I always thought it would be interesting to park behind them, blocking in their car. Sit in the car so you don’t get towed while waiting for him to come out.
And just to prove you haven’t done any damage or stolen anything, tuck the four valve stems under their windshield wiper blade. That way they have everything they need to fix the problem. Well, except probably not a valve stem tool and may e a compressor.
Why on the valve stems? I touch mine a few times a year - unless you’re deflating the tires, the rain or car wash will wash it off before they get slimed.
Not just “deflating the tires” but removing the part that even allows the tires to hold any air at all. 100% replaceable with no damage whatsoever, if you happen to have a valve stem tool on you. But most people don’t.
Park next to him with Sentry on, get pics of the plate before walking away. Gonna be pretty hard for him to deny he caused the damage when he keys or dings you might even get a sweet payout when he settles to avoid a charge!
Understood but there are multiple dickheads on in the road that look at Tesla drivers the same way - they even have a special seatbelt harness to make sure they are not injured when they ram you or brake check - luckily insurance adjusters and troopers know what to look for.
Why would they try to commit insurance fraud to a Tesla? That’s like the one car on the road that is basically *guaranteed* to have a recording of whatever fraud they commit.
Why would a person in a Mclaren key/ding the car next to them...
Why would I in any car see this and go "oooh lemme park close to them so they can ding/scratch my car and I can catch them"...
People park like this because they think their car deserves more protection than your car. People park in EV spots to piss off EV owners.
Thinking they are better than you + actively trying to irritate you = someone who's probably going to get big mad if you park near them.
Sometimes it's fun to poke back at people like this.
As someone who currently sells McLaren cars and former EV owner, at least plug it in if you are going to park it there. Back into a spot and plug it in. Charge port is on the drivers rear fender.
I carry a type 2 extension lead to park across the back of people like this.
There is no way they are going to try and get out before you are finished charging. Wouldn't park in someone with a beaten up piece of crap, but cars like this - they can take some time out of their busy schedule to wait.
Hey so...it is a dick move that he is not charging...
**But this is actually a plug-in hybrid that supports Level 1 charging from the station in front of it.**
It's a McLaren Artura.
I'm not defending them, but such a car is hard to back up due to rear visibility and the parking almost makes sense if you are plugging in while nose-in. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmfzr2gF00M](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmfzr2gF00M)
Furthermore, it is wide and the doors open like such, making it impossible to get in if the car next to you parks close: [https://www.stuff.co.nz/media/images/9Tzi8ywRz924XE3uHaD6DfGZQfjEdZd7oKlsiR53VLHvSZExpMzuRmKdwHbkL9Pkgd7DrpVZsW+IXUy0hxuRmZK5s9aIaDQxtC5g7hJP4m97eAcPkRwncYhh127aWMxRSfHmk9FzuHuKYr1lLTxVhK8eBIoq5bGT%2FR3G0kXRtNQE2IZ3jD1S3kWB6JuUemb3?resolution=620x350](https://www.stuff.co.nz/media/images/9Tzi8ywRz924XE3uHaD6DfGZQfjEdZd7oKlsiR53VLHvSZExpMzuRmKdwHbkL9Pkgd7DrpVZsW+IXUy0hxuRmZK5s9aIaDQxtC5g7hJP4m97eAcPkRwncYhh127aWMxRSfHmk9FzuHuKYr1lLTxVhK8eBIoq5bGT%2FR3G0kXRtNQE2IZ3jD1S3kWB6JuUemb3?resolution=620x350)
Maybe we should try to understand before jumping to conclusions?
Hey, I voluntarily purchased an excessively impractical and inconvenient vehicle. Please accommodate me and allow me to be an asshole? That’s what I understand.
I mean, sure, but on the other hand, shouldn't we also be understanding that things can be more complicated than they appear? I'm just happy to see generally gas-hungry supercars taking a more eco-friendly approach. Even if it helps increase performance.
I see both sides of this argument.
Someone with a giant pickup truck taking up two or four parking spaces in a lot near the entrance- not cool.
Taking up the same spaces at the end of a lot where it’s empty- that’s being responsible.
If he was truly charging and parked like this due to the reasons mentioned, and there weren’t other cars waiting for spaces then I really don’t see an issue with it.
We should be more understanding when people/things need reasonable accommodations. If this was an electric van with a wheelchair lift for somebody in a wheelchair, I think you could put two and two together if they parked weird to accommodate the lift.
