You’ve done everything possible to keep your car in mint condition. You drive safely on the road; you park all the way at the end of the parking lot at the mall parking lot. You even leave your car at home parked on the street in front of your home while you take public transportation into work just to avoid damage to your car. But how safe is your car when you park it on the street?
Many people advise against parking on the street at all cost …But in some areas parking on the street is the only available option. To keep your car safe, make sure that you remember the following tips when parking on the street and backing out of a parking space.
Never leave valuable items such as your laptop, iPod or any other handheld devices in your car. Make sure that you take all of your valuable belongings with you or leave them in the trunk of your car.
Make sure that you lock your doors and roll up all windows.
Be cautious of stray shopping carts at shopping centers that can hit your car.
Never race with other drivers just to get into a parking space.
Make sure that you look both ways and watch out for cars and passerby’s when backing your car out from a parking space.
Make sure that you park your car on within the painted lines. Never double park your car.
Never park near a garbage can or dumpster.
When holiday shopping, make sure that you remember where you parked your car.
Avoid parking in “no parking zones” or “permit parking only” spots. Damage can occur to your vehicle when your car is being towed.