Fun Things To Do When You Get Your First Car

After passing your driving test, getting your very first car is second place on the list of exciting moments for any driver.

Sure, owning a car comes with responsibilities and bills, but on the positive side, you can finally go wherever you want and whenever you want with no need to stress about anyone else.

Read: 6 Benefits Of Driving (Why You Should Learn To Drive This Year)

However, if your car-owning days are just filled with commuting to work or school, being stuck in traffic, or running errands, you are totally missing out.

We don’t want to give you FOMO, so here are 15 fun things to do when you get your first car.

Fun Things To Do When You Get Your First Car

1. Personalize It

At Girls Who Drive, we believe that your car is like your second home on wheels. So make it feel that way!

Think about the feeling you want to have when you step into your car.

Then choose accessories, a fragrance, and other personal touches to bring that feeling to life.

Your first car is your FIRST car!

It should feel undeniably yours.

2. Name It

Giving your car a name is such a cute thing to do when you first get it.

You can name it literally anything you want — and you can always change it later.

Choose a name that’s got character, and you’ll also have an instant conversation starter.

If you’re stuck, try one of our car name guides.

3. Take a Photo

One day, when you’re cold and wrinkly, you’re going to look back at photos of your first car with a smile.

Now is the time to take those photos.

If you’re camera-shy, a photo of the car itself will be just fine. But if you want to be a little extra, we’ve got a full guide to car poses for you.

4. Drive to Your Favorite Place

One of the best parts of having your license and your own car is being able to go wherever, whenever.

So, is there a place you’ve always wanted to go? Or somewhere you love but could only visit when someone else was available?

Whether it’s the beach, the mall, or your favorite street, now, you can just go.

Pick a safe spot, tell someone you trust, and go enjoy your adventure!

5. Go on a Car Date

Car dates are seriously underrated, yet so much fun.

And now that you have your own car, you get to experience them for yourself!

They’re cozy, affordable, and a great way to make memories with your crush, special person, or friends.

6. Go Through a Drive-Thru

It may seem average, but there’s something about being able to go through your favorite drive-thru with your first car that makes the food taste so much better.

Whether it’s for early morning coffee or a midnight snack, your car is now your ticket to your stomach’s happiness.

7. Go to a Drive-Thru Car Wash

Speaking of drive-thrus, is there anything more satisfying than watching those big brushes sweep away the dirt and grime at a drive-thru car wash?

It’s a pretty cool experience, and you’ll want to keep going every week.

Just be sure to keep your windows up!

8. Pick Up a Friend

Remember when you used to have to beg your parents to drive you and your friends around?

Those days are finally gone!

Pick up a buddy (or four) and hit the road. Your social life just got a major upgrade.

9. Go on a Road Trip

Pick a safe spot on a map, pack your bags, and get going!

Solo or with company, road trips can be so much fun and a great idea for your first car.

Don’t forget to have a great playlist ready!

10. Drive to Your Favorite Song

There’s a special kind of happiness you get from driving with your favorite song playing at the perfect volume.

It’s pure, unadulterated joy. 

11. Volunteer

Volunteering might not make your heart race, but helping others truly leaves you with a deep joy you can’t really explain.

So why not utilize your first car for the greater good?

Load up your car with donations for a local charity, or offer to drive for a community event.

It’s a win-win situation.

Click here for more ideas for volunteering with your car.

12. Do A DIY Project

There’s really nothing quite like the sense of pride and accomplishment that comes from making changes to your car all by yourself.

Personalize your license plate, change your air filter, fix that broken something, or even install some upgrades.

It’s not just about saving money — which is always a plus — but also about a new opportunity to learn and gain confidence.

It’s not just about saving money — which is always a plus — but also about a new opportunity to learn and gain confidence.

13. Get To Know Your Car

If you like trivia, you’ll enjoy getting to learn random facts about your first car.

For example, you might want to know:

• what your car’s name means
• where your car was manufactured or assembled
• what the logo on your car represents
• the story behind your car brand
• what your car would be called in other countries or markets
• whether your car has been featured in movies, shows, or pop culture

It may seem random, but you’ll feel weirdly proud when you finally get to sneak it into a conversation.

14. Take a Scenic Drive

Sometimes you just need to get away from it all and clear your head.

Now that you have your first car, all you need to do is grab your keys and go for a scenic drive through nature or your favorite neighborhood.

The next time you need a break, jump in your car and let your worries drift away.

15. Join A Community

Your car isn’t the only one out there, and there are likely thousands of other people who can’t get enough of it.

Find them online!

You just might form some unforgettable connections.