Wider Cars Cause Parking Struggles for UK Drivers

A study finds that the increasing size of cars, combined with outdated parking space dimensions, is leading to difficulties for drivers in the UK.

The average width of popular family cars has increased from 168cm to 180cm, making it harder for drivers to exit their vehicles in standard parking bays.
One in five drivers have reportedly had to enter their cars through the boot due to insufficient space.
Damage caused by parking struggles costs UK motorists an estimated £424 million annually.
The British Parking Association's guidelines, based on 1970s standards, recommend a space width of 240cm, leaving minimal clearance for modern cars.
Calls for parking space redesigns grow as wider vehicles, including those with side impact protection technology, become more common.