Leaving it unlocked

Not changing the oil when we should

Talking to it.

running out of gas

Making whoopie in it.

Not checking tire pressure monthly

Eating in the vehicle

Running the gas gage down to empty.

Occasionally neglecting maintenance (not checking oil and other fluid levels, tire pressure, etc.).

Thanking it for safe travel.

Rusty

Kicking the tires

Naming it

Talking to it (C’mom, please just get me to LA (or the beach, or to work. or

Confiding in her — “what’s wrong with so and so on the Cheese Whiz Forum this week? Geez, stinky judgmental retorts, and they seemed like nice people.”

Or, “should I get 3 inches cut off my hair this time?” Do I look too chic in this simple French blue dress?”

be happy that it got us to where we want to go.

Buying a car to impress others.....?

Privately hating it, while telling others how wonderful it is.

napping in the car

Driving without seat belt on.