Catching the bad guys

[luvmytoolz]

Am I correct in saying that the rear bumper can withstand a harder hit than the front bumper?

Rear enders are not uncommon here as it can get pretty aggressive on the roads at times, and in shopping centres sometimes it's a free for all. So every car I've owned, and my missus and kids for that matter, have all had tow bars fitted. Just the sight of a towbar seems to be a decent visual deterrent from most people tailgating you as they know they'll definitely come off second best.

 

[Packard]

As long as we are on the subject of head in parking, I would add this note of caution.

Every once in a while, I will park “head-in” and be faced by another car that is already parked. When it is time to leave, sometimes that car will already be gone. It is often easier (and perceived safer) to drive through and exit where that car had previously been parked rather than backing out.

The risk is this: No one expects an empty parking space to suddenly be filled, and once filled, suddenly have a car drive out. So if you find yourself in that situation, be extremely careful, and come to a full stop before exiting the spot.

I am not sure who would have the liability if there was a fender bender, but I suspect that the once-parked-car leaving the spot would have at least some of the liability.

I have observed a couple of close calls like that. So keep that in mind.

 

[luvmytoolz]

Every once in a while, I will park “head-in” and be faced by another car that is already parked. When it is time to leave, sometimes that car will already be gone. It is often easier (and perceived safer) to drive through and exit where that car had previously been parked rather than backing out.

I thought the unwritten rule for parking in car spot rows was always back it in? ;-)

 

[Packard]

I thought the unwritten rule for parking in car spot rows was always back it in? ;-)

That’s the approach I’ve taken in the past. It’s time to rethink that idea.