parking in car parks??????
26 February 2006, 09:13 PM
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parking in car parks??????
how many of you out there actualy notice what you park next to when leaving your scooby in the car park. ie weekly shopping.
ive seen it so many times when the kids come running up to there mum and dads car they open the doors and dont give a dam about the cars parked next to them. dent city here we come. this could be your scooby.
the cars i try to avoid parking next to are.
people carriers. (galaxys ect).
4x4 anything.
2 door anything (doors need to be opened wider so you can get in).
white van man.
i try my best to park as fare away as possible to anything. and when i return theres always something parked next to mine.
am i the only one on SN that does this.
ive seen it so many times when the kids come running up to there mum and dads car they open the doors and dont give a dam about the cars parked next to them. dent city here we come. this could be your scooby.
the cars i try to avoid parking next to are.
people carriers. (galaxys ect).
4x4 anything.
2 door anything (doors need to be opened wider so you can get in).
white van man.
i try my best to park as fare away as possible to anything. and when i return theres always something parked next to mine.
am i the only one on SN that does this.
26 February 2006, 09:29 PM
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try and park in the parent and child spaces,baby seat in the back comes in useful sometimes
failing that try to park next to a wall/post/other non moving object (not trolly parks) as tightly as possible, that way whoever parks in the only available space has to be a MONUMENTAL d!ck to bang your scoob (still very possible) other than that cross everything and hope.
failing that try to park next to a wall/post/other non moving object (not trolly parks) as tightly as possible, that way whoever parks in the only available space has to be a MONUMENTAL d!ck to bang your scoob (still very possible) other than that cross everything and hope.
26 February 2006, 09:29 PM
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Always shop at quiet times (early in week, early in day or very late, or 10 to 3 as all the mums **** off to pick up Tarquin and Joshua from school) and park well away from everyone else. I always pick the 2nd space from an end and park on or even slightly over the line to make the last space awkward to use and the next space after me as big as possible. Once had a feckwit squeeze his $h!theap in alongside me even after taking these precautions, which he had every right to do, apart from the fact that he was so close (less than 1/2" between door mirrors) that I could not enter my vehicle As I tried I inadvertantly brushed against his mirror and it fell off 
Had to enter my car from the passenger side and roll it out of the space before I could get in the drivers side.
As I tried I inadvertantly brushed against his mirror and it fell off Had to enter my car from the passenger side and roll it out of the space before I could get in the drivers side.
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26 February 2006, 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by SivMY05Sti
I'm worse than that - park across too bays if poss
26 February 2006, 09:57 PM
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Thats some jobsworth!!! Who says she had to park like that due to someone else ??
Shocker......Then again if Scooby's wearn't made of bacofoil we'd all be a lot better off
Shocker......Then again if Scooby's wearn't made of bacofoil we'd all be a lot better off
26 February 2006, 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Moonloops
If you could afford the car you own you would not worry about damage
26 February 2006, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Moonloops
If you could afford the car you own you would not worry about damage
you must be one of those tw$ts that parks next to me then.
26 February 2006, 10:36 PM
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I went to shefield today... bad idea. got into car park and only space was next ot a focus with its passenger window smashed in. Looked fresh glass everywhere..
Didnt inspire confidence. I usually only take scooby out if it goes into secure parking somewhere. Or i drive normal cars that i dont care getting damaged. lol
Didnt inspire confidence. I usually only take scooby out if it goes into secure parking somewhere. Or i drive normal cars that i dont care getting damaged. lol
26 February 2006, 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by SivMY05Sti
If I must resort to your level........
26 February 2006, 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Bubba po
What makes you think it is reasonable to park across two bays, if you wish to have a proper debate? Why shouldn't you get a parking fine for improper parking, or a right good boot in the door from some person who can't find a place to park because of your selfish attitude? If you were concerned only for your car and not just filled with pugnacious self-importance you'd park in a different area altogether and walk the extra distance. But you don't, do you? You park your big, spoilered up, big-I-am car across two bays because you are the personification of the brash, self-important product of a me-me-me society.
26 February 2006, 11:00 PM
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Right! Here's the trick lads! . .I always park as far away from the supermarket/shop entrance as possible! Yes . .This is true!
. .And there are very good reasons for it! Please observe!
