9 Things That Your Non-Car Friends Will Never Understand About You

1. We relish Christmas more than any other 'species'

Who doesn’t love experiencing oversteer at 5mph? If you own a Mazda MX-5, then it’s your time to shine! Less traction, more action!

2. Our priorities are different

Why do we live on ramen noodles and skip all the club nights? Because that project car in the shed isn’t going to build itself. Car parts are not exactly cheap, so most of us are more than happy to compromise on everyday essentials.

3. Rain is not cuddling weather

While some of us may think that a stormy Sunday afternoon is the ideal time to cuddle in bed with our significant other, the harsh reality is that we can save ourselves a lot of money by doing all our tyre-slaying activities in heavy rain. Of course, this would only take place at your local abandoned airfield…

4. You develop a relationship with a car

Most petrolheads will agree that the more interaction you have with people, the more you will love cars.

5. Tunnels = windows down

Passengers hate it when you fiddle with their window. Unfortunately for them, tunnels and straight-pipe exhaust systems allow us to play the song of our people. Which we will always do!

6. We can't always pick up the phone

Not being able to reach your loved one can cause panic and anger. Loosening that last stubborn nut that holds the subframe can be even more frustrating. Be patient, there is no need to think the worst straight away…

7. We love doing the dishes

It doesn’t matter if you’re a car guy or a car girl, doing those dishes is something we can’t ignore. Most car enthusiasts are obsessive about their wheels, and we can’t blame them. Always keep your shoes clean!

8. We don't need anti-depressants

With its ups and downs, life is a lot like a roller coaster. When life gets tough, many people turn to their doctors for help. For us, however, a Sunday drive on some rural twisties can boost our mood like nothing else. Give it a try!

9. We often speak in quotes

Have you ever tried to watch your favorite car movie with the sound off? You’d be surprised how much of the script is etched into your memory. Even in everyday situations, you might catch us using a famous line. Please excuse us.