Tech & Auto
Rules You Need To Know Before Driving A Ferrari
By MARK COWLEY
Dealers
Apart from the usual financial checks, Ferrari dealers are said to also conduct history checks that examine whether the potential buyer fits the image of one of its clients.
If approved, the buyer has to get a "lesser" Ferrari before the dealer will let them buy something higher in the range — a long-winded process has put off some collectors.
Maintenance
Ferrari owners must properly maintain their vehicles at an approved dealership. Expect to get a frosty reception if yours slips into disrepair.
Cars with full dealer service histories can have a significantly higher resale value than those with mixed records, so owners should probably not cut any corners when servicing.
Don’t Lose It
Losing your car and generating stories in the press that you can't find it is a surefire way to get on Ferrari's ban list. Singer Justin Bieber did exactly that.
Bieber left his 458 Italia in the parking lot of a swanky Beverly Hills hotel and then forgot which one. His assistant found it three weeks later, but by then, the press found out.
Pay On Time
It may seem straightforward but always pay for your new Ferrari, even if you’re a celebrity. Ferrari's bigwigs simply won't accept a client with a history of non-payment.
Modifications
As a general rule, modifying a Ferrari is always a bad idea, but the brand can be considerably unhappy with high-profile owners questionably modding their cars.
After plastering his 458 Italia with a Nyan Cat wrap and nicknaming it the "Purrari," the Canadian musician Deadmau5 was sent a cease and desist letter for copyright infringement.