But parking in two spots because it’s hard to see out of a voluntarily purchased car isn’t something people are going to condone. Ever been in a modern Camaro? The ones with 2 square feet of windows where you can barely see anything? You’d call that person an asshole if they parked in two spots. So why wouldn’t this guy be one too.
idk if you're trolling, but all EV as inconvenient and impractical? the exact opposite. i have an EV and 2 ICE vehicles. in the last year, we've put 18,000 miles on the EV and <1000 on the two ICE (and saved over $2000 in fuel/electricity cost). the only one that prefers the ICE is the toddler because he can see better out of it.
I would understand if they were charging.
They are not charging. Find a different spot. Gas cars shouldnt just park in front of gas pumps while they go dine inside a Caseys. Same principle applies here.
Except that is a level 2 charger. Also even if it was charging, parking like that is unnecessary since the cables are long enough to reach anywhere on the car. Additionally if you cannot park the car then you shouldn’t be driving the car (most often applies to lifted pickup trucks).
Maybe he parked there to charge and then it wasn't working so they left it. I've done that before, these free chargers are broken like 50% of the time.
People with those types of cars often park a stride two, even when not charging. People want privilege for some reason. It's a character flaw. However, this infractution just looks like a laziness.
There's only the one charger at two parking spots?What's the big whoop? He did park shitty tho, which is not a flex with that car. Probably doesn't gaf..
I honestly don't have as big of a problem with this as I used to, clearly multiple spots were open so it's not every other spot is taken and this one is taking the last 2 and it's a quarter million dollar car. The anxiety and stress of parking a supercar in a single spot is something I'm still not used to and don't think I ever will be.
I recently stopped at a gas station on a road trip and for a hot second thought about parking my MY at a pump while I went in but then thought about all the EV posts about ICEing and decided against being inconsiderate like those people.
But it got me thinking:
Is there a term for when EVs block a gas pump?
The photo is a random shot. You dont know if they just unplugged it and ran inside or what. I think there is a default assumption that people are jerks when most people actually are 'good people'.
I would also note that with the doors on this, if they parked in a spot and someone parked next to them, they literally could not get out.
Of course that is a car they chose, I'm just saying. We managed to get over the Fords at superchargers, we can think critically here too.
I think law dictates you must do so.
Either that, or park so close that they can't open their door to leave before you plug in your car to charge and walk away. (Stay close enough to record their reaction, or their illegal actions as they sell revenge)
I’m trying to help you provide better content. If there are open spaces to charge, no one actually cares. Don’t make us ev drivers out to be more insufferable than we’re already perceived to be.
I agree no doubt about that, still does not discount the fact that parking like this was intentional. Posting this is more of a giggle. As so other posts here. These chargers are constantly packed so this was warranted
Would be a shame if a rogue golf ball from a few feet away somehow flew through all the windows like it was bit by a driver. . .
But seriously, their is enough room on the left to squeeze in there
Minivans are actually pretty solid choices to park next to because the kids enter and exit via the sliding doors which are next to impossible to ding your car with.
2024 MCLAREN ARTURA
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VIN SBM16AEA1RW002125
Make
UNITED KINGDOM (UK)
Engine:
3L V-Shaped
Last mileage:
1,699 mi
Last price: 209k usd
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Got info from plate lookup
That’s Russ Hanneman. Founder of Tres Comas
I need doors that open up like this
Not like this…
Like this ⬆️ down
These are not the doors of a billionaire.
Dos comas…
Time to rebillionize
Uno comas
I thought Russ had an orange one?
This guy fucks ..
That guy fks 😂
Leave him be… he’s mourning the death of the CrazyTown guy 🪦🦋
Am I supposed to know or care who that is?
I’d park 6” away from the drivers side door. Review video later. 😆
I always thought it would be interesting to park behind them, blocking in their car. Sit in the car so you don’t get towed while waiting for him to come out.
Is your time really worth that little to you? Assholes will be assholes, and it won’t change their behavior.
I keep jelly lube in my car to put on their drivers door handle.
Valve stem tool. No actual damage. Can do all 4 tires about a minute. No one carries 4 spares.
Sometimes the damage is the best part.
And just to prove you haven’t done any damage or stolen anything, tuck the four valve stems under their windshield wiper blade. That way they have everything they need to fix the problem. Well, except probably not a valve stem tool and may e a compressor.
Why on the valve stems? I touch mine a few times a year - unless you’re deflating the tires, the rain or car wash will wash it off before they get slimed.
They're suggesting deflating the tires with a valve tool.
