Certain personality types of drivers influence their vehicle choices and auto repair habits. Here are some things to think about.
Did you know that the type of car a person drives and how they perform auto repair will say a lot about his or her personality? It's true. Who needs to take a personality profile test online or at your local psychologists' office when all you have to do is check the driveway,
garage and glove box full of repair records? Here are some things to think about:
Choice of Automobile: You know it's true; look at your vehicle choices and of those of your friends and family members and you will see a correlation between their personality and their set of wheels. Oftentimes, a person's pocketbook and life circumstances will play a part in the selection process, as well. Here are some cars and the people they reflect:
- Jeeps: The more rugged the jeep, the more outdoorsy and adventurous the driver usually is. The person who chooses this mode of transportation is often a hiker, river runner, kayak owner and one who likes to drive over gigantic boulders to park his or her car.
- American made mini-van: American made cars in the shapes of mini-vans are coveted by soccer moms across the nation. Why? So she can haul her brood all over the place with all their gear. These are family vehicles that are perfect for family vacations and road trips. They often have a DVD player in the back so the kiddos can watch hours of Disney movies while moms and dads can share the driving in peace.
- Eco-friendly smart cars: There little gas sippers or those that use alternative energy sources are really good for the planet. They reduce emissions, leave less of a carbon footprint, and are as cute as a bug. This driver often recycles everything, buys all his or her groceries at organic health food marts and has likely cut gluten from his or her diet.
Auto repair habits:
- DIYer: If a person is a hard care do-it-yourselfer, he or she is probably independent, bright, resourceful and frugal. These motorists fall into two categories, however. One category is the truly smart bunch that fixes what they can and knows their limitations. The stuff that's out of these drivers' leagues will be turned over to the mechanics. The other camp is die-hard cheap or broke and does it by themselves or doesn't do it at all.
- Overzealous: This motorist does everything according to the owners' manual on time and keeps all records in an alphabetized file. Sure, his or her car is in good shape, but those OCD tendencies can be grueling.
- In the middle: The happy-medium motorist keeps the vehicle's oil changed, tune-ups done close to on-time and takes it to the repair shop when things break down. He or she has a small emergency fund allotted for repairs but still gripes and cringes when breakdowns occur. This auto owner is fairly laid back, normal and fun to hang out with.
Car choices and auto repair habits tell a lot about a motorist's personality. Did you recognize your own quirks or those of someone that you love?
