Car repair bills can mount up to hundreds or even, in some cases, thousands of pounds. In many cases, there are steps that could have been taken to help avoid such damage in the first place. Ensuring that you park in areas where your car won’t be vulnerable to being bumped or vandalised, park sensibly, and ensure that your own parking space or garage is well maintained.
If you have to park your car on the road at night then do make sure that you pull as far in as possible. Fold mirrors in if your car enables you to do this and if your street is prone to attacks of vandalism or speeding cars then try to find alternative means of parking. Unfortunately, this isn’t always possible and there are occasions when you will have to leave your car.
If you have an alarm make sure it is turned on. Acts of vandalism and bumps by other motorists may well be covered by your insurance but it will be a lot easier if you know when and where any incident occurred. Report it to the police so that you can get an incident number as this may also be required by your insurance company.
If you do park in your garage or down your drive don’t assume that you are free from the potential of damage. Ensure that the garage is clear and that any obstacles are removed. This can prove especially important with those obstacles that may be difficult to spot. Some items may be at an awkward height or placed awkwardly and this means that you may not be able to easily see them when looking in your mirror or attempting to drive into your parking spot.
It may sound obvious but do ensure that you drive carefully in all circumstances. Bumps and dints that are caused at a few miles per hour can still cause damage to your car that requires repairs. Scratches in the paintwork should be remedied as soon as possible in order that they don’t become worse problems that cost more in car repair bills.
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