Help me stop worrying!

[Ratski]

So this is my first post, and actually a little sad but I can't stop worrying about my mk6 gti.

Chuffed to bits with it but paraniod it's going to get marked or scratched or even worse the sat nav unit nicked or stolen.

How do you guys cope with having your gti parked in public places knowing its like a beacon to all thiefs!!!

[Buck]

Hi

It's understandable to be concerned.


Good insurance (including gap if you can)
Always park sensibly I.e. well lit; busy; better areas etc.

Bottom line is that if someone wants it, they'll get it so stop worrying and enjoy it!

[Buck]

PS. Welcome to the forum. 

[gazareth]

why you buy a new car if you worried about it getting damaged?

[Snooze]

Just be conscientious of where you park etc. I was the same initially, but there's no point losing any sleep over it. You'll feel better after you acquire your first scratch/scuff on it. Sounds silly, but it's true!

[Rhyso]

Why have anything at all??

My car was scratched outside my front door so there's no point losing sleep about what happens to the car

Its only plastic and metal at the end of the day. I'd rather low lifes damage my car than me or my family!

[Booth11]

Just be conscientious of where you park etc. I was the same initially, but there's no point losing any sleep over it. You'll feel better after you acquire your first scratch/scuff on it. Sounds silly, but it's true!

Hi and welcome.    ^^^ this is very true.  When you do get that first scratch you obsess over it but after a while you just take these things in your stride and you'll stop fretting over it in time.  It is just a car.

A bit of common sense goes a long way.  Avoid parking on narrow streets; park away from other cars if you can; stay away from dodgy areas and as said, consider GAP insurance.  Relax and enjoy the car 

[Snoopy]

Nobody can stop you worrying if thats the type of person you are.
Im sad I have another car I use for shopping, multistory cars parks etc that I dont really care about.

[Raffe]

Use it and enjoy it, it may not ever happen

[mark@vorny.co.uk]

Just enjoy it, but take precautions where you park.

It can happy anywhere. I did more damage to my pride and joy on my drive by an act of brain fade than has happened to it on the street.