No driver wants to return to their parked car to find a large dent in the bumper or scratch along the side. Much of the damage that dent specialists repair occurs while a vehicle is parked. Some smart strategies will reduce your likelihood of experiencing damage.

How to Protect Your Car When Parking

1.  Choose an End Slot

Even if it means you need to walk further to your destination, it’s worthwhile to park in a spot that is next to only one other vehicle. This could be beside a column in a parking garage or by the end cap in a parking lot.

Pull as far over to the side as you can when you park, so if someone does pull into the spot next to you, they have room to maneuver and open their door. People tend to park close to the entrance of the building, so staying further away will reduce the density of traffic around your car. Doing so will help you avoid repair costs performed by dent specialists. 

2. Parallel Park with Care

When parallel parking alongside a road, pull up as close as possible to the curb or the sidewalk. This gives you some extra space for passing traffic to move by safely.

Installing a backup camera can help you maneuver your vehicle more precisely, even in those tight spots. Tuck in the driver’s side mirror afterward, since this is the point that sticks out furthest into the road and can be hit. 

3. Look Up

Other drivers aren’t the only danger to your vehicle while parked. Check the overhead clearance when pulling into a tight spot in a parking garage.  

Some garages with low overhangs may recommend that you not back into spots since the front of your vehicle requires less vertical clearance. Avoid parking under trees, which can drop branches, large fruit, or bird droppings onto your car.

If your vehicle is damaged, hand it to the professionals at Slay Dent Specialists in Denton, TX. They have more than 25 years of experience serving drivers throughout Dallas-Fort Wayne, TX, Tulsa, OK, and Fayetteville, AR. Their paintless dent repair services will quickly and efficiently restore the body to its pre-damage look while preserving the warranty and factory finish. All clients enjoy a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee. Visit these dent specialists online, or call (817) 269-3141 for a free estimate.