Do you leave your bug unattended?

[crankbait09]

There are a lot of bug owners that drive their car as a daily driver. So this doesn't really apply to them.

As for the part time drivers....
Do you guys/gals drive your bug anywhere and everywhere, no matter where you are going, or what you are doing? Do you even leave it unattended in a store parking lot? Or has the fear of it getting stolen, taken over all comfort of leaving it anywhere, alone?

Curious to know how short of a leash their bug has, when taking it for a stroll

[Sharp64]

I have no problem running errands and parking my bug for a length of time. I don't live in the hood, nor do I venture into rough parts of town very often. Things might be different if I did.
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[stale air]

I do run errands from time to time in mine, but always try to park up front and within eye shot. Im not as worried about theft as I am in some dumb a$$ running into it and taking off.
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[Zundfolge1432]

Heavens no when I'm not using it I store it under my bed

[crankbait09]

Due to dumb a$$ people, I refuse to park near people. Due to dings, dents, and scratches. That is soooo annoying.

Like my normal every day driver is a Silverado. I have owned it for two years, and have yet to have a scratch/dent. But I also park at the back of the parking lot, no matter where I go. I'll be more than happy to extend my walk another 30 seconds, just to avoid coming out to a dent on my doors.

A bug would be no different. One ding has now knocked the hell out of your perfect paint job. To me, a bug is more valuable and I would want to keep it as pristine as possible, at all cost. How to avoid this? Leave it parked in the garage 24/7 and never take it out

[Sharp64]

[Air-Cooled Head]

Funny. I was just reading this yesterday or so.

https://www.quora.com/What-should-I-do-if-I-catch-someone-hitting-my-car-with-their-door
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[KTPhil]

Good advice there. I am almost at the point of getting a cheap auto video camera because of all the idiots, who are likely to deny their offense unless you have proof. Unlike this guy, most seem to back down when they realize you have them cold. Good parking advice in that link.

Some a$$holes seek this problem. I parked my freshly repainted jewel at the far end of the parking lot. Some jerk in a big truck went to the trouble to park next to me, really close. Why? He's just an a$$hole.

[Sharp64]

[Cali_Army_Guy]

Guess I'm the odd man out. I daily my '66, but it's still a nice ass car. Do I worry about stuff happening to it? Sure, but at the same time I realize it's a car and things happen. It's also why I have insurance. I can't even count how many times I've gone out to eat or whatever and leave the windows open. During the summer I'd park it overnight in my apartment complex with both windows down. Haven't had a problem yet.
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[Cali_Army_Guy]

[Sharp64]

What's the hint? While I don't agree with taking up two spots; if the lot isn't very crowded who cares if someone takes up two spots if they are far enough out? In my case I wasn't even taking up two spots so what hints was i to be given? I know it's crazy talk to not want my brand new car dinged up by old ladies pushing the door open with their foot or a car full of ankle biters.
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[scottyrocks]

I can't even leave my car in front of my own house. On the third day I had the car, the front emblem was gone. It was there for 53 years. Three days in front of my house and pffft!

[EverettB]

[Cali_Army_Guy]

[my59]

[vwracerdave]

I won't own any vehicle that I'm scared to drive or park in a store parking lot. You can't go through life being scared your gonna be a victim or scared of life and it's uncertainties.
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[Sharp64]

[wcfvw69]

[hitest]

Caveat: I live in Boise metro, where jerks are greatly outnumbered...

I, like others, just try to park close, but I also try to park where everyone sees it. Kind of like the public looks out for them that way. I seldom lock them because I strangely believe walking around your car checking all the locks and windows exudes a paranoia that entices the riff raff. I get out- swing the door closed and walk away (and silently pray).

My VWs are all pretty far out there appearance-wise so they tend to be noticed. Haven't had a problem in over thirty years, except when someone pulled on my light switch at a show and killed my Thing's battery.
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