How our cars become part of us
Anyone that truly loves cars, any real petrol head will tell you that cars are not just something that takes you from A to B. Cars are one of the few inanimate objects that really transcend themselves and become so much more than a simple conveyance. Much of this comes down to the fact that the car is such a freeing object to own. Remember buying your first car? You were buying freedom, independence, and the right to join so many others in enjoying the delights of motoring.
Here at Just Performance we believe that our cars are part of us and that a lot of this comes down to how a car can appeal to almost all of our senses. In this blog we are taking a look at exactly how cars get to our senses and make every time you come to sell harder and harder.
Taste
Taste is the only sense that your car doesn’t appeal to (unless it’s a roadster and you swallow a fly), but really 4 out of 5 is pretty good!
Sight
How do you choose your car? It relies partly at least on the visual aspect and how the looks of the car make you feel. It doesn’t have to be a universally accepted beauty such as a Jag E-type but you will undoubtedly be pulled in by the way it looks. If you look at your car and it doesn’t have something special about it then it may be time to upgrade.
Sound
Whether it is the rasp of the exhaust, the clunk of the door or even the stereo up front your car will undoubtedly make you like them even more. Once you truly know a car, hearing the exhaust note rise is like hearing a friend answer back. If you want your exhaust to make a little bit more of a song and dance then one of our performance exhaust systems will be sure to increase the aural impact of your car.
Touch
From the moment your hand hits the steering wheel your car is a mix of textures that is sure to evoke emotion and excitement. Certain materials really intensify the experience, the smooth cool feel of leather or the tactile wonder that is alcantara; they transform your car from simple conveyance to a sensory revelation.
Smell
This is one of the strongest factors in how our cars become part of us, whether it is that new car smell or even the smell of burning rubber these quickly become endearing qualities. If the smells in your car suddenly become somewhat less desirable then worry not as a good clean and a ‘new car’ air freshener are sure to bring it back to standard.
So the next time someone dismisses your love of cars as silly, or tries their hardest to convince you that they are just lumps of metal then feel free to use this blog as evidence. Those that don’t understand these points and do not have a car - or have never owned a car that was more than the sum of its parts - simply need to buy the right car to understand instantly. If you are struggling to find the missing piece that will make you even fonder of your car, don’t hesitate to contact us today and our experienced staff will be happy to help.
