ULPT request: Someone in my neighborhood regularly takes up two parking spots in front of my house. How can I get them to stop?
Posted by aster0idB612@reddit | UnethicalLifeProTips | View on Reddit | 51 comments
I live in an area with a bunch of townhouses. There is street parking, spots are unmarked there are no delineators. But the strips fit a precise number of cars, so the one in front of my house fits 4 and usually exactly 4 park there.
Recently someone has been taking up two spots and leaving the car there for several days at a time. Parking is very limited on the street so losing spots like this makes a difference
I asked a friend to leave a polite note but they keep doing it and I don’t want to draw too much attention to myself since it’s right in front of my house so they might know where I live How can I gently or less gently discourage them?
WearyCarrot@reddit
How does your friend leaving the polite note not point to you? Sorry genuine question, but how would you write this?
“Hey I’m NOT the neighbor you’re parking in front of, I actually live two streets down, can you move?”
Lol a little sarcasm but I cannot think of how to get it done lol
aster0idB612@reddit (OP)
The problem is not that it’s in front of my house but that they take up two spots. Spots are limited and if a few people park like that we literally run out of spots on the street
thenewfingerprint@reddit
But why are you such a pussy? You had a friend leave a note???
Key-Candle8141@reddit
So so so many "what to do abt a car thats pissing me off" posts 🤔 can we get a sticky for this?
The following is for informational purposes only! Dont do any of this stuff its naughty and makes you a bad person
So since I'm a naughty bad person here we go...
Obv first step is locate then neutralize any lights or surveillance cameras overlooking the area
airtag the car so you can pull these pranks at the most appropriate location and gather more info on the subject
sprinkle bird seed on/near car -- birds poop on it
put fox piss (or whatever) into air intake area -- smell like hell when interior air system is used
get a value stem tool and loosen each tire valve stem a different amt -- different flat tire every day
loosen ALL the lugnuts
remove all the lugnuts
remove the wheels entirely but do NOT leave up on blocks
get a floor jack and move the car to wherever you want it -- do it right and the police will have it towed away
use your floor jack to put blocks under the car so the wheels dont touch the ground (works best if you deflate the tires to)
get a center punch tool for marking sheet metal (tool looks like ballpointpen) -- they shatter safety glass as quietly as it can be done and easy to do as you walk past
if they still use a key to unlock the door shoot a load of superglue into the lock
get a slimjim and learn how to open cars this opens new vistas of revenge (begin by pooping in the driver seat)
if part of a couple leave incriminating evidence for the significant other to find -- guys have a hard time explaining g-string underwear
get a length of hose and put it in the gas tank leave the other end on the ground (lower than the tank) physics will do the rest
put "stuff" in the gas tank -- ask a car guy what will work
find or make bumper stickers than the car owner would find embarrassing put on a different one each day
you learned how to open cars or break windows right? Put a garden hose into the car and turn on water
you can get in the car and you have superglue right? Start gluing things! I just discovered expanding foam.... it looks like fun
get a can of spray paint and leave a less than polite msg
attach a strong cable to something vital but fragile like a steering control arm attach other end to something sturdy (they dont park there cars next to each other do they?)... somethings getting broken
have strong friends and the car is small? Lift car and set each wheel on a overturned metal trash bin - good luck getting it down
have not so strong friends or the car is to large to lift? Just roll it on its side (or roof)
banana (or worse) in the tailpipe
steal the catalytic converter - sell for a profit!
drain the oil (dispose of properly)
rent a Bobcat and play with the car the way a pit bull "plays" with a rabbit
set the car on fire
Do you know more abt the dickhead in question like name address etc? Bc theres a much much longer list if you can bring the problems to where they live and work... and stop to buy gas.... remember you put on a airtag
bitenmein1@reddit
Does your area have limits on how long you can park a car in one spot without moving it. It’s 3 days for me and I call parking enforcement when the clock rolls over.
aster0idB612@reddit (OP)
Yes they do I actually had my car towed once because I left it there for too long and someone complained (I only took up one spot though). But the city is pretty slow with this it could take them like a week to come check it out and this person does this for like 5 days at a time and then again a week later
katzohki@reddit
Park your own shit there so they can't. Oh yeah and then like piss disks and shit sleeves or whatever .
pomegranatepants99@reddit
Call the cops and get them ticketed or towed
NYSenseOfHumor@reddit
For what?
pomegranatepants99@reddit
Parking in two spots
NYSenseOfHumor@reddit
The “spots” are not marked. There is no crime.
pomegranatepants99@reddit
Time to mark the spots!