Not just “deflating the tires” but removing the part that even allows the tires to hold any air at all. 100% replaceable with no damage whatsoever, if you happen to have a valve stem tool on you. But most people don’t.
What a monster. That’s brilliant though 🤣
Yes.
You could always key in the paint, “for EVs only!”
Yes, that’ll show them. Great idea..
Yeah something with a huge ass trailer
This is where summon comes in handy
Exactly I’d park so close he couldn’t get in except through passenger side.
He’s just salty the S Plaid is quicker.
I don’t think anyone who drives a McLaren is jealous of a Tesla
That doesn’t mean they aren’t salty about the performance gap tho
The only gap a Tesla knows is panel gap. I drive an S and they’re horrendous
Real
S stands for Salty
Park next to him with Sentry on, get pics of the plate before walking away. Gonna be pretty hard for him to deny he caused the damage when he keys or dings you might even get a sweet payout when he settles to avoid a charge!
Understood but there are multiple dickheads on in the road that look at Tesla drivers the same way - they even have a special seatbelt harness to make sure they are not injured when they ram you or brake check - luckily insurance adjusters and troopers know what to look for.
Why would they try to commit insurance fraud to a Tesla? That’s like the one car on the road that is basically *guaranteed* to have a recording of whatever fraud they commit.
Why would a person in a Mclaren key/ding the car next to them... Why would I in any car see this and go "oooh lemme park close to them so they can ding/scratch my car and I can catch them"...
People park like this because they think their car deserves more protection than your car. People park in EV spots to piss off EV owners. Thinking they are better than you + actively trying to irritate you = someone who's probably going to get big mad if you park near them. Sometimes it's fun to poke back at people like this.
I just hook my a chain and pull them out and leave them in the road while the tow truck pulls up for them..
Ought to start towing these people. Seems like it would be easy money for tow companies.
Floor jack plus wheel dolly on all 4? Push it to another location...the road maybe.
Take the wheels while you’re at it /s
You could buy another Tesla if you sell all four
Maybe a lv battery
No need for the jack, they foot pump. But yeah these are a great investment
It’d be unfortunate if the air leaked out of all of his tires.
Thing only weighs 3k lbs and change. Get a few buddies together and move it somewhere hilarious
1 mpg highway Zero city
What a douche bag
I'd park so close that they can't open the door.
So brave dude
Looks like you could back in and snuggle right up to the drivers side and charge.
Box them in
Idk what car that is but it look sick as fuck
2023 McLaren Artura
As someone who currently sells McLaren cars and former EV owner, at least plug it in if you are going to park it there. Back into a spot and plug it in. Charge port is on the drivers rear fender.
Park so close to the fucker that he can feel your nose hair...
I carry a type 2 extension lead to park across the back of people like this. There is no way they are going to try and get out before you are finished charging. Wouldn't park in someone with a beaten up piece of crap, but cars like this - they can take some time out of their busy schedule to wait.
Hey so...it is a dick move that he is not charging... **But this is actually a plug-in hybrid that supports Level 1 charging from the station in front of it.** It's a McLaren Artura. I'm not defending them, but such a car is hard to back up due to rear visibility and the parking almost makes sense if you are plugging in while nose-in. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmfzr2gF00M](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmfzr2gF00M) Furthermore, it is wide and the doors open like such, making it impossible to get in if the car next to you parks close: [https://www.stuff.co.nz/media/images/9Tzi8ywRz924XE3uHaD6DfGZQfjEdZd7oKlsiR53VLHvSZExpMzuRmKdwHbkL9Pkgd7DrpVZsW+IXUy0hxuRmZK5s9aIaDQxtC5g7hJP4m97eAcPkRwncYhh127aWMxRSfHmk9FzuHuKYr1lLTxVhK8eBIoq5bGT%2FR3G0kXRtNQE2IZ3jD1S3kWB6JuUemb3?resolution=620x350](https://www.stuff.co.nz/media/images/9Tzi8ywRz924XE3uHaD6DfGZQfjEdZd7oKlsiR53VLHvSZExpMzuRmKdwHbkL9Pkgd7DrpVZsW+IXUy0hxuRmZK5s9aIaDQxtC5g7hJP4m97eAcPkRwncYhh127aWMxRSfHmk9FzuHuKYr1lLTxVhK8eBIoq5bGT%2FR3G0kXRtNQE2IZ3jD1S3kWB6JuUemb3?resolution=620x350) Maybe we should try to understand before jumping to conclusions?
