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Can't say any of my cars have ever jumped out of gear when parked.You did leave it in gear, didn't you?
Quote from: Shambles on September 21, 2015, 11:31:12Can't say any of my cars have ever jumped out of gear when parked.You did leave it in gear, didn't you?Stupidly no I wasn't, but realistically I shouldn't have to park a brand new car in gear to stop it rolling away
Quote from: Jones.S on September 21, 2015, 11:34:19Quote from: Shambles on September 21, 2015, 11:31:12Can't say any of my cars have ever jumped out of gear when parked.You did leave it in gear, didn't you?Stupidly no I wasn't, but realistically I shouldn't have to park a brand new car in gear to stop it rolling awaySorry to hear that, but you really do need to leave the car in gear and the handbrake on tight! How much damage? There was a girl who had a similar thing happen a couple of years ago, but a similar situation..
bang goes the no claims bonus <sigh>Also, if/when you leave it in gear to use the engine as a reserve brake never jump in and turn the key without remembering to waggled the stick and move it OUT of gear, or you'll be making another insurance claim.Sorry to hear about your woes
It's been many years since my driving test so my memory may be sketchy on the facts but I think we were always taught to park with the vehicle left in 1st or reverse depending on incline/decline.
So Ive had an issue with the handbrake on my I30 Turbo.Car was parked up, handbrake 3/4 of the way up on a slight inclineCar was sat for 45 mins in my parking space.Went upstairs and got a showerCame back downstairsCar was in my neighbours Garden up against their house Rang HyundaiGot Response "if theres an issue your insurance can sue us"Car has only done 600 miles Has anyone else had an issue like this ?
Quote from: Jones.S on September 21, 2015, 11:23:22So Ive had an issue with the handbrake on my I30 Turbo.Car was parked up, handbrake 3/4 of the way up on a slight inclineCar was sat for 45 mins in my parking space.Went upstairs and got a showerCame back downstairsCar was in my neighbours Garden up against their house Rang HyundaiGot Response "if theres an issue your insurance can sue us"Car has only done 600 miles Has anyone else had an issue like this ?I have tried it, with the handbrake did not held the my car enough. The problem was poorly the maintenance from the workshop. I complained about it and they fixed it without complaint. In your case I think that Hyundai is to blame, they deliver a car that does not meet the safety requirements for the hand brake. Whether it's the factory or your local dealer.
I was always taught to leave the car in gear when parked, whether that be on a slope of flat ground.
Don't think we have been taught differently.Passed my UK test in 1988 and was taught and still to this day leave a manual car in gear when parked, I can remember being told that it was vital as handbrake cables are known to stretch and snap and therefore if the car is in gear you are applying an additional level of safety. This may be less of a requirement with electronic parking brakes and is obviously different in an auto, however even the Kia goes mental and bongs whilst informing me of my stupidity if I do not move the lever to P before exiting, in fact after it does that it refuses to switch off ACC (and with the push button start that means cycling right through again after moving to P to actually switch the car off!)Was also taught to leave the wheels at an angle so that if the car did move it would move and be given a level of "braking" and hold against the kerb, never really liked that one much, I hate leaving or even seeing wheels at an angle and protruding into some of our narrower streets.
Was also taught to leave the wheels at an angle so that if the car did move it would move and be given a level of "braking" and hold against the kerb, never really liked that one much, I hate leaving or even seeing wheels at an angle and protruding into some of our narrower streets.
Quote from: bumpkin on September 23, 2015, 09:16:54Was also taught to leave the wheels at an angle so that if the car did move it would move and be given a level of "braking" and hold against the kerb, never really liked that one much, I hate leaving or even seeing wheels at an angle and protruding into some of our narrower streets.I noticed in some cities in USA, San Francisco in particular, there are signs on the side of the streets that say please curb your vehicle. Meaning once you park turn full lock and let your front wheel roll back into the curb as an added security.