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25 Things You Should Know Before You Decide To Date A 'Car Guy'

He will need time to work on his car, he'll spend money on his car, and you will probably be taking his car when you go out.

Dana Sheehan

Jul 18, 2018

Rutgers University

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Being in a relationship with a car guy is a little different. It means that he will need time to work on his car, he'll spend money on his car, and you will probably be taking his car when you go out. For some, that's time wasted. But for me and many others, we love it. There are a lot of things that factor into a relationship with a car guy, from constant car shows to being careful around any part of his car. Here are 25 things you should know about dating a car guy.

1. Seriously, car shows. And meet ups.

I mean it. If it's not a car show, then it's a meet up. Every weekend, random week nights, and even out of state.

2. You'll never go to a mechanic again

Not only will he fix whatever is broken for (probably) cheap, but he'll keep checking just in case.

3. You'll always hear when he arrives and when he leaves

Because there's a good chance that exhaust will be loud.

4. He'll be passionate — very passionate — about his car

Very... very... passionate.

5. You won't be eating or drinking in the car

Accidents happen, but he won't risk it in his car.

6. You'll never drive again

He'll always want to drive.

7. Don't. Slam. The. Door.

You'll hurt it!

8. Get ready for car shows and YouTube videos

YouTube is full of endless car videos, along with the discovery channel

9. He'll have more photos of cars than you

But per every 20 car photos, there may be one of you!

10. He'll probably want you to learn stick

Because who drives an automatic?

11. Cleaning the car is a process

Wash, rinse, repeat... over and over...

12. Get ready to park in the back of the parking lot

Get ready for that daily exercise, because he will take no risks around other cars and instead will park in an empty spot all the way in the back with at least four empty spots each way.

13. A lot of money will be spent on anything car related

Say goodbye to saving any money!

14. It'll be slightly easier to shop for him

The gift is simple: something car related.

15. He'll constantly talk about cars, even around your non-car friends

He'll never stop talking about cars, even once he's lost everyone's attention.

At least he's passionate!

16. You'll help him with his project cars

Even if it's just passing him a tool.

17. Some project cars will never get done

Some are just a lost cause and a loss of money.

18. His car will have a name

And you will respect it.

19. He will name every nice car on the street...

20. ... and you'll need to learn, too

21. Holding hands while driving? Nope.

You can't hold hands and drive a stick at the same time.

22. He thinks everyone on the street wants to race

It doesn't matter who it is.

23. You may be caught up in an actual street race

24. His car will be "his baby" and he loves her dearly

25. But he loves you more... really!

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25 Things You Should Know Before You Decide To Date A 'Car Guy'

He will need time to work on his car, he'll spend money on his car, and you will probably be taking his car when you go out.

1. Seriously, car shows. And meet ups.

2. You'll never go to a mechanic again

3. You'll always hear when he arrives and when he leaves

4. He'll be passionate — very passionate — about his car

5. You won't be eating or drinking in the car

6. You'll never drive again

7. Don't. Slam. The. Door.

8. Get ready for car shows and YouTube videos

9. He'll have more photos of cars than you

10. He'll probably want you to learn stick

11. Cleaning the car is a process

12. Get ready to park in the back of the parking lot

13. A lot of money will be spent on anything car related

14. It'll be slightly easier to shop for him

15. He'll constantly talk about cars, even around your non-car friends

16. You'll help him with his project cars

17. Some project cars will never get done

18. His car will have a name

19. He will name every nice car on the street...

20. ... and you'll need to learn, too

21. Holding hands while driving? Nope.

22. He thinks everyone on the street wants to race

23. You may be caught up in an actual street race

24. His car will be "his baby" and he loves her dearly

25. But he loves you more... really!

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