{"id":5833,"date":"2020-02-26T12:58:56","date_gmt":"2020-02-26T20:58:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.4x4training.com\/w\/?p=5833"},"modified":"2020-02-26T12:58:56","modified_gmt":"2020-02-26T20:58:56","slug":"whats-the-name-of-your-4-wheel-drive-vehicle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.4x4training.com\/w\/whats-the-name-of-your-4-wheel-drive-vehicle\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s The Name Of Your 4-Wheel Drive Vehicle?"},"content":{"rendered":"

There is a long tradition in this country of applying names to inanimate objects. Tin Lizzie, you may recall, was the nickname given to Ford’s Model T. Some people still use the term when referring to their car.<\/p>\n

During World War II, pilots and troops would regularly give a name to their vehicle or aircraft. Probably the best-known name from that era is Enola Gay, the B-29 that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Pilot Paul Tibbets named his aircraft after his mother.<\/p>\n

Why four-wheelers name their vehicles<\/strong><\/p>\n

Four-wheelers are no different. Naming their off-road vehicles is done for sentimental and practical reasons. Owners become really attached to their vehicles, after all that time spent together.<\/p>\n

That vehicle is an extension of the driver. The make and model, how it’s decked out \u201c even the condition it’s in \u201c are a reflection of its owner.<\/p>\n

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Do you have your vehicle wear a name tag or not?<\/p><\/div>\n

A unique name or moniker provides instant recognition. You learn something about the vehicle and, often, the owner. Vehicle names come in handy in social settings. Four-wheelers may not recall personal names, but they can remember vehicle names.<\/p>\n

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Pickle – will get you out of a pickle.<\/p><\/div>\n

Color played a big role in the names I chose for my Jeeps. The green one is Pickle, the yellow one is Parkay, and the silver Jeep is Ashley. My red Land Cruiser is called Titanosaurus, due to its size.<\/p>\n

Seems everyone knows those nicknames. If I call the mechanic to ask if Pickle is ready, he knows which vehicle I’m talking about. And, no, he won’t make any wisecrack about burgers and fries.<\/p>\n

This naming business is serious stuff. October 2 has been designated National Name Your Car Day. So now you have a good reason to celebrate at least once a year.<\/p>\n

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This is Parkay (not butter, banana, or mustard).<\/p><\/div>\n

How to name your vehicle<\/strong><\/p>\n

There is no official process for this. First, though, you should determine its gender. You need to know whether to refer your vehicle as a \u02dche’ or a \u02dcshe’. To determine its gender, put the vehicle up on the rack and look underneath.<\/p>\n

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To determine its gender, put the vehicle up on the rack and look underneath.<\/p><\/div>\n

Once you have that settled, you can move onto a name. These traits will help you decide:<\/p>\n