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QUIZ: What Car Type Best Suits Your Personality?

Beep beep. Buckle up and let’s find out.

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EVER WONDERED WHAT your motoring equivalent of a soul mate might be?

Well, we’re here to tell you.

Strap yourself in, put your hands at ten and two, and let’s drive into the sunset with the car of your dreams.

1. You're looking to book a restaurant for this weekend. What kind of place are you thinking?
Once it's got a great cocktail menu, anywhere in town is good
Somewhere with a decent kids menu

Anywhere that does a good steak and glass of red
A place with veggie/vegan friendly options
2. How would your friends describe you?
Warner Bros
A little bit off the wall
Someone who likes the finer things

Hmm... Sensible I think!
Good craic I hope
3. Pick a bumper sticker for your car.
Baby On Board
You Don't Have To Be Crazy To Work Here, But It Helps!

Well Garda, You're Looking Well
Bumper stickers? Not for me
4. What song is most likely to be your driving anthem?
Easy Lover by Phil Collins
Going Up The Country by Canned Heat

I Want To Break Free by Queen
Whatever is on my Spotify playlist
5. What sounds most like your ideal weekend?
Heading somewhere fun and outdoorsy like the Zoo
Shopping and a swank dinner

Night out > Couch > Pizza > Netflix
Brunch, then spotting some gems in a record store
6. Pick a shoe.
Whatever's most comfy
Converse

Whatever the shoe, Italian leather is the preference
Patterned Doc Martens
7. And finally... Which of these road signs speaks to you the most?
Answer all the questions to see your result!
You scored out of !
You should drive a... luxury car
You need a swanky car that turns heads - that's what'd suit your personality best. You like the cut above, and the finer things in life sure do appeal to you. Is an Audi or a Merc your dream ride?
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You scored out of !
You should drive a... family car
The car that would best suit your life right now is something with space for both a buggy and a carseat - let's face it, everything else is just window dressing. Family-friendly is the word.
Share your result:
You scored out of !
You should drive a... deadly vintage car
Who wants to drive the same motor and model that everyone else has? Your personality demands something a little more unique and kitsch. You're a vintage car all over.
Share your result:
You scored out of !
You should drive a... chic hatchback
Right now, your car is just for zipping from A to B. It gets you on weekends away surfing and hitting up festivals with ease, and is handy for parking in the city centre. What else does a busy person like you need?
Share your result:

No matter what type of car is right for you, there’s plenty of choice over at DoneDeal.ie, Ireland’s largest classifieds website. We’ve all sorts of cars on offer – from luxury rides, to family cars, to cool and quirky vintage motors. Browse the selection today.

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    Mute Miss Divine
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    May 23rd 2014, 7:22 AM

    Not even one ‘Swan-direction’ joke?

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    Mute Ted Carroll
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    May 23rd 2014, 7:29 AM

    That’s one now, terrible it may be but they all count :-)

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    Mute Ted Carroll
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    May 23rd 2014, 7:01 AM

    Call Simon Peg and Nick Frost! #specialists

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    Mute Seán O'Sullivan
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    May 23rd 2014, 7:14 AM

    you totes watched it when it was on this week as did I

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    Mute Daisy Chainsaw
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    May 23rd 2014, 8:49 AM

    Cornetto?

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    Mute matthew mc manus
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    May 23rd 2014, 8:16 AM

    “Just in… the swan is making its way down o’connell street… reports of high casualties and cars set a light… president higgins will address the nation shortly after 09:00 a.m local…”

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    Mute AICS (Steve Tracey)
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    May 23rd 2014, 7:44 AM

    Will we get hourly updates on its location and condition.

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    Mute vv7k7Z3c
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    May 23rd 2014, 7:45 AM

    Yes.

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    Mute Mr.Phil.Officer
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    May 23rd 2014, 12:59 PM

    Yes keep us updated Daragh. It says Swans in Irish folk lore carry the souls of lost, neglected and abandoned children and they should be cared for when in need.

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    Mute Johnny B Good
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    May 23rd 2014, 7:13 AM

    One of the Children of Lir coming from PCRS in Finglas – despondent as has lost it’s Medical Card even though is clearly unwell – like Hames Reilly ‘s Health Service – Swan is GOING DOWN THE TUBE

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    Mute Charles
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    May 23rd 2014, 7:50 AM

    Johnny b quiet

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    Mute Aine Whelan
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    May 23rd 2014, 9:57 AM

    Would it have been the candidate in the Bray local elections – Feathers O’Kelly ( look it up – he’s supported by the Harbour Bar) pulling a political stunt to get attention on the day of the election? Cheap stunt bird , thought you had more class…..

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    May 23rd 2014, 7:15 AM

    The Swan was going to a Crazy birds audition in the 02…..

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    Mute Pierce2020
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    May 23rd 2014, 7:20 AM

    They taste like salmon flavoured chicken

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    Mute David Corrigan
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    May 23rd 2014, 3:59 PM

    A child has been lodged in the Tunnel of Goats… If a nurse could please come to the Tunnel of Goats… A goat and a child have now become lodged together, and a nurse has become involved in the incident… Another nurse is required to remove the nurse mentioned previously…

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    May 23rd 2014, 7:59 AM

    The other big news story in Dublin besides what are referred to as eight story skyscrapers by the educated, was the man who kicked a pidgeon into the air breaking his wing and his two legs, and just kept on walking,plus the usual stabbings and shootings,Dubs, dont you just love em.

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    Mute Tom Harpur
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    May 23rd 2014, 10:21 AM

    Swanning around in the port tunnel

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    May 23rd 2014, 7:13 AM

    It’s reopen

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    Mute Aodhnait Ni Bhebbingtain
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    May 23rd 2014, 10:06 AM

    Wonder was it the same swan I encountered? http://renovatinglpa.blogspot.ie/2014/03/swan-walk_29.html

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    Mute Eric Ó Banáin
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    May 23rd 2014, 7:48 AM

    Going through it now and it’s only one lane southbound

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    Mute Damian McEvoy
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    May 23rd 2014, 1:03 PM

    Was there a swansong sung whilst in there? Tunnel Of Love by Bruce Springsteen perhaps?

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    May 23rd 2014, 9:41 AM

    some neck, etc…..my goodness Shatter is a Greek god

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    Mute AICS (Steve Tracey)
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    May 23rd 2014, 4:14 PM

    Just seen him queuing for one direction on Jones Road

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    Mute Ronan Doyle
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    May 29th 2014, 7:27 PM

    A swan has just messed up the trains at castleknock. Delays of 30mins. What has got into this swan??????

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    Mute Mac Conroy
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    May 24th 2014, 5:21 PM

    Well,she was only going in 1D

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