Ten Characteristics of The Company Car

- Accelerates at a phenomenal rate. - Has a much shorter braking distance than the private car. - Can take speed humps at twice the speed of private cars. - The battery, radiator water, oil and tires never have to be checked. - It can be driven up to 60 miles with the oil warning light flashing. - It needs cleaning less often than private cars. - The suspension is reinforced to allow for the weekend loads of bricks, concrete slabs and other building material. - Unusual and alarming engine noises are easily eliminated by turning up the radio. - It needs no security system and may be left anywhere, unlocked and with the keys in the ignition. - It is especially sand and waterproof for barbeques and fishing expeditions on remote beaches.
Originally published November 14, 2002.