Brits Have More Than a Stiff Upperlip- Over Half of Britain's Drivers Have Had Sex In Their Car
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London UK December 29, 2010; It’s an unusual way to burn off the Christmas turkey, but 54% of British drivers admit to having had sex in a car, according to research* by Autoquake.com, the UK’s leading online car retailer.
In spite of being cramped and the risk of getting caught, 22% say sex on four wheels is a fantastic experience. However, 32% think sex in a car is overrated.
Those who have never had car sex are evenly split between thinking a bunk-up on the back seat is something they’d like to try and those who think it’s just plain wrong.
There’s a clear split between the genders. Almost one-in-three men (28%) say sex in a car is fantastic. Just 18% of women feel the same way. While 31% of women think car sex is wrong just 11% of men agree.
Autoquake’s research uncovered a generational divide, too, but not the one you might expect. While only 13% of 18-24 year olds have tried sex in a car and really enjoyed it, 39% of over 55s say car sex is fantastic. Of all the age groups surveyed, old-timers are least like to find the idea objectionable – just 11% of over 55s said sex in a car was wrong.
Autoquake’s CEO, Dermot Halpin, said: “We’re surprised that so many of drivers have used their cars as mobile bedrooms, and impressed that the older generation are leading the way.”
Halpin had this advice for anyone considering sex on four wheels: “If you are thinking of having sex in a car this festive season, don’t forget to leave the heating on.”
To help anyone prepared to go to such extreme lengths to be close to the one they love, Autoquake has compiled its own
Top 10 Cars To Have Sex In:
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate
The huge load area makes the big Merc perfect for amorous couples.
The Volkswagen Beetle (original)
Making love in a Bug is rather snug, but if something’s difficult
it’s also more satisfying.
Ferrari 458 Italia
If you are going to have sex in a Ferrari, do it in a semi-auto so
there’s no danger of injuring yourself on an ice-cold gearstick.
Mini Cooper
Recreate the swinging 60s by swinging in a Mini.
Volvo V70
The dog lover’s favourite makes the perfect car for, err,
dogging.
Volkswagen Golf GTI
An efficient, satisfying car for efficient, satisfying sex.
Alfa Romeo Spider
The romantic choice for the more mature lady and a recent graduate.
Rolls-Royce Ghost
Why not do it in the lap of luxury? Just mind the upholstery.
Aston Martin Vanquish
You’ll be keeping the British end up, as Roger Moore once said.
Land Rover Discovery
Whatever the weather, the Discovery will get you to that quiet rural car
park.
*1,000 respondents answered the question: Have you ever had sex in a car before?
Overall results
| Options | Overall | Gender | Age | ||||||
| F | M | 0 - 17 | 18 - 24 | 25 - 34 | 35 - 44 | 45 - 54 | 55+ | ||
| Yes, it was fantastic. | 21% | 18% | 28% | 13% | 13% | 24% | 23% | 23% | 39% |
| Yes, but it was overrated. | 32% | 30% | 35% | 21% | 21% | 31% | 43% | 49% | 36% |
| No, I haven’t had the chance yet. | 23% | 21% | 26% | 50% | 24% | 25% | 19% | 16% | 14% |
| No, that’s just wrong. | 23% | 31% | 11% | 17% | 41% | 20% | 15% | 12% | 11% |
About Autoquake.com
Autoquake.com’s proven online retail model sells high quality used cars to consumers through its website www.autoquake.com. The well maintained ex-company cars are prepared to retail condition and sold via the Autoquake.com ecommerce platform. The company is funded by leading venture capital companies Accel Partners and Highland Capital Partners who are investors in companies such as Facebook, Digg and Real Networks.
Key Autoquake facts:
- Autoquake.com is currently the second most popular website (based on share of Visits) in the Hitwise UK 'Dealerships - Automotive' industry category.
- 60% of Autoquake customers reserve their car online on the very first day they visit the site.
- 35% of Autoquake customers opt for home delivery. On average, these customers pay £7,500 on a car they have only seen on a computer screen.
- Autoquake saved its customers a total of £10m over Parkers guide price in 2009.
- Only 1.4% of customers have made use of the Autoquake 7 day money back guarantee.
- According to the Capgemini report 08/09, 44% of consumers are likely or very likely to purchase a car on the internet if that functionality is available. This is up from 30% in 2008 and only 2% in 2001.
- 6.7 million used cars were sold in the UK in 2008 at a value of £32.4 billion.