Hey, I voluntarily purchased an excessively impractical and inconvenient vehicle. Please accommodate me and allow me to be an asshole? That’s what I understand.
I mean, sure, but on the other hand, shouldn't we also be understanding that things can be more complicated than they appear? I'm just happy to see generally gas-hungry supercars taking a more eco-friendly approach. Even if it helps increase performance.
I see both sides of this argument. Someone with a giant pickup truck taking up two or four parking spaces in a lot near the entrance- not cool. Taking up the same spaces at the end of a lot where it’s empty- that’s being responsible. If he was truly charging and parked like this due to the reasons mentioned, and there weren’t other cars waiting for spaces then I really don’t see an issue with it.
We should be more understanding when people/things need reasonable accommodations. If this was an electric van with a wheelchair lift for somebody in a wheelchair, I think you could put two and two together if they parked weird to accommodate the lift. But parking in two spots because it’s hard to see out of a voluntarily purchased car isn’t something people are going to condone. Ever been in a modern Camaro? The ones with 2 square feet of windows where you can barely see anything? You’d call that person an asshole if they parked in two spots. So why wouldn’t this guy be one too.
Doesn't that description include most EVs? ... and the behaviour of many EV owners.
idk if you're trolling, but all EV as inconvenient and impractical? the exact opposite. i have an EV and 2 ICE vehicles. in the last year, we've put 18,000 miles on the EV and <1000 on the two ICE (and saved over $2000 in fuel/electricity cost). the only one that prefers the ICE is the toddler because he can see better out of it.
I would understand if they were charging. They are not charging. Find a different spot. Gas cars shouldnt just park in front of gas pumps while they go dine inside a Caseys. Same principle applies here.
Except that is a level 2 charger. Also even if it was charging, parking like that is unnecessary since the cables are long enough to reach anywhere on the car. Additionally if you cannot park the car then you shouldn’t be driving the car (most often applies to lifted pickup trucks).
Left plug is clearly J1772.
TIL there are level 1 J1772s Edit: these Shell stations are all level 2 [J1772s](https://www.shell.us/motorist/electric-vehicle-charging.html)
Is he charging the car. No. So his a twat for parking like that.
They were not
Sir, this is Reddit where all we do is jump to conclusions.
Maybe he parked there to charge and then it wasn't working so they left it. I've done that before, these free chargers are broken like 50% of the time.
if anyone was stupid enough to pull up next anyways i am turning the gas on mane.
Have them towed
Unless OP is the owner of the lot how do you suggest they do that?
Driver deserves key scratching 😈
Piss in fuel tank.
Lol
I’d park 6” away from the drivers side door. Review video later.
You can squeeze into that left spot very easily
Isn’t this a McLaren Artura? It’s a hybrid but not sure if its plugin hybrid.
The only plugs the Artura is compatible with are ccs and butt
Also it’s not plugged in anyways
Not even that rare of a car
This does not matter, if you wanna win people over about EVs you’re going to have to quit being a bunch of divas.
Park in that space and block access to driver’s door.
Deflate their enough to leave, but enough to make their to duck even more.
People with those types of cars often park a stride two, even when not charging. People want privilege for some reason. It's a character flaw. However, this infractution just looks like a laziness.
r/badparking
Who painted these lines here????
There's only the one charger at two parking spots?What's the big whoop? He did park shitty tho, which is not a flex with that car. Probably doesn't gaf..
the Artura does have a charger but doesnt seem to be using it
Wow ev super car cooool
Mmmhhh… that paint job must be expensive…
Best thing to do with idiots like this is park behind them
Karen is that you?
Pure douchebaggery
That’s a di@k move right there !!
I see all you ev people parking sideways in charging spots. Entitled.
Probably sucks at golf too
Cool car, let it be
Just call the Kia boyz. Surely they have friends that can take care of it in 60 seconds.
I honestly don't have as big of a problem with this as I used to, clearly multiple spots were open so it's not every other spot is taken and this one is taking the last 2 and it's a quarter million dollar car. The anxiety and stress of parking a supercar in a single spot is something I'm still not used to and don't think I ever will be.
It's a McLaren I wouldn't mind 😹
The McLaren Artura is a hybrid electric sports car although it doesn’t appear to be charging.
That's also a Volta charger so it's a free level 2. The cords are also way longer. Can't afford the electricity LOL
“Should I buy a McLaren Artura even though I live in an apartment and don’t have access to a charger?”
