It usually happens when you least
expect it to. As you are walking up to your car you notice something that
wasn’t there before when you parked your car. For something that happens in
just seconds, car dents and scratches take a lot of time and money to get rid
of. Car dents and scratches are an inevitable part of parking in public spaces.
So we came up with a few different ways you can help avoid damages.
1.
Keep
a look out for slanted parking lots - Most drivers are able to
accurately park straight when the parking lines are slanted. This also helps avoid
tight squeezes between cars.
2.
Keep
your distance – Choose to park at the end of the
lot as much as you can. A little bit of walking never hurt anyone.
3.
Keep a
safety cushion – This is leaving enough amount of space between you and the
car in front of you while driving on the road. Many car dents that occur often
happen due to people driving on each other’s tail.
4.
Keep
your garage area clear – If you park in a garage at home, make
sure that the space is cleared so that nothing can fall over or scratch your
vehicle by rubbing against it as you pull in.
5.
Parallel
Parking – Believe it or not, parallel
parking is the safest way to park!
6.
Parking
under hardwood trees – This should be something you
should avoid. Sadly, trees can easily
dent and scratch your vehicle.
7.
Parking
next to larger vehicles – Trucks and SUV’s equal large
doors.
8.
Neglected
vehicles – When parking next to a vehicle
that doesn’t seem to be well maintained, think of it this way: If the owner
doesn’t care about their car, they won’t care about yours.
9.
Used
one space, one space only – Never park over two parking
spaces- people could vandalize your vehicle due to frustration.
Content credit: www.automagic.co.za
