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Do Insurance Companies Cover Parking Lot Accidents?-1
Did you know 20% of all accidents occur in parking lots? Fortunately, with the right coverage, your insurance will protect your vehicle!
Drew Waterstreet
Do Insurance Companies Cover Parking Lot Accidents?
Did you know 20% of all accidents occur in parking lots? Fortunately, with the right coverage, your insurance will protect your vehicle!
Andrea Barrett
Does Progressive Have Parked Car Insurance?
While Progressive doesn’t offer dedicated coverage for a parked car, a comprehensive-only policy will protect your stored car from damage.
Kaitlin May
Everything You Need to Know About GEICO Parked Car Insurance
GEICO is an excellent choice if you’re looking for cheap insurance for a parked or stored vehicle. Here are the details!
Brittni Brinn
How to use Acura Park Assist
Park Assist has been available on certain Acura models for quite some time now, but Acura does not offer a self-parking or semi-autonomous parking feature.
Cameron Thiessen
How to use Ram Park Assist
Ram’s ParkSense active park assist system automatically controls the steering wheel to guide the vehicle safely into a parallel or perpendicular parking spot.
Cameron Thiessen
How to Use the 2020 Cadillac CT4 Sedan Park Assist
The 2020 Cadillac CT4’s Park Assist feature sounds the alert when you’re getting too close to an object, but there’s no self-parking option.
Amber Reed
How to Use the 2020 Cadillac CT4-V-V Sedan Park Assist
The 2020 Cadillac CT4-V sedan’s Park Assist can make it easier to avoid objects while parking and reversing, but it’s not a true self-parking feature.
Melanie Krieps Mergen
How to Use Nissan Park Assist
Nissan’s park assist features can help you park with confidence—but there’s only one model with self-parking technology.
Macy Fouse
How to Use Toyota Park Assist
Toyota debuted its new Toyota Teammate driver assistance feature in 2022, which featured a new intelligent parking assistance program.
Mary Alice Morris
How to Use Buick Park Assist
Buick’s Automatic Parking Assist can help slip your car into a parking space, but it’s only an option on certain models.
Macy Fouse
How to Use Ford Park Assist
Using Active Park Assist in your Ford F-150 is as simple as pushing a button—but it’s not a true self-driving function.
Jasmine Kanter
How to Use 2020 Cadillac CT5-V Automatic Parking Assist
The 2020 Cadillac CT5-V may be equipped with automatic parking assist with braking, which includes parallel and perpendicular parking assistance. Here’s how to get it and use it.
Jaya Anandjit
How to Use BMW i3 Park Assist
The BMW i3 Parking Assistant can help you parallel park like a pro—but it’ll come at an extra cost.
Matthew Lynaugh
How to Use the 2022 Buick Envision Park Assist
Depending on which options you choose, the 2022 Buick Envision can give you some basic distance alerts when you park—or fully park for you.
Amber Reed
How to Use Jeep ParkSense Park Assist
Jeep ParkSense Park Assist and Active Park Assist can help maneuver your Jeep into a tight parking space, but they are only optional on select models.
Jason Tushinski
How to Use GMC Park Assist
GMC’s Park Assist and Enhanced Park Assist can help maneuver your vehicle into a tight parking space, but it’s not available on all GMCs.
Jason Tushinski
How to Use Mini Cooper Parking Assist
Mini Cooper’s Parking Assist can help maneuver your car into a tight parking space—and it’s an optional feature on all Mini Coopers from the model year 2014 onwards.
Claire Beaney
How to Use Mazda Park Assist
Mazda’s Parking Sensory System can help you maneuver in tight places, but it’s not an auto parking function—and you won’t find it on every Mazda.
Andrea Barrett
How to Use Lexus’ Intuitive Parking Assist
Lexus Intuitive Parking Assist is a sonar-based safety system that helps detect objects close to the vehicle when reversing or traveling at low speeds—click here to learn how to use it.
Andrew Biro
How to Use BMW Park Assist
BMW’s park assist feature can make parallel parking a lot easier, but you might need to intervene with the process from time to time.
Melanie Krieps Mergen
How to Use Tesla Park Assist
Tesla’s Park Assist and Autopark can help you park your car safely, but only Autopark is a self-parking function—both options are available on all Teslas.
