to Alex Kersten, No.1 would be either “Shut up!” or to argue with him over running over a dog in the Audi.Or arguing over Phil Collins affiliation..

After some dramas in friendhood, my girlfriend is actually happy that i’m a petrolhead.

If i’m not at home, i’m in my garage. If i’m not in my garage, i’m probably bringing something to the garage. No hassle, no drama, always knows where i am.

For exchange she gets some quality track time (heck, she has more medals and trophies than me! - consider this as a warning, when you school your girlfriend for the races :D).

Or why do you fix on a car that dosen’t work

That is the Curse of Speed which has plagued me all my life. I am a slave to it. On my tombstone they will carve, “IT NEVER GOT FAST ENOUGH FOR ME.”
-Hunter S. Thompson