What’s your car personality?

Tell me who your friends are and I’ll tell you who you are. Tell me what car revs you up and I’ll tell you what you are. According to psychologists, our choices of clothes, colors, shoes, food and flavors — among others — reveal certain subconscious truths about us. Car choices can also indicate certain truths about our personalities.

Nomad Car Mat, the revolutionary car care product from 3M with vinyl loops that hide trapped dirt below the surface and makes sure the car floor is always dust- and dirt-free, shares some fun, non-serious insights about car owners’ cars and their personalities. Can you find yourself in any of these profiles?

Do you drive a mini-car that’s cute and attention-getting? Then you have a fun attitude towards life. Even if you love things in mini size, you’re a big sport who takes things lightly. You don’t make mountains out of molehills. You’re probably practical, and your motto in life is "don’t sweat the small stuff". You prefer to let others take the lead and assume responsibilities.

Is your fave car a reasonably-sized and efficient bantam? If so, you’re the salt of the earth — the dependable, reliable chap that one can always depend on. Chances are, you always get the girl (or the boy) because your understated, easy ways are non-threatening, and you’re very approachable. You’re willing to work hard all the way to the top. But don’t anybody cross you, your family or your barkada. You may turn into The Incredible Hulk!

If you like multi-functional and practical AUVs, you’re level-headed and even-tempered. You like function more than porma, and prefer to go out with close friends to a movie over meeting glamorous people in a cocktail party. More than anything else, you love to share good times and out of town trips with those closest to your heart. You’re probably sensible with money, or would like to be.

Sporty utility vehicles imbue their owners with a certain power and status. Thus, if you drive one, you’re the type who thinks big and dreams big, and you follow through on your thoughts with action. You like respect and privacy. You also have a generous heart and love to play Santa Claus to kids and adults when you can.

Do you drive a pick-up truck or a rugged, off-road vehicle? Obviously you like the Great Outdoors. Or the open highway. You’ve got a mind of your own and your motto is: "All work and no play makes me a dull boy". From time to time you like to get away from it all. You secretly read poetry or Sun Tzu’s The Art of War. You probably have a secret life.

If you go for vans, you’re community minded and generous with your time and resources. You’re patient and giving as well. You are happy to be of help; you like animals and kids. You’re also down-to-earth and business-minded. Chances are, you hate to be alone. You could also be incredibly fertile.

Do you drive a sleek, shiny sports car? You’re a sensual, adventurer and risk-taker who likes speed, variety and change. You crave life’s great excitements. You love it when you get second looks. Secretly you may be just a shy person at heart. But you sure don’t look it!

Whatever vehicle you drive, you won’t make a positive impression with it unless you keep it well-maintained and its interiors are clean. Apart from regular check-ups, taking good care of its mechanical upkeep and using the right car care products, you must also keep it spic and span and really neat. Remember, a lot of people infer your personality from the impression they get from your car.

3M’s Nomad Car Mat will ensure that you create a fantastic first impression. Classically styled and guaranteed to blend with any car interior, it keeps dirt, dust and grime out of the way. It even absorbs spills so your car floor won’t get wet even if you suffer a nasty soda pop spill.

Nomad Car Mats are available at all Ace Hardware, D.I.Y., The Landmark, SM Workshop and true Value Home Center outlets. For inquiries, call 3M Philippines at 813-3781 or visit www.3m.com.ph.