Posted on 11/28/2025
Holiday shopping crowds turn easy parking into tight maneuvering. With more carts, hurried drivers, and narrow spaces, minor body damage becomes common. A few small habits reduce your risk a lot. Here are seven practical tips you can use right away to keep your paint looking good through the season. 1. Choose Your Space With Strategy, Not Convenience A short walk beats a long repair. Look for end-cap spots and pull-through spaces that let you face outward. Parking a few rows further out lowers the chance of someone squeezing in too close. Avoid cars that are crooked or over the line, oversized trucks that block your view, and cart corrals where loose carts collect. If you drive a longer vehicle, pick a space with a clear forward exit so you are not backing into cross-traffic. 2. Park Precisely and Leave Clearance Center the car between the lines and straighten the wheel. If you are off by even a foot, your door and the neighbor’s door are no ... read more