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With around 34 million vehicles on the UK roads, congestion is a well documented issue. But it's not just getting stuck in traffic that generates problems for drivers, as it is often becoming harder to find a parking space - especially in popular locations.
And figures show that finding a space is often only half of the issue as parking can be a costly exercise (and I'm not just talking about the expensive tariffs that we pay).
According to insurance company eQuoteDirect, it is fairly common that someone will bump into your car, and often they will drive away without taking any level of responsibility.
They say that one in six drivers would never leave their insurance details after a minor collision if the other driver was not in the vehicle and nearly half would only consider doing so if the incident looked serious. The upshot is that careless car parking causes a reported £1.3 billion of damage.
Even if you do manage to get away without any damage to your car, many drivers fall foul of the eager eyed traffic wardens.
Always quick to churn out tickets, Government figures show that traffic wardens issue over 10 million of them in England and Wales every year which generates around £781 million.
So whats my point - well, it's to take care where you park. Pretty much all vehicle related fines are avoidable and so if you take a look at road markings and signage, there's no need to get a ticket - and if you do get one that you feel is unjust, don't be afraid to challenge it.
On the vehicle damage front, while you can't stop someone from colliding with your car, or opening a door onto it, do what you can to mitigate the risk. If there's a choice, go for the parking option with the most room for tricky manoeuvres.
Wherever possible, leave plenty of room between you and other vehicles, keep to the middle of the space, and if you see a car that looks like its been bangar racing, probably best not to park next to it.
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