Awesome Car-Related Things to Do This Valentine's Day

For car enthusiasts currently without a significant other, Valentine’s Day is bittersweet. While drivers get to freely enjoy their cars by themselves, they may long for someone to occupy the front seat. Loosely quoting the character Itsuki Takeuchi from the popular anime and manga Initial D, “Car racers don’t need girlfriends” doesn’t ring true on some occasions. Sometimes, our car enthusiasts are just tired of being a “lonely driver”. Some motorheads, though, manage to find someone who puts up with their hobby. An even rarer thing is when their special someone joins in the fun. It’s normal to have a partner, but it’s another thing when they’re a fellow car enthusiast. Talk about lucky! For our lucky motorheads, Valentine’s Day is indeed just around the corner. Have you prepared something for your loved one yet? Chances are, you’re planning on doing the same old Valentine’s date. Going to amusement parks, seeing a movie, or having a romantic vacation at a resort – these are all regular things that couples tend to do during Valentine’s season. While they are convenient, why not put a fresh spin on Valentine’s for your beloved gearnut? It’s time to throw away those dinner date plans and check our list of car-related things to do this Valentine's Day.

Car-themed Valentine’s Day cards

Nothing screams Valentine’s Day as much as Valentine-themed cards. Sometimes these cards are as straightforward as a ruler, but oftentimes, these cards contain cheesy lines, toothache-inducing sweet words, and God-forbid, puns. Admit it; we can cringe all we want but we’ll always have a hidden fondness for these things. We’re sure you can think of a few witty lines for your car-obsessed partner!

Playing racing video games

If you and your partner decide on staying indoors for your Valentine’s date, then you’re probably planning on doing the typical move: watching movies while eating your partner’s home-cooked food. There’s nothing wrong with that – except that you probably have done it for last year’s Valentine’s or the year before. If you want to try something new, then consider playing video games! After all, games aren’t only fun. From a sore loser, rage-quitter, competitive, or just plain chill, playing games with your partner can also expose a lot of things about them. For your car-obsessed partner, you might want to tap on their interest and pop in some racing games. Perhaps you’d also like to add some playful touches and make an invitation for challenge or cook some finger food for your Valentine’s Day Cup?

Car-related accessories

If you find yourself competing with none other than a car for your lover’s attention, some good advice is to stop considering your lover’s hobby as a threat to your relationship. Instead, encourage your significant other by supporting them in their endeavors. As they say, the quickest way to your lover’s heart is through support, not jealousy. For this Valentine’s Day, take the chance to support his or her passion or hobby by gifting your car nut some awesome car accessories. Not only would they get to use it, but they would surely appreciate the thought and effort you put in. It’s a win-win, right?

Stargazing

When the moon shines brightly and the stars pepper the night sky, that’s when romance blooms the fullest. A perfect way to keep your Valentine’s Day going even after the sun goes down is to gaze at the stars – or gaze at your lover’s eyes, whichever you prefer. We have long been associating the moon with love; the stars even more so. Oddly, there’s something very romantic in laying with your special someone under the blanket of stars, whether on the back of a pick-up or through the sunroof inside your car. This kind of date doesn’t only let you geek out with every constellation and the stories behind their names, but stargazing also gives you the opportunity to discover new things about your partner. Really, for a car enthusiast, is there a better way to spend the night than talking with the person you cherish the most while enjoying the feel of your car? The cherry on top, though, is that stargazing is cheap. You might probably only need to cover the expenses for gas or food, but other than that, this won’t be as expensive as a date at some extremely fancy restaurant that your partner won’t even enjoy anyway. Just don’t forget to pick a location with little to no light pollution and a day when the skies are clear!

Spending the day on the back of your pick-up truck

Harness the versatility of a pickup truck and go with your special someone out to a place away from the city. Instead of renting a place for your romantic getaway, you can make the most out of the experience by camping out on the truck bed. But before getting into it, putting a soft mattress first to lay down on will probably be a good idea. If you want, you can build a fort of pillows to make it more cozy. For the maximum Valentine’s effect, you can install some warm, yellow lights for a romantic ambiance for you and your partner. For car lovers, women love simple things, so you won’t need to worry about them not appreciating your efforts. You can watch movies on your little fort, chill and listen to music, or just talk under the stars. Not only is it a lot cheaper, but it’s a lot more romantic. So if you want to vroom your way into your lover’s heart this Valentine's Day, consider taking these alternative routes.