Where do you park when going out?

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Where do you park when going out?

PS: We can't get out for lunch, theres so many security guards that you'll eventually get caught before you even get out of the parking lot.

Yeah, things were different back in the '70s my young friend!!!!

[AeroCleanse]

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I park at close to the entrance as possible.

[roushstage2]

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Choice numero uno for the obvious reasons.

[silvSS03]

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Far is always better protect your second biggest investment

[J. A. Michaels]

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For all the time and effort we put in our cars, the obvious choice is as far away as possible. So many other drivers just don't care. Plus its nice walking back to the car to see it all clean, reflective and sharp looking. lol.

[G Force]

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When i'm alone far from other vehicles and trolleys,otherwise i use the nearest.This is where my car gets dings that i notice at the next wash.

[Bob2007GT]

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For all the time and effort we put in our cars, the obvious choice is as far away as possible. So many other drivers just don't care. Plus its nice walking back to the car to see it all clean, reflective and sharp looking. lol.

The walk back to the car is a nice viewing opportunity that I enjoy as well. Also, parking next to an expensive car is not always safe. There are a lot of inconsiderate people with a lot of money that have expensive cars that are not that big a deal to them. Parking next to a highly detailed car of any kind might be safer, since that person is more likely to be aware of others - assuming the driver is in fact the detailer. Obviously, my favorite place to park is in my own garage, which is always a short walk and allows for special viewings at all times of the day or night!

[CharlesW]

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One thing that I didn't see mentioned.
If I can't find a place away from everyone, I try to find a spot by compact 4 door sedans. Small doors don't ding you quite as often as some of the really large ones on some of the coupes or 2 door vehicles.

[Jossy92]

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I try to stay out of the afternoon sun, using trees, buildings, etc.

[mh68]

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For all the time and effort we put in our cars, the obvious choice is as far away as possible. So many other drivers just don't care. Plus its nice walking back to the car to see it all clean, reflective and sharp looking. lol.

LOL! I thought I was the only one that does that! My wife always tells me to watch where I'm walking because I'm always looking back at my car!

Mike

[yalerd]

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I usually try to find the parking space side to the wall if there is. If it's in an open space then I would leave it alone very very far away! jajaja

[nrs2420]

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I always seem to find a mustang or camaro parked far out so I park one spot away from that car. I don't want him thinking what idiot parked next to my car, because that's the first thing I do when I see a car next to mine, granted I don't get as mad if its a nicer looking car but still. I'm afraid to take up to spots unless I can park way way far away because I think someone will eventually get mad at me taking up two spots (some times 4 when because I'll just park right in the middle of the cross the lines make) and do something to my car. I get very worried while in the store just knowing my car is out there. Who knows whats going on.

[Mort Corey]

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Sometimes I think the safest place to park would be right next to the shopping cart return area......since it seems that it rarely gets any carts near it.

Mort (who hasn't tried this theory yet)

[Raymond]

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I never valet, and I never park next to another car unless it's a friend of mine who's with me, because they're all the same as I am. I park as far away as possible without leaving the car so far that it's open to being vandalized or stolen. Pretty much, I just use my best judgement. Haven't had any problems so far.

[rusty bumper]

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Due to having a disabled family member at home, I usually park in the handicapped parking slots.

But I like to get one near the curb if possible. If not, then I will find a place about a mile away and catch the bus to the store I'm shopping at........................................Not!

Truthfully though, I will park a good ways off if necessary...course I let the folks out at the store front first.