When you take a girl on a date, especially if it's the first date, there are a couple things you need to do to ensure you make a good impression. Personal hygiene is at the top of the list, right along with dressing sharp. But it is also important to get your car in shape before driving your date anywhere. Most women will not judge about the make and model of the car, but it's the little things that count.

Unless she is a Nascar fan or enjoys a good street race, you should get rid of the cheesy undercarriage lights and stickers that may be adorning your windows. Thousands of bumper stickers are a turn off. The same rule holds true for the interior; Animal patterned seat covers will do nothing but make her run for the hills, as well as that bobbing dashboard stripper. Keep it classy, keep it clean, and for goodness sakes, keep it smelling good.

Do you have a tendency to leave your gym bag in the car, or maybe love to leave your fishing gear in there for impromptu fishing trips with the guys? You may be used to the nasty funk in your car, but she'll notice right away that it smells like a fish market. Keep a bottle of Febreeze handy for quick odor elimination or get yourself an air freshener. At the very least, drive it through the car wash and vacuum inside. You won't get lucky inside or outside your car unless you make a positive impression on your date.