Extreme Parking
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Parked my car here at work before I went away to Spain for a week 
Came back to have a very nice M3 two spaces to the right. Full disklok for some added protection
Came back to have a very nice M3 two spaces to the right. Full disklok for some added protection
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Yep
old cars, dirtys cars, baby on board signs, kids booster/baby seats, cars parked like a blind person has been driving...stay away from them all 
....... and people carriersYep
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I was looking at one yesterday. The newer shapes are nice. Much nicer than the crv next to it
Phew for a second I thought that was the wife’s car!
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Came back to my car at Sainsbury’s last year to find a car encroaching into my space blocking me getting in drivers door completely. Owner was just getting out so I said to her “excuse me, do you know if Sainsbury’s sell tin openers?”
“I’m not sure” she replied.
“Well, if they do, can you get me one to help me get into my car please” I retorted.
She moved it, muttering something..... don’t think it was an apology!!
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great discussion. The Missus isn't very happy when it comes to doing the shop. its either her car that goes or if were out in the S3 I drop her off at the doors and wait in the car at a safe distance. get some funny looks but worth it for peace of mind. my car is 100% dent free and that "aint gonna change" any time soon if I can help it. Had to have the rear bumper painted by Audi when I got the car due to a small imperfection and it went into Audi 4 times until it was a perfect match so I don't want do be going through that pain again.
I sometimes do this. Whilst waiting I have even opened my door in an attempt to put people off from parking next to me so they use the next space down. I have also moved to the next space when someone has parked next to me, now that gets you some funny looks....
What’s your secret mate? I always get dragged in
Only time I’m “allowed” to do that is when the dog is in the car and we don’t want to leave him unattended. So i suppose the moral of the story is, always take the dog
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She is never happy but her options are, Just get it done, or we go home and swap cars. She normally throws a hissy and just goes in. I swear she hates the S3 and sees it as competition.
I get anxiety big time when someone goes to park next to me.
Just yesterday I was parking up and saw this old guy in a banged up 106 open his door into the next car with his stick. heard the thud from inside my car - was fuming and left a note on the other guys windscreen with reg and everything-
I get anxiety big time when someone goes to park next to me.
Just yesterday I was parking up and saw this old guy in a banged up 106 open his door into the next car with his stick. heard the thud from inside my car - was fuming and left a note on the other guys windscreen with reg and everything-
What’s your secret mate? I always get dragged in
There are pros and cons with this too; I do wonder if it would be cheaper taking the risk and end up paying for a repair bill in comparison to the amount of crap she comes out with at times.
Lol, not with paint that is an absolute B*****D to get a match on and having to go without the S3 for weeks. Nothing is worse than that. Just give her an allowance in cash.
I’m bad enough when’s it’s parked in the drive and there is kids about with bikes and footballs
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I’m bad enough when’s it’s parked in the drive and there is kids about with bikes and footballs
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Id relocate if my street had kids with bikes and footballs or setup camp behind the car all night.
Exactly why (well one reason) we moved to the country. Just lucky we were able to. Blood pressure used to rise if I heard a ball bouncing out in the street
Mine absolutely would too, but thankfully there are no children in my cul de sac. Even better I have a garage and always use it.Blood pressure used to rise if I heard a ball bouncing out in the street
I realise this makes me a bit weird and unusual in modern times.
The fact that it had a garage was one of the main reasons I chose to buy this house.
I’m weird tooMine absolutely would too, but thankfully there are no children in my cul de sac. Even better I have a garage and always use it.
I realise this makes me a bit weird and unusual in modern times.
The fact that it had a garage was one of the main reasons I chose to buy this house.
Even where we are, fairly remote, the cars are in the garage. Partly for security partly out of harms way of the weather (high winds, frost etc etc). Thankfully no real chance of kids being anywhere near them anyway.
You're lucky you have a garage big enough. We live in a newish build and even with an empty garage the car is about 30cm too long to fit. Not to mention I'd have to hug the left wall to get it in and doesn't give a lot of room to get outMine absolutely would too, but thankfully there are no children in my cul de sac. Even better I have a garage and always use it.
I realise this makes me a bit weird and unusual in modern times.
The fact that it had a garage was one of the main reasons I chose to buy this house.
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Yes I completely agree.....most modern single garages that are built along with the house are only suitable for small cars, so you can forget about fitting even a medium sized family car in them.
I was in the fortunate position of the previous owner purchasing land from the council then building a large garage up against the side of the house.
I've got plenty of room inside.
Even when at clients have to try and find a good space, now before people say "You're over the line!" Originally the drivers side was right on the line , but then as per the 1st Pic the Merc driver comes steaming in encroaching in to my space ( hard to see but his wheel is about a foot over the line) so moved mine over to make a point. Way he done it he barely had enough room to get out himself. Mini rant over.
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Back to the same spot again four months later and managed to park in the usual ding free zone.
Returning back noticed this Lamborghini not too bothered where it was parked.
And here's me worried about my humble A4 getting knocked.
Even when at clients have to try and find a good space, now before people say "You're over the line!" Originally the drivers side was right on the line , but then as per the 1st Pic the Merc driver comes steaming in encroaching in to my space ( hard to see but his wheel is about a foot over the line) so moved mine over to make a point. Way he done it he barely had enough room to get out himself. Mini rant over.
That Mercedes looks to be parked perfectly well and you've made yourself look a berk by moving over like that.
Not that you can see from the pic but he was a foot in to my bay, so no not parked perfectly well
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The lines are very faint but it looks to me like he's on the correct side of it and you're over yours. Besides that, the other photo shows that there are dozens of other spaces available for you to use if you're going to be so precious about the whole thing
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Those aren't the actual bay markers, not sure why you're so fuming about this considering I was there, next time I'll be sure to properly highlight the markings.
Thought this post was for people wanting to park to protect the cars, so no wasn't going to shoehorn it in to another space when originally I'd parked in the bay on the line to give me that room and he parked in to my space
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I’m bad enough when’s it’s parked in the drive and there is kids about with bikes and footballs
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I put mine straight in the garage if next door's kids are out even if I am going back out in a little while
Mine absolutely would too, but thankfully there are no children in my cul de sac. Even better I have a garage and always use it.
I realise this makes me a bit weird and unusual in modern times.
The fact that it had a garage was one of the main reasons I chose to buy this house.
Same here - it's only me and my neighbour that use our garage for putting a car in - Everybody else makes sure their £100 lawnmover is safe along with all the rubbish they no longer need but won't throw away
Some have been sensible and converted them into another room which fair dos if you're not going to put your car in or it won't fit your 7 seater people carrier for the 4 of you
One guy in our street has a Zafira and five children - He either hasn't got a TV or wanted to get the full use out of his seven seater
Most modern garages won't fit normal cars, let alone people carrier. Even if my garage was empty the S3 would overhang by about 20 cm, let alone only a foot space on one side to get out
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That's true my house was built in the mid 70's so a MK1 golf would have gone in easily - Now the new Polo would be tight - With my S3 I do have to go right up to the left wall so I can get out - I have attached carpet to the walls though and if the cars get much bigger (or me!!) then I may struggle
