So here’s the question: If your friend wants to borrow your car, can you toss them your keys without rattling off a list of issues they need to be aware of? We’ve all heard them:
You have to slam the passenger door to close it.
The temp gauge may read high or not at all–either way, ignore it.
You have to wiggle the ignition switch if the turn signals don’t work.
Of course, the horn doesn’t work. What car over 10 years old has a working horn?
And never, ever use the parking brake.
While idiosyncrasies like these may be effective at keeping your friends from borrowing your ride, they’re a clear sign that your car needs some sorting.
Sure, you’re used to all of those annoyances, and maybe they don’t seem like a big deal. But you’d be amazed at how much more you’ll like your car if you sort them out. And maybe you’ll even feel a little better about yourself–the sense of accomplishment when finishing a project can be quite satisfying.
Here at Grassroots Motorsports, we drive a lot of cars, and very few of them are truly sorted. Sorted doesn’t necessarily mean finished, however–just that all the details are right. A car with rough bodywork can be sorted, as can a car with a new turbo that hasn’t been tuned to its full potential.
Quiet, Smooth, Functional
When we sort a car, we start at the driver’s seat and consider everything we touch. Do the pedals all feel right? Is the steering wheel centered? Does the shift knob rattle? How about the mirrors, the visors and the console lid? Do they all fit and function correctly?
Then we move on to driving and tuning. Does the car start on the first try, warm or cold? Does a nice, fast idle settle into a nice, slow idle? Does the clutch grab at the right spot? Does the car accelerate…
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