Can We Guess Which Car Matches Your Personality?

By: Allison Lips

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

If you've never gone car shopping before or are looking to change up what you drive, it can be overwhelming. Not only do you have to choose the type of vehicle you want to drive, but you also have to select the make and model. Some cars may be too big for your family. Not everyone needs an SUV or a crossover. If your family is a little smaller, you may opt for a hatchback or a sedan. If you're one of those people who aren't too concerned about space, you will probably buy a coupe or a convertible.

Once you've got down what type of vehicle you're looking for, it's time to decide which dealership you're visiting. Does Toyota interest you? Are you more likely to buy Volkswagen because of its German engineering? Is it important that the car is made by Chevrolet, Ford, or Chrysler because you prefer to buy American brands?

After you've settled on a brand, it's time to decide on the model. If you're looking at Ford, you can choose between the Ford Focus, the Ford Fiesta, the Ford Explorer, the Ford Taurus, the Ford EcoSport, and that's just scratching the surface.

Are you unsure which car is right for you? If so, this quiz can help!

What car accessory would you consider putting on or in your car?

A red bow

Built-in GPS
A fuzzy dice

Nothing, my car is perfect as is.

Do you prefer to buy or lease your vehicles?

Buy, I don't have time to constantly look at new cars.

Buy, I only drive cars that last at least 10 years.
Lease, I may grow out of my car.

Lease, I need the newest car every two years.

How big is your family?

Two or more kids, two adults

One kid, one or two adults
One adult

Two adults

Do you need a large trunk?

Yes, I drive my kids to their activities.

Yes, I buy a lot of stuff at Costco.
No, I don't have much stuff.

No, I want a car that's all play.

What is the hottest pepper you'd be willing to try?

Scotch Bonnet

Habenero
Jalapeno

Carolina Reaper

Which color would you paint your vehicle?

Green

Silver
Purple

Yellow

Would you ever take a long distance road trip in your car?

Yes, I go on family vacations all the time.

Yes, but a maximum of six hours.
No, my car doesn't have enough space to pull it off comfortably.

Yes, I'd love to hit the open road in a cool car.

Have you ever watched an episode of "Top Gear?"

No, I like my cars to be more practical.

Yes, they have some fun cars on that show.
No, I don't really car what they think.

Yes, I love Jeremy Clarkson.

Have you ever considered buying a truck?

Maybe I'll consider it when the kids get older.

No, they're unnecessary.
No, they're too big for me.

Yes, I love going on adventures and off-roading.

Do you ever turn up the radio and rock out in your car?

Yes, but don't tell my kids.

Not really, I prefer to listen to podcasts.
Sometimes, but only with the windows up, so no one hears me singing.

All the time

If money was no object, which car would you keep parked in your garage and only take out on special occasions?

Rolls-Royce Sweptail

Lamborghini Veneno
McLaren Speedtail

Any Aston Martin

Where are you most likely to watch your favorite movies?

The movie theater

Netflix
DVDs

I don't have time for movie watching.

Which classic car do you wish was still being produced?

Saab 900

Mercury Cougar
The classic Beetle

AMC Javelin

Where do you spend most of your time?

At home

At work
Anywhere my friends are

At the beach

What is the maximum over the speed limit you've every driven?

Maybe 5 miles

Not sure, I go with the flow of traffic.
10 miles

Can't say, but I do have more than my fair share of speeding tickets.

What is your immediate reaction to a yellow light?

Keep going, I have plenty of time to make it.

If I'm more than 10 feet away, stop.
Stop

Floor it and hope I get through in time.

If you had a dog, where in your car would it sit?

It would be walking around the hatchback trunk.

In the back seat next to the kids
In the back seat in a carrier

Next to me with the wind in his face

Which of the following is your favorite fast-casual restaurant?

Chipotle

Smashburger
Panera Bread

Five Guys

Which accurately describes how you look at cars?

Reflection of my personality

Practical
Fun

Fast

Which fictional vehicle would you love the chance to drive?

The Monkeemobile

Ecto-1
Herbie

Batmobile

Do you ever find yourself driving in extreme weather conditions such as pouring rain or snow?

Yes, things still have to get done.

Yes, but I try to avoid it.
No, it's a really bad idea.

No

When you're looking for a new car, which brand do you tend to look at first?

Hyundai

Toyota
Honda

Ford

Which life skill do you wish you were better at?

Making friends

Organization
Cooking

Fixing things

When you're watching videos on YouTube and look back at your watch history, what tends to be the overall theme of the videos?

Music videos

Things my kids like
Cute cat videos

People working on cars

If you saw a celebrity walking on the street, what would be you first reaction?

Ask for a selfie

Ignore them
Wave hello

Get their autograph

If you were to vacation in Washington D.C., which monument or museum would be the first one you visit?

National Museum of Natural History

U.S. Capitol
Lincoln Memorial

National Air and Space Museum

Which of these classic rock bands do you like best?

The Clash

The Rolling Stone
The Beatles

The Who

Which talk show host would you like to go on a road trip with?

Graham Norton

Stephen Colbert
Ellen DeGeneres

Jay Leno

What is the farthest you've ever traveled to see your favorite musical artist?

About three hours

Two hours
One hour

I flew to a different city to see them.

What is your favorite sport to watch on television?

Basketball

Hockey
Soccer

Football

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