tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post3098959049525367558..comments2024-02-23T20:03:41.543+11:00Comments on Clairey Hewitt: So you want to be a car blogger. Here are my tips.ClaireyHewitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15709892778460619439noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-16234111488365318772012-03-14T23:48:52.570+11:002012-03-14T23:48:52.570+11:00I love your tips, Clairey. Cars has got to be one ...I love your tips, Clairey. Cars has got to be one of the most search things on the web these days, especially for us men. :) We're pretty much interested about any aspect of it, whether it be parts, designs, customization, or whatever as long as it has something to do with the 4-wheel'ers. <br /><a href="http://www.commodorelights.com.au" rel="nofollow">Commodore headlights</a>Johnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-29241602786364283062012-01-26T01:22:04.689+11:002012-01-26T01:22:04.689+11:00I don't know that I suggest sitting in one Cla...I don't know that I suggest sitting in one Claire, you'd be playing with fire. Next you'll be taking one for a little test drive. Then they'll let you borrow it for a weekend (because they're evil and know that by this stage you're hooked) and before you know it you've sold a child and an organ to earn enough to buy one. Of course I'm joking...you should be able to keep your kidney.boomerang janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858916902023917487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-86800523441176873432012-01-25T11:05:02.122+11:002012-01-25T11:05:02.122+11:00That is quite a list, considering the kids get mul...That is quite a list, considering the kids get multiple cup holders in their boosters these days I expect we should get the same too!ClaireyHewitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15709892778460619439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-85219575637266056842012-01-25T10:37:20.886+11:002012-01-25T10:37:20.886+11:00I would love to review a car, mostly because I nee...I would love to review a car, mostly because I need a new one, and a 5 minute test drive around the block is not enough to help me decide. My back seat is full of two boosters and a baby seat - and I've bought about 6 different seats just to try and fit them into my tiny car (which was only meant for one baby *snort*). A woman's got needs - does my extra large mocha-cino coffee cup fit? Does it have air vents in the back? Does it have enough anchor points? Can I fit a stroller, suitcase, presents AND the grocery shopping in the back? Does it have a DVD player for long trips? Most importantly - can I see over the dash? and Can I park this thing? So much to think about..Liz @ Mumstrosity.comhttp://www.mumstrosity.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-62165639550982714432012-01-25T10:30:33.940+11:002012-01-25T10:30:33.940+11:00Look forward to checking it out Tina, I think you ...Look forward to checking it out Tina, I think you are now officially a carblogger too!ClaireyHewitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15709892778460619439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-47078515210340795272012-01-25T10:08:42.813+11:002012-01-25T10:08:42.813+11:00Great tips, Clairey! I'm about to review my 4t...Great tips, Clairey! I'm about to review my 4th car so I guess I cam call myself a personal/mummy/car blogger now :) I love getting the chance to drive around in brand new cars. I drive a 86' Commodore VL so it's such a luxury for me and it's always hard to give them back!Tina ~ Tina Gray {dot} Mehttp://tinagray.menoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-39397182367761483782012-01-24T21:08:58.910+11:002012-01-24T21:08:58.910+11:00That's fair enough :)That's fair enough :)Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12100344594099646839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-71959087374860277932012-01-24T17:51:34.010+11:002012-01-24T17:51:34.010+11:00Hi Cathy, Yes, you do sign something. They cover t...Hi Cathy, Yes, you do sign something. They cover the insurance but you have to agree to abide by the road rules, not drive on non roads (no bush bashing) etc. If you break the law and get a ticket, you have to pay that yourself.ClaireyHewitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15709892778460619439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-52554329672715876962012-01-24T17:38:23.421+11:002012-01-24T17:38:23.421+11:00Hello Boomerang Jane, I love your comments, never ...Hello Boomerang Jane, I love your comments, never need to apologise here for anything you say with such passion. <br /><br />I will be hoping the good karma that comes from commenting on my blog will bring you the Lexus to drive - you know I have never even sat in one, let alone driven one, am still to feel the Lexus loveliness.ClaireyHewitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15709892778460619439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-66363440887381520962012-01-24T17:36:26.432+11:002012-01-24T17:36:26.432+11:00Lol great post and comments! I'm sure my husba...Lol great post and comments! I'm sure my husband would be thrilled if I said I had to review a car... Now and again, he actually gets the whole blogging thing and a car would certainly help him to "get it". What's the deal with insurance and the like? Do you have to sign something at the start?Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12100344594099646839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-44374676031178647132012-01-24T16:06:39.741+11:002012-01-24T16:06:39.741+11:00Apologies Claire. In the brazen hussey-ness of my ...Apologies Claire. In the brazen hussey-ness of my previous comment I selfishly didn't mention you at all (jeez, what sort of a loser would wantonly self promote at the expense of the blog host - ignore my shifty eyes here). It sounds to me like you're on to something. I'd definitely keep saying yes to any vehicle (yes, even the ute & the 2-seater Ferraris) because then you would have a good excuse to ditch the kids for 5 minutes in the name of research. But please, oh please, stay the hell away from my Lexus dealership. That's got my name on it ;-)boomerang janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858916902023917487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-68121591961575186722012-01-24T15:57:21.284+11:002012-01-24T15:57:21.284+11:00I could be arm twisted into reviewing cars. Who am...I could be arm twisted into reviewing cars. Who am I kidding? A whiff of new car smell and I'm anybodies. Obviously i might be a little easy in the new car shopping department. <br /><br />However, there is one true love who I have had a taste for and who has indeed spoilt it for all others. A loyalty that will see me forever in awe of (and in debt for) four sexy wheels like no other. Although I am currently driving a beat up Ford family station wagon (the salt of the earth and a champion of ferrying many a son's drum kit) my heart lies with my old Lexus rx400h. Actually that's bullshit! My heart now lies with its sexy cousin the rx450h.<br /><br />I have contemplated begging for a job at the one and only Lexus dealership in Canberra purely in a hope I might get to drive the demo models home at night. I lie awake at night dreaming of ways to get Lexus to 'loan' me a car. I would be the bestest, most down-to-earth representative they could hope to find. I'd drive the shit out of that car in the name of brand loyalty. My mother once jested that if I couldn't make the repayments on my mortgage then I could practically live in my very fancy car! Cheeky woman. <br /><br />So in answer to your question about how many cars it takes to be a car blogger...one. But one very fancy-arse car from a fancy-arse dealership that I'd love with all my heart. Definitely more than my children. Lexus Canberra, I'm winking at you. You've got my number. I'll be hanging by the phone patiently waiting for your call...waiting...(fingers tapping rather impatiently on the table)...boomerang janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06858916902023917487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-7622389657550820182012-01-24T15:29:37.984+11:002012-01-24T15:29:37.984+11:00I dream of reviewing cars. The car and I would ta...I dream of reviewing cars. The car and I would take long, kid-free and kid-full road trips and visit all our bloggy friends around Victoria. I would luxuriate in the new car smell, the easy steering and all the extra bells and whistles that my car is not equipped with. We would use all the cup holders, all the hidey holes and most likely leave half our possessions behind.<br /><br />So your tips are most helpful. Now, if only Mazda and Subaru would come to the party...Princess Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17428403547798565896noreply@blogger.com