Parking car in the street at night

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dkstinger (dkstinger) 2014-02-09 07:42:37 +0500 #1

Hello everyone

I have a 2007 Alto VXR and I am planning to buy another car. Since my garage can only house 1 car, Alto will need to be parked in the street at night.

My questions are:

Considering that Alto is 7 years old, is it safe to park outside at night?
If not, I can consider selling Alto and buying a car which won't attract thieves. Which car with performance and price comparable to Alto can be safely parked outside? I don't want to buy a car older than 10 years in any case.

Your help will be highly appreciated.

Regards
dK.Stinger

cooldevil (cooldevil) 2014-02-09 08:06:25 +0500 #2

santro

harib4u (harib4u) 2014-02-09 08:24:35 +0500 #3

depend upon ur area condition, in over area if we park car in street some time battery gone, some time cng kit, n some time whole car, i also loss my car battery very 2nd day . n i live in islamabad, i also spend my life 4 5 year in an other islamabad area where my 3 4 cars parked in street 24/7 but nothing happen.

zia1288 (Rao Zia Ur Rehman) 2014-02-09 08:43:58 +0500 #4

in which are are you residing?

dkstinger (dkstinger) 2014-02-09 17:58:03 +0500 #5

zia1288: I live in Shadman area.

Imtiazmughal (Imtiazmughal) 2014-02-10 01:44:52 +0500 #6

I am living in saudia. should b park on road. last week someone break my car's glass and remove spare wheel (alloy) from trunk.

race_addicted (race_addicted) 2014-02-10 06:24:26 +0500 #7

Don't take risk. Park inside your home or look for some parking place.

awais.9 (awais Khalid ) 2014-02-10 07:22:02 +0500 #8

Car theft is on rise these days
My neighbours cars was going to get stolen last friday but they saw n opened fire
Stay away from their favorite cars like mehran n corolla

Mostly i see some streets hire a guard collectively
Thats a good idea

nfsmostwanted (nfsmostwanted) 2014-02-10 15:02:39 +0500 #9

if you're having a lawn outside your home. make a cage type surrounding so your car may remain safe

awais.9 (awais Khalid ) 2014-02-10 15:18:08 +0500 #10

i have seen those things,hardly 3 feet high,wonder whats the use of them anyways

saw one that is almost 5 feet high n built better but they just close the gate n dont use any lock on it lol

zia1288 (Rao Zia Ur Rehman) 2014-02-10 15:46:41 +0500 #11

Not a safe area to park outside. Either park your car inside and if you want to have another car then find a parking service near your house.

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Xulfiqar (Xulfiqar) 2014-02-10 15:46:42 +0500 #12

get a big heavy duty chain and tie your car to your house. This chain is marine grade and weighs a lot

awais.9 (awais Khalid ) 2014-02-10 16:10:21 +0500 #13

i thought about the chain idea but the shop guy was sort of a friend n said dont go for chain,they can cut it,just use a good lock in steering column

leo68 (leo68) 2014-02-11 04:53:37 +0500 #14

Instal the buzzer alarm, take out battery terminal before sleeping and get the car covered. Its the least you can do.

faiz.aslam.121 (Faiz Aslam) 2014-02-11 05:01:09 +0500 #15

Get a Wheel clamp

awais.9 (awais Khalid ) 2014-02-11 08:27:51 +0500 #16

Already using one

Xulfiqar (Xulfiqar) 2014-02-11 13:37:18 +0500 #17

cutting a marine grade chain requires some serious cutters, such equipment is usually air powered and makes a lot of noise while cutting.

Best way to protect your car, disable it.

awais.9 (awais Khalid ) 2014-02-12 03:44:52 +0500 #18

i guess it wouldnt be available so easily
but at scrap yards

gotta find one then

chinyoti (Murtaza Shahid) 2014-02-12 04:10:58 +0500 #19

try to keep the ignition wire removed and inside, (the 5th wire in the distributor) But daily removing and reinstalling isnt a great idea as it would make it loose.

see your surrounding do your neighbours park cars outside home? If yes you can hire a night chowkidaar with your neighbours and share food/salary etc.

HellsGuardian 2014-02-12 04:21:26 +0500 #20

But sir chain ko tie karne k liye marine grade lock(taala) kahan se laen