Articles about Parking Space

Better to be safe than sorry

Anyone who's ever lived in a hilly area or along an inclined road knows the importance of parking with a gear engaged. Sure, the traditional handbrake might work just fine-until it doesn't. It's always better

A look at one of the newer establishments in Ortigas

Fun fact: Ayala Malls The 30th is named as such because it sits on 30 Meralco Avenue in Pasig City. Okay, fine, maybe the fact isn't that fun. Anyway, since the establishment opened in early 2017, it has provided a shopping

How does it fare?

Estancia Mall's opening a few years ago brought some much-needed open space and new facilities to Ortigas shoppers. Now, the Capitol Commons facility it sits on is busier than ever, with a supermarket already open and nearby condos on the

Please just don't

How many times has this happened to you: Maneuvering tight parking areas, desperately looking for a vacant slot only to find one occupied by a person, reserving a parking slot by standing in it. Standoff ensues.Well, a country close to ours

So, what type of motorist are you?

A few years back, a study observing parking differences between the US and China suggested that a higher percentage of people who park facing out equates to higher economic growth. That people who park facing outwards may be overachievers that drive the

Mind your mags

Tight spaces are the bane of countless newbie drivers all over the world. But it isn't just their nerves that suffer, so does the car.We're talking about the poor tires and mags that bear the brunt of our miscalculations.

Apparently, a lot of people think 'yes'

Last week, we posted a story on Instagram with a poll asking our followers whether or not you can 'reserve' a parking slot by just standing in it. It was up for 24 hours, and 4,196 people answered it.Care to

Park like a pro

Parking a car is not as difficult as some motorists make it out to be. Sure, finding spacious and hassle-free slots might be more challenging than it used to be, but it's ultimately up to the driver's

Make use of those sensors

Okay, so arguing about which direction to park your car might sound like nonesensical gearhead nitpicking, but hear us out. While driving nose first into an empty parking slot is tempting, there are a few reasons why you should take the extra

It's not rocket science

Parking isn't rocket science. Be it parallel parking, perpendicular parking, backing in or backing out. The process consists of just finding an angle, moving your steering wheel, and modulating the gas pedal. It's simple, really. Eventually, and with enough practice,

Are you seriously still asking?

Join the conversation by tweeting your reactions to @TopGearPh using #nostandingreservationTGP.Not too long ago, a video went viral on social media showing a confrontation between a motorist and a pedestrian with a 'standing reservation' over a parking slot. After a lengthy

Achieve optimal vehicle preservation

This article features methods of finding parking areas and positioning my vehicle in ways I've deemed safe. Feel free to apply them.My practice of caring for automobiles evolved over time. I once was like any other motorist, but learned to

It happens to everyone

Recently, we published a story on one of the most extreme parking fails we've ever come across. Long story short, some dude in the UK forgot where he parked his friend's BMW. It was found six months later-inside the

The ultimate parking fail

Well, well, well. It looks like we've found our favorite facepalm moment of the week. A UK motorist was reported to have forgotten where he left his car in a parking garage-and it took six whole months to find it.

Small and terrible

It goes without saying that parking in Metro Manila can be a real pain in the ass. Quick trips to the mall can quickly turn into navigating a lot for hours on end in search of a precious space. The worst part?

How easy (or hard) is it to find a slot?

Greenhills Shopping Center has been a headache for motorists for as long as we can remember. Not only is the area a traffic nightmare, finding parking during peak hours is a huge pain in the ass, too. In fact, it isn't

As expected, controversy follows

Pardon us for saying this, but many are of the opinion that female drivers are not as, er, adept as their male counterparts while behind the wheel. While we aren't generalizing, skills such as parking may require a little more practice

Watch how it was done

If you're viewing this on a mobile device and can't see the video, please click here. For a lot of drivers, squeezing their vehicle into a parking space with just a couple of inches to spare is a feat worthy

Check it out

It's no secret that next to a house, a car is probably one of the biggest purchases many of us will ever make in our lifetime. The problem that many people face, however, is the lack of decent parking for their

To debut on 2016 E-Class

Do you ever wish that your car could park itself? Many folks agree that for all the joys of driving, parking is definitely considered a chore. This is especially true in places where it is hard to find a space. And if