WILL YOU BE YOUR CAR’S VALENTINE?

Feb 15, 2017

Ways to show some automobile love In the spirit of those little cherubim in diapers playing with their love arrows, I’m sharing some of what my own marriage of seven years has taught me – extended to the context of automobiles. I also specifically adapted Aaron Gold’s tips on taking care of one’s own car—which I derived from his article “How to live past 150,000 miles…” and merged it with my own musings. To begin with, buy quality. Actually, it’s a no brainer. Though I’ve heard that Japanese cars are still the most reliable, don’t dismiss the Americans and Koreans just yet. The quality of their cars are improving, and they are often less expensive to repair. A good woman is someone you know will be with you for better or for worse, with a strong sense of God, family, and relationships. She is selfless, and most important of all, loves you for who you are. Do your homework. Many cars have known problems that tend to pop up under certain situations, after enough mileage, in due time, or God-forbid, a day after the warranty expires! If you really care about the longevity of your car, spending a few hours researching it won’t hurt. If you ask me, secure information from reputable websites and online fora. Knowledge is power when it comes to your better half as well. Get to know her, her family, Moreover, it also wouldn’t hurt if you get to know your wife’s family and friends. She’ll feel more loved since this also shows that you appreciate the people close to her. Besides, if certain problems do occur, you can approach them in case you might need their help. As the owner, follow the maintenance schedule in your manual. If your car has guidelines for service, make sure to follow them – or else. As for your better half, be supportive and aware about her health as she surely is to you. Get insurance. Cars break. They can get stolen, become flooded, hit by a reckless driver, or even fall from a cliff. Humans are pretty much the same. Both must thus be insured for protection. Be sensitive. Be on the lookout for new noises, strange looks, bizarre smells — unless, of course, your dog left a nice present on the back seat or you absentmindedly left your age-old sweaty socks under the car seat for days… In short, if something seems muddled, talk to your mechanic or dealership right away. This sounds like a no-brainer but, in reality, most of us men do fall short in this department. A simple “it’s okay” while your wife crosses her arms and legs as she sits across the dining table is really not quite what it seems. Listen, communicate. Fix it right away Don’t ignore seemingly unimportant problems like broken trims, torn upholstery or electrical glitches. You don’t want these growing to bigger problems in the near future. Solution: fix them immediately. If you have marriage problems, it’s always best to attend to them sooner than later. Give her quality. True – as what this article suggests: we should always treat our cars like the way we treat our beloved wife. Give love and respect! Our car deserves only genuine manufacturer parts. You don’t buy fake jewelry or bootleg goods for your wife, right? Treat her right. You always keep your car nice, clean, and cool, right? Well, always take the time to remind your wife that she’s beautiful and that you love her. Don’t make it all lip service, either. Treat her to a surprise spa day, a fancy night out, a weekend getaway, or a day spent shopping. Remember: happy wife, happy life. The grass is never greener on the other side. Even if you do get that “Perfect 10” car you’ve been dreaming about all these years, there will always be that new and much prettier car revving out from some street corner. Needless to say, the same goes with our wives. Be content with what you have. Take care of her with all your heart. Yet, no matter what, there’s that divine phrase that I recently learned from the revered Bo Sanchez, and somewhat would like to take as my sole oath for married life: “Love the package.” Yes, according to this spiritual mentor, one should love the whole intricacy of it: the good and the bad. Embrace it. It’s the only way you can get through it.

Feb 15, 2017

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