Dominic smiled at Melinda's uncertain compliment. "Thanks. It's nothing outrageous - but I suppose any car is impressive if you didn't grow up with them." He slid into the driver's seat and patted the steering wheel affectionately. He hadn't named his car as some people did, but he still felt fondly towards it, and it would be a lifesaver if he ever needed to flee the magical world again. Dominic wasn't planning on that, but it was something he was prepared for and he wanted to stay that way. "I bought it as soon as I could afford it," he admitted, checking his pockets to make sure he had muggle money and his debit card in case he needed to stop for petrol.
About read to start the engine he glanced at Melinda again. "Hang on. Seatbelt's there," he gestured behind her shoulder since he didn't want to reach across and get too much into her personal space. "You pull that grey strap, and the buckle goes into here." He held the lower end of the seatbelt at an angle so she could see. Magic could probably heal up any injuries they got into if they crashed but since the car came with seatbelts anyway, Dominic figured he might as well use them. "You too, Genie."