Jennifer Justice
How to Use Ford Active Park Assist
Ford’s Active Park Assist system helps drivers with parallel parking, but its base technology only handles steering.
Abbey Orzech
How to Use Volvo Park Assist
Volvo’s Park Assist Pilot can help maneuver your car into a tight parking space, but it’s not a true self-parking function—and it’s not available on all Volvos.
R.E. Fulton
What to Do When You Have a Parking Lot Accident
A parking lot accident can be costly, so here is a guide to what to do and what not to do if it happens to you.
James Ellaby
How to Get an Alaska Handicap Placard (and Who’s Eligible)
With proper medical clearance, Alaska residents can apply for a free handicap placard to get accessible parking.
Drew Waterstreet
How to Get a South Dakota Handicap Placard (and Who’s Eligible)
With proper medical clearance, South Dakota residents can apply for a handicap placard to get accessible parking.
Drew Waterstreet
How to Get a Wyoming Handicap Placard (and Who’s Eligible)
Drivers must display a disabled license plate or placard with the International Symbol of Access to use a disabled parking space in Wyoming.
Brittni Brinn
How to Get a Kentucky Handicap Placard (and Who’s Eligible)
With proper medical clearance, Kentucky residents can apply for a handicap placard to get accessible parking.
Drew Waterstreet
How to Get a Wisconsin Handicap Placard (and Who’s Eligible)
Wisconsin Drivers must display their disabled parking identification permit from the rearview mirror when parked in an accessible spot.
Tiffany Leung
All Questions on Parking
How much is it if my car got towed?
I’ve been losing my mind looking for parking ever since they built a new shopping plaza near my house. I’ve been considering parking in a towaway zone—I see people doing it all the time now. But how much would it cost if my car got towed?
Chloe Jenkins
Is there such a thing as parking ticket insurance?
Is parking ticket insurance a real thing? I live in New Jersey and get several parking tickets a year. I try not to, but there is never anywhere to park! You can only park at this spot on a particular day and then you can't park there other days... New Jersey needs more parking. These tickets cost me about $500 per year. Is there a way around this?
Shannon Martin
Why does my car make a clunking noise when shifting from park to drive?
I have a 2012 Chevy, and sometimes, when I shift into gear it makes a loud clunking noise. It can be difficult to shift out of park. I haven’t noticed anything off about my car’s performance, and it only happens sometimes. What causes a clunking noise when shifting from park to drive?
Lynell Spencer
How do you park a car in a parking lot?
How should I park my car in a parking lot? This might sound like a stupid question, but I'm really new to driving, and I'm scared of hitting someone else's car.
Liz Jenson
What are proximity sensors on a car and how do they work?
A car salesman was talking about the proximity sensors on the upper trims of the car I'm looking at. What does this mean? How do they work?
Eric Schad
Why is my brake light on while I’m driving?
The brake light randomly popped up on my dashboard and I don’t know what to do. I don’t notice any performance issues. Any idea why my brake light is on while I’m driving?
Pat Roache
Is parallel parking on the driving test in Florida?
I’m so bad at parallel parking! I’ve only done it right one time in my whole life. Will I have to do it on my driving test in Florida? I’m afraid that I might fail if I have to parallel park!
Liz Jenson
Is parallel parking on the driving test in Texas?
Will I have to parallel park in order to pass my driving test in Texas? I’ve never parallel parked before, and they didn’t teach us how to do it in driving classes. I’m worried that I might fail if I have to do it.
Liz Jenson
Does a parking ticket go on your driving record?
I pulled up next to a red curb and ran inside to pick up a pizza. When I came back out, I had a parking ticket! Is this going to go on my driving record?
Cassandra Hamilton
Who's at fault in a parking lot when one vehicle is moving and the other isn't?
I was stopped in a parking lot and a car backed out into me. Who's at fault?
Emily Maracle
How can I fit my motorcycle and car in my garage?
How can I fit my motorcycle and car in my garage?I have a pretty narrow single car garage. I recently got a motorcycle, but I don’t think it will fit with my car in the garage.
Chloe Jenkins
Where do you sleep in your car when traveling?
Ever since I saw a few specials on TV, I’ve always wanted to visit Yellowstone. This year, I’m finally going to do it. But since I’m traveling from Chicago, I have quite a ways to go and a tight budget. To save money, I’ll probably sleep in my car. Where is it legal to park and sleep in your car?
