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?
“What’s the point in making it better? The motorway only goes up to 70mph”
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"It’s just a car"
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"I’m thinking about an LS swap for my RX-7"
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“Why do you drive an old car?”
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"Cars are for going from point A to point B"
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“Why you need an manual, when automatic can do the shifting for you?”
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"You need a girlfriend, man"
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Non petrolhead: "Can I drive?"
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“Pretty sure that’s a Lambo dude”
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"You don’t need a fast car, where are you gonna use it?"
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“What’s the point of cars? It’s just an expensive hobby that you’ll regret in the future.”
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When you are washing your car there is always the person who says: "you can wash my car next"
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“Honey, I’m going to bed now” - Suggesting you should stop working on your car and go with her
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Comments
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
(Noncarguy)-hey dude I bought Toyota yaris base model for 45000 TL
-why didn’t you bought Ford Sierra RS cosworth
(Noncarguy)-because yaris is new
An article directed at non car guys in a website intirely dedicated to car guys.
ahahha
I mean I agree but still,find it funny
You know you’re dating a petrolhead when you’re not the only one he’s excited to see when he comes home from vacation. And you’re ok with it.
completely accurate!!!