The top 5 car park scrapes (and how to fix them with eBay)

We’ve all been there, right? That heart-stopping moment when you hear the crunch or the scrape in a car park. Those tight spaces and pesky pillars seem like they’re actually out to get you. It’s low-key terrifying.

Car parks are where good paint jobs go to die. It's no shocker that car parks are the number one spot for those little bumps and scrapes with a huge two thirds of Brits having damaged their car in one. And a huge 91% of incidents in car parks are caused by reversing.

To make you feel a bit better about your own car parking blunders, we’ve pulled together our top 5 car park scenarios that’ll make you cringe.

1. The Carelessly Opened Door

You're carefully manoeuvring into a tight spot when BAM. The car next to you flings open their door like they're auditioning for a remake of The Fast and the Furious. Yeah, cheers for that.

2. Unforgiving Posts

You’re absolutely sure those posts weren't there a second ago. They're like ninjas, lurking in the shadows, waiting to ambush your unsuspecting bumper.

3. Rogue Shopping Trolleys

Ah, the shopping trolley, that wild beast of the car park jungle. It roams free, leaving a trail of scratches and dents in its wake. Is it a coincidence that they always seem to target your freshly polished car? We think not.

4. Tight Corners

You thought you had it, you really did. But alas, that corner was just a little bit tighter than you anticipated. Cue the sound of scraping metal and a chorus of internal screams.

5. Reversing Mishaps

Reversing is an art form, one that some of us are clearly still working on. The blind spot, the wonky mirrors, the sudden appearance of a pedestrian... it's a recipe for disaster (or at least a very embarrassing moment).

How to fix your car

When those inevitable car park mishaps happen, and they will, eBay Assured Fit is your knight in shining armour (or at least your very helpful online parts finder).

eBay has always been the go-to place to find parts and accessories for your car (with literally millions available). But now they've made it way easier to find what you need. eBay Assured Fit takes the guesswork out of the search. Just enter your reg, and eBay will create your own virtual garage, showing you the parts that are the perfect fit for your car. And, if the part doesn't work for you, you can return it for free within 30 days. No stress, no faff.

So, the next time you find yourself with an unwanted car park souvenir, don't freak out. Head over to eBay, enter your reg, and let eBay Assured Fit do its thing.

Find the right part at the right price by entering your reg at eBay.