Eric Schad
How long do you have to wait before driving on a sealed driveway?
Can I drive on my sealed driveway or do I have to wait for a few days? I want to park my car in my garage because I don’t like to leave it exposed to the elements overnight, but I also don’t want to mess up my driveway.
Liz Jenson
Why are moving cars always at fault in parking lots?
My sister was backing out of a parking spot and another car sped past her. She clipped the side of their bumper. She's being assigned a percentage of fault because she was moving. Why?
Emily Maracle
How do you clean the backup camera lens on a Honda CR-V?
What’s the best way to clean the backup camera lens on my Honda CR-V? I use it to help me park, but it’s been really foggy lately. I’m hoping that cleaning it off will help!
Liz Jenson
How can I find out if my car was towed?
I live in Philadelphia and was out shopping. I parked somewhere I wasn’t supposed to and now my car is gone. I thought I’d be quick enough to get in and get out, but obviously that didn't happen. What can I do?
Lauren Smith
How do you pull a car over to the curb?
What can I do to pull over my car without hitting the curb? Every time I pull over I either hit the curb or end up way too far away. What can I do to fix this?
Liz Jenson
Do parking tickets raise insurance rates?
I got two parking tickets a few months ago. I noticed my insurance rate increased recently. Do parking tickets increase your insurance?
Emily Maracle
How do car 360 cameras work?
If there are four total cameras on the sides, front, and back of my car, how does it get a view from the top-down? How do these 360 camera images work?
Matthew Macgugan
What are some safe places to leave your car overnight?
I’m visiting my friend in the city and planning on spending the night. They don’t have parking spots at their apartment and I don’t want to pay for parking. Where are some safe places you can park overnight?
Holden Easterbrook
Do all tickets affect car insurance in Oregon?
I live in an apartment building that doesn't have parking. I'm terrible at moving my car, so I have a lot of parking tickets. Would these affect my insurance cost? Do only certain types of tickets affect your insurance?
Emily Maracle
How do I use the Find My Car app on a Samsung Gear S3?
I have a bit of a first-world problem: I used to always use the Find My Car app on my Samsung Gear S3 because the parking lot at my job is massive, but since returning to in-person office hours I can’t seem to get it to work anymore. Do you know what happened?
Sarah Gray
How do you activate the front parking sensors on a BMW?
What steps do I need to take to activate the front parking sensors on my BMW? I would love to have them turned on because I have to parallel park all the time, but I can’t find the switch for them.
Liz Jenson
Where do I rest while traveling by car?
I want to drive from New York City to Key West to soak in some scenery and get out of the cold. However, Key West is far more expensive than I anticipated! To offset the cost, I thought I’d sleep in my car a few nights. Where can you legally park to sleep in your car?
Eric Schad
Is parallel parking on the driving test in Maryland?
I’m really nervous about it because I learned how to parallel park in a car with a backup camera but I won’t have a backup camera on the exam. Do I have to parallel park on my driving test in Maryland?
Liz Jenson
Does a city ordinance go on your driving record?
I just managed to get my driving record cleaned up—then, I got a parking ticket! I’m so frustrated right now. Does a city ordinance go on your driving record?
Brittni Brinn
How do you put a manual car in park?
I’m supposed to drive my grandmother’s car while visiting her for the summer. She’s got a manual car and I’ve never driven one of those before. How do I put it in park?
Lauren Smith
How wide are car parking spaces?
What’s the standard width of car parking spaces? I’m getting a new car and I want a tank! The only problem is that I don’t know if a big car is practical. To me, I think it’s a reasonable size if it can fit in a normal parking space.
Joshua Levy
Is it illegal to park in front of a mailbox?
Will I get a ticket if I park in front of my mailbox? I live in a pretty crowded area that only has street parking and sometimes when I get home late it’s really hard to find a spot. I never park in front of mailboxes because I’m worried about getting in trouble!
Liz Jenson
When parking on hills, where should your front wheels be pointing?
I know there’s a rule about turning your front wheels in a specific direction when you park on a hill, but I can’t remember what it is. Where should your front wheel face when you’re parallel parked on a hill?
Liz Jenson
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