NYSenseOfHumor@reddit
Even then, it wouldn’t be a crime. They aren’t official, real parking spots. They won’t show up on any record of parking spots in the city so no ticket could be legitimately issued.
If one is issued, the parker would be able to fight it and win.
Stoked_Otter@reddit
Get a set of wheel dollies from Harbor Freight and move the car out into the middle of the street.
UterineDictator@reddit
That’s grand theft auto and is a felony in the States. Not worth it.
cascasrevolution@reddit
moving a car is grand theft?
MelonOfFury@reddit
This is unethical life pro tips
cascasrevolution@reddit
get maybe 20 people and pick up the car and move it into the spot it should be in. if that doesnt dissuade them, turn the car backwards next time. still doesnt work? very carefully flip the car over.
The_Arch_Heretic@reddit
Bologna polka dots.
Krynja@reddit
Brake fluid will do more
The_Arch_Heretic@reddit
Yeah, but it gets everywhere, friend or foe. 😂
Krynja@reddit
Brake fluid + a small amount of sand. So it scratches everything, including the windows, when it wiped off.
mister_nimbus@reddit
Poopdisc
Your_Aunt_Aoife@reddit
You might consider picking up a couple of traffic cones and keep them in your trunk and when you leave your parking spot, just put the cones there. This means you’ll have to pick them up before you can park in your spot and it’s a little extra work, but it should keep somebody from parking in your space.
Tasty-Adhesiveness66@reddit
pour a mix of fox urine, deer scent and liquid ass/fart into all vents and/or if there is an opening, all over the upholstery.
using chalk make lines around the car with the words "I-D-10-T Parking"
apply bologna to remove paint
banana in the tailpipe
rufireproof3d@reddit
Put a fake fire hydrant beside his car.
ItPutsLotionOnItSkin@reddit
Take up 2 spots in front of his house
thoughtsplurge@reddit
Use cones. It's petty and annoying but people do it.
riverphoenix360@reddit
Sidewalk chalk. Outline a new spot "just for them". Make sure it says something along the lines of "I'm better than everyone else, or special parking for narcissists."
Apprehensive_Hat8986@reddit
Then take pictures and post it on nextdoor
gmambrose@reddit
How to ensure someone never parks the right way again in front of your house 101.
drezdogge@reddit
Shit on thier windshield
Difficult_Club903@reddit
I used to live in this exact scenario except I was the person parking my car in front of my next door neighbors house (because each house only had enough room really for 1 car, a different person would always already be parked in front of my house so I had no choice)
The guy called the cops (I knew it was him as he had just moved in) and they left a note on my car. I then parked my car in front of his house as often as possible even if every other spot was open including mine. So good luck with your plan lol
New-Geezer@reddit
Paint white parking spot lines on the pavement.
Witty_Candle_3448@reddit
Most cities require a car be moved every 48 hours. What is your cities requirement? Call the city, police, fire department, etc. and report an abandoned car. You can spray paint lines to designate the four areas.
Lower_Group_1171@reddit
wait is this your parking spot or is this public spot in front of your house?
Powerful_Bee_1845@reddit
The point is that the car takes up 2 spaces. Like an asshole.
Lower_Group_1171@reddit
lmao, I’m pretty sure op is complaining about two public parking spaces
NYSenseOfHumor@reddit
add lines
northernpikeman@reddit
A little yellow paint just on the curb to give the space definition.
Powerful_Bee_1845@reddit
Part of this is ethical. Look up your HOA/lease documents. Comb through every line looking for parking rules/regs. I guarantee there is something there about this scenario. Every time it happens, complain to the correct person. Every time. With photos timestamps.
Also, Every time it happens, put a lentil in their valve stem.
The_Bandit_King_@reddit
Assert dominance!!! Poop in their yard!
Ok_Giraffe_17@reddit
Fuck the cars Dad. Exert dominance.
banmeharderdaddy42@reddit
Have them towed.
Visual_Stress_You_F@reddit
tell your child or your wife to stand at the parking spot and keep an eye on it
Nugasaki@reddit
Eat their car
GC414@reddit
If you throw birdseed on the car, birds will come. The birds will then poo on the car. The owner of the car will avoid parking there.
aster0idB612@reddit (OP)
This one is my favorite. Gentle but discouraging
WHAT-IM-THINKING@reddit
piss disks
TriumphDaytona@reddit
The ever popular piss discs!
halen2024@reddit
Caltrops