It’s that time of year again—when we lie to ourselves with the best of intentions and call them "resolutions." But hey, 4x4 owners are a special breed, so let’s make some promises we can laugh about while mudding through 2025. Here's a list of New Year’s Resolutions for every off-road enthusiast.
1. I Will Wash My 4x4 More Often
We all know your ride hasn’t seen a sponge since it was born. But hey, this year, you swear you’ll clean it up after every mud-run, beach trip, and dusty trail...until you remember dirt adds character. Let’s be real, by February, it’ll look like it’s been in a swamp wrestling match—and that’s just how you like it.
2. I Will Stop Overloading My Roof Rack
Oh, the roof rack—a true hero carrying everything from a bike to your mate’s camping fridge. This year, you’ll promise to stop turning it into a top-heavy disaster waiting to flip. But come the first weekend trip, you'll stack it higher than your excuses for why it's fine.
3. I Will Actually Use My Recovery Gear
You’ve got MAXTRAX, a snatch strap, and a winch, but let’s be honest, they’re mostly just for Instagram clout. In 2025, you’ll actually use them—right after you figure out how to unbox that brand-new shovel you’ve been carting around.
4. I Will Check My Tyre Pressure Regularly
What’s that? You’ve got a slow leak? You’ve been meaning to check your pressures? Sure, mate. This year, you’ll make it a habit. But we all know you’ll wait until your tyres look like pancakes before you do anything about it.
5. I Will Stop Buying Mods I Don’t Need
This ones actually stupid. ALL OF THEM ARE NEEDED. Worth it.
6. I Will Organise My 4WD’s Interior
That backseat looks like a bomb went off at a camping store. You’ll declutter, you say. You’ll Marie Kondo the shit out of it. But by Easter, you’ll be back to living in organised chaos, with stubby holders and zip ties for days.
7. I Will Stop Getting Bogged on the Beach
The dream: glide across the sand like a majestic seagull. The reality: you’re up to your axles in embarrassment while every holidaymaker watches. Maybe 2025 is the year you’ll master the art of sand driving. Or maybe you’ll just keep blaming the tyres.
8. I Will Learn to Use My 4WD’s Features
"Wait, what does this button do?" you ask while staring at the diff lock switch you’ve never touched. This year, you’ll read the manual—or at least Google it. Until then, it’s just a fancy decoration.
9. I Will Stop Following My Mates (Patrol Owners) into Dumb Tracks
If 2024 taught you anything, it’s that Kyle doesn’t know what he’s doing. But let’s face it, you’re going to keep following him down "easy" tracks that end in winching disasters. It’s the law of off-roading: bad decisions make the best stories.
10. I Will Take My 4WD on More Adventures
Let’s end on a high note. You promise to hit the road more often in 2025, exploring new tracks, taking the kids camping, and finding excuses to get dirty. Just don’t forget to take us with you for the ride—tag us in your adventures so we can live vicariously through your epic fails and victories!
Here’s to a 2025 filled with muddy tracks, questionable decisions, and mods that make your wife cry. Happy New Year from all of us at BAW Automotive—your partner in 4x4 shenanigans and the occasional good idea.
Cheers to breaking every resolution by February
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