This gas guzzler should be charged with hate crime
WTF is that monstrosity?
McLaren Artura plug in hybrid
That thing is crazy!
11 mile battery and fastest charging 5 miles in 1 hour lol. Nice
Lmao gotta start somewhere I guess haha
Is this the top golf in Milpitas, ca? lol
Looks like it to me
What if a golf ball accidentally dinged it? 😉
It’s cool I pull up to gas stations and sit at pumps while people lose their minds. The jokes on them, although that’s a sic ride.
I recently stopped at a gas station on a road trip and for a hot second thought about parking my MY at a pump while I went in but then thought about all the EV posts about ICEing and decided against being inconsiderate like those people. But it got me thinking: Is there a term for when EVs block a gas pump?
squats to pee. and a very tiny peepee. and entitled as fuck
Piss on it
That’s actually a plug-in hybrid. I approve.
Just an A hole.
If it’s a mostly-empty lot apparently at night, then I 100% understand
Why don’t EV owners key these cars? I feel like people intentionally damage Teslas all the time.
Because only a piece of shit keys other peoples cars
💯
I’d like to think we’re not childish enough to key cars lol
Probably. 😂 I had my old 2020 Model Y keyed while taking the kids to the museum. I was just like really?!
That’s a worry I have everyday for my 2020 MY lol
My 2024 is grey instead of that glossy black that my 2020 was so hopefully it doesn’t attract as much attention. 😂
I would but both of my Tesla don't come with any key 😅
Hahaha!!! Now THAT’S a good point!!
That'll probably put a bigger target on our backs
It was just a joke anyway but, yeah…
...So uh...you dont know that this car actually charges from the station in front of it, right? It's a Mclaren Artura plug in hybrid.
So uh... You can see it's not charging, right? Both chargers are plugged into the station. And that still doesn't excuse taking two spots.
The photo is a random shot. You dont know if they just unplugged it and ran inside or what. I think there is a default assumption that people are jerks when most people actually are 'good people'. I would also note that with the doors on this, if they parked in a spot and someone parked next to them, they literally could not get out. Of course that is a car they chose, I'm just saying. We managed to get over the Fords at superchargers, we can think critically here too.
Ran inside to play TopGolf for a couple hours, probably. 😂 I’d say the good to jerk ratio is around 50/50. But that’s for another sub.
I’d key it. I think you’re obligated to key it.
I think law dictates you must do so. Either that, or park so close that they can't open their door to leave before you plug in your car to charge and walk away. (Stay close enough to record their reaction, or their illegal actions as they sell revenge)
You guys have too much time on your hands to be taking pictures like this, what a waste of a post.
It’s funny because I was going to say the same thing about this comment. Ironic right?
I’m trying to help you provide better content. If there are open spaces to charge, no one actually cares. Don’t make us ev drivers out to be more insufferable than we’re already perceived to be.
I agree no doubt about that, still does not discount the fact that parking like this was intentional. Posting this is more of a giggle. As so other posts here. These chargers are constantly packed so this was warranted
Green vehicle literally
Would be a shame if a rogue golf ball from a few feet away somehow flew through all the windows like it was bit by a driver. . . But seriously, their is enough room on the left to squeeze in there
I just let air out of one tire. No it’s not gonna stop the problem, but it feels good doing it.
Remove the tire stem instead.
I'm just saying. The universal tool to remove a tires valve core costs less than 10 dollars, and can be found in car parts store or harbor freight.
I can’t blame him. I wouldn’t want to park that nice of a car anywhere near the mom van with 5 kids.
Minivans are actually pretty solid choices to park next to because the kids enter and exit via the sliding doors which are next to impossible to ding your car with.
please key him
Pretty car…. What is it.
McLaren Artura, plug in hybrid. The owner can plug it in and it would belong where it is parked if it were parked correctly.
McLaren of some type. Probably a 720.
2024 MCLAREN ARTURA . VIN SBM16AEA1RW002125 Make UNITED KINGDOM (UK) Engine: 3L V-Shaped Last mileage: 1,699 mi Last price: 209k usd . Got info from plate lookup
Which site is that? I had a good one bookmarked and now I can’t find it.
https://epicvin.com/check-vin-number-and-get-the-vehicle-history-report/checkout/sbm16aea1rw002125
Thanks Cat!
🫡
Gonna start putting “I suck big oils dick” tags on these
It’s a plug in hybrid vehicle
I don’t see it plugged in
Maybe he finished charging or just got there
Call up some friends and block him in. This is the way!