If you’re a car driver, you’ll never forget the moment when - after what seemed like an eternity of waiting - your driving test assessor turned to you and said the words: "Congratulations, you’ve passed your driving test."
Putting the keys in the ignition for the first time on your own felt like a wave of elation, replacing any nervousness you felt before.
From that day forward, your car has accompanied you on your life journey. It's become a staple in your everyday life, helping you to discover new adventures and create new experiences with the people you love.
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Every car you've ever driven has become a part of your personality. Whether it’s the beat-up Volkswagen Explorer that can barely carry your surfboard to the beach every weekend, the Audi TT convertible that you’ve been saving for all winter in preparation for top-down summer cruising, or the Ford S-Max you got when safety and space for the kids became your top priorities on the road.
Cars are also woven into the fabric of our culture, achieving iconic status on the big and small screen thanks to the Bond films, Herbie in The Love Bug, K.I.T.T. in Knight Rider and the Batmobile, just to name a few. They evoke an aspirational response from people and also an emotional one, connected to nostalgia and treasured family memories.
Interestingly, Auto Trader, the UK's number one digital motoring marketplace, found that our relationship with the car is so strong that it actually makes us appear better looking, well-off and sophisticated. So, emulating James Bond and his iconic DB7 makes you more attractive?
In fact, an Auto Trader poll found that only 14% of respondents said that a convertible enhanced a driver’s attractiveness, as opposed to 27% of respondents who said that a hatchback made a driver seem better-looking. Just make sure it’s not pink or orange, as these were voted the least-attractive car colours…
So we love the way they make us look, and we love the way our cars make us feel. But what else do we love about our cars? Click through the slideshow below to find out...
Putting the keys in the ignition for the first time on your own felt like a wave of elation, replacing any nervousness you felt before.
From that day forward, your car has accompanied you on your life journey. It's become a staple in your everyday life, helping you to discover new adventures and create new experiences with the people you love.
Every car you've ever driven has become a part of your personality. Whether it’s the beat-up Volkswagen Explorer that can barely carry your surfboard to the beach every weekend, the Audi TT convertible that you’ve been saving for all winter in preparation for top-down summer cruising, or the Ford S-Max you got when safety and space for the kids became your top priorities on the road.
Cars are also woven into the fabric of our culture, achieving iconic status on the big and small screen thanks to the Bond films, Herbie in The Love Bug, K.I.T.T. in Knight Rider and the Batmobile, just to name a few. They evoke an aspirational response from people and also an emotional one, connected to nostalgia and treasured family memories.
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Interestingly, Auto Trader, the UK's number one digital motoring marketplace, found that our relationship with the car is so strong that it actually makes us appear better looking, well-off and sophisticated. So, emulating James Bond and his iconic DB7 makes you more attractive?
In fact, an Auto Trader poll found that only 14% of respondents said that a convertible enhanced a driver’s attractiveness, as opposed to 27% of respondents who said that a hatchback made a driver seem better-looking. Just make sure it’s not pink or orange, as these were voted the least-attractive car colours…
So we love the way they make us look, and we love the way our cars make us feel. But what else do we love about our cars? Click through the slideshow below to find out...