Suprasteve Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 ..not aimed at all women !!! for example my other half has never washed her car since i've known her (probably cause muggins here will do it) also she wouldn't have a clue where the dipstick is. I borrowed her car and whilst driving it felt...well wrong...so i got out and checked the tyres, they looked well low. Took it to get them pumped up - the lowest had 4psi in it the highest only 20 psi are us blokes to blame ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Yep!! My missus has had her BMW for 12 months and although it is a maintained lease car she has never looked under the bonnet and doesn't even know where the lever is to open it! She has also never checked her tyre pressures or water levels!! Luckily I have...................once!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 blimey! everything you have said there is the same as mine. Never washes it. Cant do the oil Doesnt even fill up the washer bottle Tyres pressure was really low until i fixed it and worst of all, since she had a service its started to sound like a diesel, but she cant be botherd to book it back in to get the problem sorted!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 You guys are very brave. I'm just watching this thread until the girls wake up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 are us blokes to blame ??? Dunno, but I cant rest easy until I've checked the wifes car over regularly. She really has no idea or inclination to learn the basics, and I only get to find a problem by checking it myself. I'd feel guilty if I left her to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 I know blokes that are the same. In fact most of them are clueless when it comes to their cars. They do seem to manage to wash them occasionally though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Its because women only see cars as a thing to get them from A to B. To men a car is much more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Its because women only see cars as a thing to get them from A to B. To men a car is much more! Not all of them - a lot of modern 'metro-sexual' men have no idea what an engine does, and would happily call out the AA to change their wheel in the event of a puncture. I saw it on TV, doncha know, so it must be true. As for my missus, she helped me change her back discs and pads on her car, and insisted on doing most of the work Only trouble is, she keeps trying to nick my Sonax to wash the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cas Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Not all of them - a lot of modern 'metro-sexual' men have no idea what an engine does, and would happily call out the AA to change their wheel in the event of a puncture. I saw it on TV, doncha know, so it must be true. I'll have a skinny Latte and a goats cheese and spinage panini please, Now where did I park my Peugeot 307CC again? :D Good topic tho. What is odd, is I know girls that are fastidious about their cars, but don't mind if the car you drive is a bit scruffy, as long as you have a passion for it. And the girls that bareley know one end of thier car from the other give you sh*t becuase you havn't fixed the broken aerial yet, or has a scrape on the rear quarter painted etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_a Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 My sister is the same. lease car, never cleans it or checks it. Her old Reno 5 managed to run without oil because she never checked it. only found out because my dad checks it when she goes to visit them. He also gets up and washes the car because he can't understand how she lives with it in that state! m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 ha ha funny post, my other half fits the above points to a tee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 My other half is about the same, but at least she knows the difference between a spanner and a screwdriver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu_Fraser Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 My other half has never serviced or washed her car as long as I have known her, don't know how the thing is still running. She cant see why I get so passionate about cars as she says, and I quote "Its just a piece of metal" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 I found out a mate of mine hadn't changed the oil in his 206 for 37000 miles. Needless to say, both his father and myself gave him a slap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baz Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 ditto, my other half is a pain in the arse when it comes to cars......ive got to get a tyre fitted today for her and get the oil changed!!!! bet i dont get any money off her! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonW Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 My mates car and his girlfriends car are so so dirty and full of crap they look like a gypsy family have been living in them. It makes me worry about their personal hygiene to be honest. Clean car ....... clean person Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 My other half has never serviced or washed her car as long as I have known her, don't know how the thing is still running. She cant see why I get so passionate about cars as she says, and I quote "Its just a piece of metal" Tell her that her shoes are just dead cows! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil tt Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 I've been with my wife over 10years, and she has only ever washed her car once, and thats because I made yer(well as much as a man can) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu_Fraser Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Tell her that her shoes are just dead cows! Ive tried all that, she is just a typical woman with a head full of cotton wool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupra Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 I must admit my misses is pretty good at looking after her car, it's washed and hoovered every week, and she checks her own oil, water and tyre pressure's. She even washes the soop when it's dirty.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarcase Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 well, not all us girls are the same. I clean out my husband's car cause it's full of crap and he washes my Supra!! - and boy, what do you know, I can even check my oil and have been known to replace brake pads!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eve Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Not gonna rant cos I know most girls are rubbish but just for the record.... My ex had to call me to show him where to find his chassis number and worse; he didn't know where his bonnet release was after having had his MR2 for nearly 3 years! Definitely a metro-sexual, hence being an ex! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbonut Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 I've lalways ooked after all my cars, mostly because garages take the p@ss when they see a woman. In fact, i started a course in vehicle technology and repair last year and love it. I've had it on the ramp, checked it out, done loads of small jobs too numerous to mention and helped fit the body kit....and fit the new facelift indicators, wiring, put in new phillips blue bulbs all round... ....have a huuuuge list of other jobs to do and loving it Basic checks on almost a daily basis, every day its like a voyage of discovery As for the paintwork and interior, spend more on the cars 'toiletries' than mine! Meguires mostly applicator pads, terry towling for a gentle rub absorbant cloths and lambswool mits even been known to get out the cotton buds Your right in the main though but then I know some guys who are appallingly lax and drive round in what I can only describe as mobile dustbins and dont know where the bonnet popper is either I'm a proper petrol head as some of you may realise and spend many a happy hour under the bonnet/skirts/bumper with my tool kit getting down and dirty he he! Lolxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creative Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 my missus isnt too bad tbh. She's no petrol head but can do oil, water etc and wants me to teach her the basics so she doesnt get ripped off if she has to take it to a garage. She's changed her own front discs and pads, fitted some ICE, going to do the rear drums and shoes and maybe a wheel bearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Lin hasn't got a clue about her car. She washed it once and made such a song and dance about it you'd think she'd scored for England. Unfortunately it's not just a woman thing though - my son's the same with his motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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