Hawa Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 I always wonder how anyone larger than a size 8 manages to even get out of their car in most car parks, especially the multistories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirnoff Ice Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 True. Now try get a baby in and out of a car seat without Damaging the car next to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sibon Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 True. Now try get a baby in and out of a car seat without Damaging the car next to you. If only they did bigger parking places for parents with small kids:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smirnoff Ice Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Mostly because some people take up the parent and child spaces not realising it has nothing to do with a shorter walk, But more importantly the need for the extra width to get the baby in and out of the car. ---------- Post added 18-01-2015 at 00:06 ---------- You have to open the back door fully. Lean in then undo the straps and remove the kid from their seat. As I say its about the width not how close to the front door. If the parent and child was at the far end of the car park that would be ok, because its not about being near the front door its about being able to open the door fully , leaning in and undoing the straps etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubermaus Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I get so annoyed when people nearly hit prestige cars in supermarket car parks when there parking up. Anyone else think supermarkets should make the spaces a little bigger, specifically for prestige cars only, so that they can park without worrying they'll get scuffed, scratched or the wing mirror took off? Had scrapes with plenty of idiots in car parks. Thing is its their fault because you cant claim in a private car park so if you have a prestige car i suggest you be very careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roosterboost Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I've been to the supermarkets in an E class mercedes as well as Home bargains! Are we supposed to be impressed? Mercedes E300 TD CLASSIC - MOT UNTIL JUNE 2015 - 2 KEYS - GOOD RUNNER (1999) For sale from Surrey Hills Cars, in Surrey, United Kingdom £890 http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/mercedes-benz/e-class/mercedes-e300-td-classic--mo-tuntil-june-2015--2-keys--good-runner/3272333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubermaus Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Mostly because some people take up the parent and child spaces not realising it has nothing to do with a shorter walk, But more importantly the need for the extra width to get the baby in and out of the car. ---------- Post added 18-01-2015 at 00:06 ---------- You have to open the back door fully. Lean in then undo the straps and remove the kid from their seat. As I say its about the width not how close to the front door. If the parent and child was at the far end of the car park that would be ok, because its not about being near the front door its about being able to open the door fully , leaning in and undoing the straps etc. Kids shouldnt be allowed out the cellar let alone in supermarkets. Bad parenting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister M Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I think we should like the USA. Lets be honest the UK are overtaking the USA with obesity. The car park spaces need to reflect this . ---------- Post added 17-01-2015 at 23:41 ---------- The cars of yesteryear are nothing like the BIG monster cars of today. Car parks have not changed. They still have the design of yesteryear. Our roads and car park spaces need an overhaul. The next time you are at the shops. Look at the obese people taking up parent and child spaces. They need the extra width for their over sized vehicle and short distance to the entrance of the store. I agree with this. Look at the fashion that's been around for people to have those American style humongous fridges. Bigger cars, bigger fridges, bigger people...Have a nice day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodie Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 you cant claim in a private car park Yes you can and I have!! It was some years ago mind and the driver put a large dent in rear door, went out of his way to find me and I claimed successfully on his insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzijlstra Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 One thing that does sort of get my goat is that parking places don't seem to be growing whereas it is pretty clear that cars are. Driving a V70 (by no means a prestige car, plenty of them about) you quickly realise this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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