Whether your car’s spotless or full of receipts and snack wrappers, you’ll probably recognise yourself in one of these five car owner types. We’re just here for the honesty, not the judgement.
Some people keep their car spotless. Not a sweet wrapper in sight, not a smudge on the dash. Then there’s the rest of us, quietly ignoring the half-empty bottle rolling around in the footwell and pretending the crumbs don’t exist. Whether you’re car-proud or just getting from A to B, how you treat your car says more than you think. No judgement here.
Let’s see where you fit:
The ‘It’s Fine’ Driver
There’s a jacket in the back that’s been there since March, and no one knows where that empty water bottle came from. But nothing smells too bad, and the windows still roll down, so it’s fine. Mostly.
These drivers don’t stress about mess. They’ve probably never Googled “how to get crumbs out of a gearstick”, and that’s alright with us.
“Just move that bag and you’ll be grand.”
The ‘I’ll Do It This Weekend’ Type
They’ve bought the sponge. They’ve got the car shampoo. They’ve maybe even watched a few cleaning reels. And yet, somehow, it’s still not happened.
There’s a bag in the boot waiting to go to the charity shop, a receipt from February in the cupholder, and a face mask that hasn’t seen daylight since 2021. It’s not filthy- just slightly neglected.
“It’s on my to-do list... just not today.”
The ‘Sorry About the Mess’ Apologiser
They know. You know. The car’s not quite guest-ready, but it’s not a disaster either. These drivers will apologise three times before you’ve even sat down, then start panicking about where they left their aux cable.
They do care. Life just gets in the way sometimes.
“It’s usually cleaner than this, I swear.”
The ‘Peace and Quiet in a Peugeot’ One
This person treats their car like a little safe space. Not showroom-clean, but calm. Tidy enough to feel in control. There’s usually music playing, or total silence if that’s the mood.
You’ll find hand sanitiser in the door, lip balm in the cupholder, probably some gum and an emergency cereal bar. It’s not about being extra. It’s just nice to have your stuff where you need it.
“This car is my therapy room with wheels.”
The ‘My Car = My Identity’ Person
Modded. Clean. Organised. Possibly named.
This car isn’t just transport, it’s part of their personal brand. It’s always washed, smells how they want it to, and everything inside has its place. They’ve got a favourite parking spot, a go-to playlist, and probably a strong opinion on alloys.
They’ve posted it on their story more than once. They might not say it out loud, but they’d rather drive this than upgrade to something boring.
Has opinions about tyre pressure and air freshener brands.
Proud of it. Posts about it.
“She’s old but she’s mine.”
Most of us are a mix of a few of these, depending on the week. Maybe your car’s spotless right now. Maybe it looks like you live in it. Either way, we’ve seen it all.
We’re not here to judge. We just keep things running.
If yours could do with a freshen-up, a check-up, or something in between, you know where we are.
