How many of you have to park your car on the street?

Question

And why? Because no garage parking, etc?
How do you feel about it? Do you feel safe?
Do you move your car everyday?
How do you keep your car clean?

I have an extra car that has to park on street I don't have extra garage for it should I get rid of it but my mom doesn't have a car and she wants me to keep it for her. But she only uses it every other day not everyday - above are all the concerns that I have - please help.

Serious answers only, thanks.

Answer 1

I do and LA is dirty. The cops here have stake outs for parking and decide who gets to park where. Street cleaning tickets are common.

Answer 2

Yes I have to park my car on the street. I live in LA so it is very common. I feel safe as long as it is not up the street and is nearby my home, best if it is front or acrross the street.

The only thing I worry is when the kids pay they will hit it. I have to because there are more cars in our household then the driveway allows. I move it everyday because I drive it everyday. It sucks when street sweepers come by because it cant be parked on a certin side of the street on certin days or you get a ticket.

Also in cali if you dont have insurance on a vehicle it can not be registered and if its not registered and parked on the street it can be towed or given a ticket.

And my fiancee cleans my car I take care of the inside.

**keep it for your mom is she doesnt use it that much that is fine....at least you know your mom has a car if she has an emergency and has to go somewhere.
it will be fine just get full coverage if you worry about it.

Answer 3

I park on the street because I have no garage. I live in a safe area so that is not a concern of mine, but I also keep in mind not to leave anything of much value out in the open. I use my "main" car everyday but a second car remains parked there. I keep that one covered with a car cover. I would recommend that for your Mom's car. Keeps it clean (cleaner anyway) and also could help as a theft deterrent.

Answer 4

I had a little Ford Escort beater that my husband drove to work.. We on occassion would park it on the street.. It had been broken into 3 times.. There's nothing in it and not worth anything.. It's advised by the police to NOT lock your vehicle, a thief will do less damage ripping out the stereo, than if he breaks a window/locks to get the stereo... Just a little piece of wisdom...Also, where we used to live had no parking... It was ridiculous if someone had a party or bbq you had to park a million miles away and walk to their house.. Not an easy feat with two small children, diaper bag, food etc.. So, I'm glad that we live where we have a garage and a big driveway and we can park on the street just not overnight...