1) There is usually an abundance of spaces, and its highly unlikely that anyone lazy/inattentive will park so far away ( I am talking under 100 yards)
2) Fat people tend to park as near the entrance as possible, as they can't be arsed to walk any extra distance . .(also please note - fat people like to swing their door wide)
3) Supermarket car parks nowadays have pick up points / cash machines near the entrance which may cause unnecessary agro/commotion resulting in dent to Scoob!
So . .There you have it!
Disclaimer: Did not mean to unnecessarily offend any heavy boned people, but so far this parking technique has worked for me . .I say park further, but park proper!
. .I always park as far away from the supermarket/shop entrance as possible! Yes . .This is true! . .And there are very good reasons for it! Please observe!1) There is usually an abundance of spaces, and its highly unlikely that anyone lazy/inattentive will park so far away ( I am talking under 100 yards)
2) Fat people tend to park as near the entrance as possible, as they can't be arsed to walk any extra distance . .(also please note - fat people like to swing their door wide)
3) Supermarket car parks nowadays have pick up points / cash machines near the entrance which may cause unnecessary agro/commotion resulting in dent to Scoob!
So . .There you have it!
Disclaimer: Did not mean to unnecessarily offend any heavy boned people, but so far this parking technique has worked for me . .I say park further, but park proper!
26 February 2006, 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by WRX300MAN
Right! Here's the trick lads! . .I always park as far away from the supermarket/shop entrance as possible! Yes . .This is true! . .And there are very good reasons for it! Please observe!
1) There is usually an abundance of spaces, and its highly unlikely that anyone lazy/inattentive will park so far away ( I am talking under 100 yards)
2) Fat people tend to park as near the entrance as possible, as they can't be arsed to walk any extra distance . .(also please note - fat people like to swing their door wide)
3) Supermarket car parks nowadays have pick up points / cash machines near the entrance which may cause unnecessary agro/commotion resulting in dent to Scoob!
So . .There you have it!
Disclaimer: Did not mean to unnecessarily offend any heavy boned people, but so far this parking technique has worked for me . .I say park further, but park proper!
. .I always park as far away from the supermarket/shop entrance as possible! Yes . .This is true! . .And there are very good reasons for it! Please observe!1) There is usually an abundance of spaces, and its highly unlikely that anyone lazy/inattentive will park so far away ( I am talking under 100 yards)
2) Fat people tend to park as near the entrance as possible, as they can't be arsed to walk any extra distance . .(also please note - fat people like to swing their door wide)
3) Supermarket car parks nowadays have pick up points / cash machines near the entrance which may cause unnecessary agro/commotion resulting in dent to Scoob!
So . .There you have it!
Disclaimer: Did not mean to unnecessarily offend any heavy boned people, but so far this parking technique has worked for me . .I say park further, but park proper!
26 February 2006, 11:05 PM
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Sob, I cant take it any more,
another ive got a scoob/ parking in car parks thread
ARGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
what is it, if your that concerned , leave the f*kin car at home and walk to the shop!!!
or do the obvious, park in the furthest corner of the car park away from the shop, mums and kids always park closer,
or are the little legs not capable of walking that far..
its a car, at some stage it will get scratched dented, and rusty,
if your worried about it suffering lifes nocks, you have two options, dont drive it, or keep it in the garage.
my scoob has dents, scratches, dont know what caused them, dont care really, its a car, at the end of its life it will be sold, warts an all
Steam letting off over
Mart
another ive got a scoob/ parking in car parks thread
ARGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
what is it, if your that concerned , leave the f*kin car at home and walk to the shop!!!
or do the obvious, park in the furthest corner of the car park away from the shop, mums and kids always park closer,
or are the little legs not capable of walking that far..
its a car, at some stage it will get scratched dented, and rusty,
if your worried about it suffering lifes nocks, you have two options, dont drive it, or keep it in the garage.
my scoob has dents, scratches, dont know what caused them, dont care really, its a car, at the end of its life it will be sold, warts an all
Steam letting off over
Mart
26 February 2006, 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by mart360
Sob, I cant take it any more,
another ive got a scoob/ parking in car parks thread
ARGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
what is it, if your that concerned , leave the f*kin car at home and walk to the shop!!!
or do the obvious, park in the furthest corner of the car park away from the shop, mums and kids always park closer,
or are the little legs not capable of walking that far..
its a car, at some stage it will get scratched dented, and rusty,
if your worried about it suffering lifes nocks, you have two options, dont drive it, or keep it in the garage.
