Love Machine, Bessey and Muscles – these are just some of the nicknames drivers choose for their cars, reveals a UK survey from HPI, an independent vehicle information provider. The HPI survey revealed that over 50% of participants admitted to giving their vehicle a pet name.

A similar survey by HPI in 2003 revealed that celebrity names were top favourites for drivers to give their cars. However, the likes of Kylie and Charlie have had to move over for Buster, Moocher and Boomzilla in 2008, as drivers are getting more creative with names.

To show just how attached some drivers are to their cars, HPI asked participants to indicate whether they think their vehicle is male or female. 40% of respondents said their car is female while only 27% referred to it as male.

Looking for ideas on what to name your new ride? Check out the top pet names for cars in 2003 – 2009 for a little inspiration:

2009:
Bessey
Casper
Lucky
Love Machine
Beauty
Muscles
Buster
Speedie
Moocher
Boomzilla

2003:
Rover
Betsy
Lovebug
Kylie
Herbie
Queenie
Bessey
The Heap
Yellow Peril
Kevin

Does your car have a pet name? Let us know, and explain the juicy details behind it’s unique name.

Source: wheels24