Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Cars as Our Everyday Necessity

By Gabrielle Husfelt


Steel, rubber, and leather are not the first things most of us think of as being particularly warm and fuzzy, but attach those materials to four wheels and a softly murmuring engine, and not a small percentage of onlookers will get a little mushy. Cars have become not only status symbols, but also outlets for emotions and sensory stimulation, as well as reflections of the owners' personalities, values and lifestyles. We defend our car's place on the road, secure its parking spot, and protect it from those who threaten it. We turn to for comfort every time we jump in for a soothing drive. We count on it to help us arrive at our destinations-whether physical or esoteric.

People seem to drive-or aspire to drive-vehicles that match their ages and self-images. Very young drivers wouldn't get caught driving full-sized sedans or mini-vans. Younger adults gravitate toward sportier cars that reflect their income status or their lifestyles. Guys seem to want either a small, speedy, sports car or the other extreme, a powerful truck with all of the packages that tow, fly through mud, and engage all four wheels when the occasion demands. Women look for places to store their stuff, similar to the way they buy a purse. Older drivers won't put up with the ride and noise of a car with a stiff suspension. People choose their cars as carefully as they choose their human companions.

Perhaps cars are more then machines to us because they provide the sensory comforts of aromatherapy, color therapy and reverse touch therapy. That's why a new car sends a thrill to the owner for such a long period of time and why people tend to buy new cars before they really need them. All drivers love the new car smell, and once it's gone, the car seems old. Automobiles have become a dominant driving force in North America. From the economy to our daily activities, our cultures revolve around automobiles. And with the way our economies are changing, our cost of insurance is rising. It is important to keep in mind that to find the best deals on Kanetix acquired by Monitor Clipper you should go online to do online quote comparisons. Keeping your cost of insurance at a minimum can put more money in your bank account.

Color can break a deal, even if the price is better than right. Women look for stylish colors, as do men; however, men tend to avoid colors that are usually classified as feminine-like sky blue or autumn mist. Nothing gets the fingers tingling like the slick surface of brand new clear coat, the plush texture of cloth or the supple give of new leather.

Cars have become such a part of living that we anthropomorphize them. Automobile advertisers often use descriptors that sound human. There are cars marketed as having muscle on the road, some are aggressive, yet elegant, and others are jacks-of-all-trades, masters-of-all-roads. The Audi 7 is touted as being athletic and poised. BMW's Series 1 claims to be handsome with sporting intentions. Nothing screams humanity more than talking cars that express human emotions like those in the Disney-Pixar films.

An automobile often becomes a beloved member of the family and many people name their cars. The trend of donating old cars to charity resembles a rite of passage similar to sending the kids off to college or, through marriage, to the children's own families. That way, there is no real parting with a beloved companion, only a loving exchange.




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