my scoob has dents, scratches, dont know what caused them, dont care really, its a car, at the end of its life it will be sold, warts an all
Steam letting off over
Mart
another ive got a scoob/ parking in car parks thread
ARGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
what is it, if your that concerned , leave the f*kin car at home and walk to the shop!!!
or do the obvious, park in the furthest corner of the car park away from the shop, mums and kids always park closer,
or are the little legs not capable of walking that far..
its a car, at some stage it will get scratched dented, and rusty,
if your worried about it suffering lifes nocks, you have two options, dont drive it, or keep it in the garage.
my scoob has dents, scratches, dont know what caused them, dont care really, its a car, at the end of its life it will be sold, warts an all
Steam letting off over
Mart
26 February 2006, 11:13 PM
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Funny, I just picked up my 3rd lot of damage in 2 years today at tescos. Parked as far away as possible in the car park, no other cars about. Came back to find a nice big blue scratch from middle of back door to the back bumper. Accompanying it was a rippled door and a nice dent to the wing both in front and behind the wheel arch. This wasn't there only half an hour previous as I washed it! Needless to say, the offending vehicle had made good their escape!
As I said, this is the third time this has happened to me. I was lucky the first time as I witnessed it and the guy admitted it and I claimed from his insurance. A little ding wouldn't bother me, it's when it costs me big bucks to fix it that friggin annoys me
As I said, this is the third time this has happened to me. I was lucky the first time as I witnessed it and the guy admitted it and I claimed from his insurance. A little ding wouldn't bother me, it's when it costs me big bucks to fix it that friggin annoys me
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26 February 2006, 11:16 PM
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I park across two bays or use Parent/Child (have 2 year old girl) or disabled spaces (up to 10% of car parks are devoted to disabled spaces yet when u get in the shop/supermarket u never see any obviously disabled people!!. A free car and park anywhere!!!)When people start respecting other peoples property I will start respecting parking rules (i.e. never!!!) My last scoob got reversed into in Morrisons and the offender done off leaving my bumper smashed in. And just about every panel got dinged in just over a year. When I got new one I decided on my defensive parking techniques and so far so good. It really annoys me to the point that if I do ever catch anybody dinging my car they will find themselves on the end of my fist. Rant over!!
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26 February 2006, 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by theotherphil
Funny, I just picked up my 3rd lot of damage in 2 years today at tescos. Parked as far away as possible in the car park, no other cars about. Came back to find a nice big blue scratch from middle of back door to the back bumper. Accompanying it was a rippled door and a nice dent to the wing both in front and behind the wheel arch. This wasn't there only half an hour previous as I washed it! Needless to say, the offending vehicle had made good their escape!
As I said, this is the third time this has happened to me. I was lucky the first time as I witnessed it and the guy admitted it and I claimed from his insurance. A little ding wouldn't bother me, it's when it costs me big bucks to fix it that friggin annoys me
As I said, this is the third time this has happened to me. I was lucky the first time as I witnessed it and the guy admitted it and I claimed from his insurance. A little ding wouldn't bother me, it's when it costs me big bucks to fix it that friggin annoys me
Mate . .This sounds like plain vandalism, rather than a twirp opening the door next to you! V.Sorry to hear yr news . Perhaps I should start shopping in Waitrose?
26 February 2006, 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by anthscooby01
I park across two bays or use Parent/Child (have 2 year old girl) or disabled spaces (up to 10% of car parks are devoted to disabled spaces yet when u get in the shop/supermarket u never see any obviously disabled people!!. A free car and park anywhere!!!)When people start respecting other peoples property I will start respecting parking rules (i.e. never!!!) My last scoob got reversed into in Morrisons and the offender done off leaving my bumper smashed in. And just about every panel got dinged in just over a year. When I got new one I decided on my defensive parking techniques and so far so good. It really annoys me to the point that if I do ever catch anybody dinging my car they will find themselves on the end of my fist. Rant over!!
26 February 2006, 11:33 PM
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Middle of the back doorto the back bumper????WTF??? Mate . .This sounds like plain vandalism, rather than a twirp opening the door next to you! V.Sorry to hear yr news .
Perhaps I should start shopping in Waitrose?
Mate . .This sounds like plain vandalism, rather than a twirp opening the door next to you! V.Sorry to hear yr news . Perhaps I should start shopping in Waitrose?