most new buyers check the flat first…
and treat parking like it doesn’t even matter.
big mistake. your parking slot literally decides your daily stress level – scratches, tight maneuvers, blocked doors, bikes everywhere, sketchy exits.
btw this is just my take as a civil engineer. obviously verify everything yourself before you commit.
how i’d pick a parking slot (suv + rhd)
if you’re driving an suv with right-hand drive, the “best” slot isn’t just the one closest to the lift.
you want:
1)easy turning (suvs need more room)
2)smooth entry/exit without 5-point turns
3)driver door that actually opens properly
4)low scratch risk from ramp idiots
5)decent security (lights, cameras)
6)not getting blocked by random bikes
the thing most people don’t think about:
bonnet direction actually matters. for rhd, reverse parking (bonnet out) is way better.
why? because when you leave:
1)you can see what’s coming
2)exit is faster
3)way less blind spot stress
and your driver door (right side) should open toward space, not a damn wall
my ranking based on above layout:
top picks:
slot 23,26 – honestly the best one
1)right next to left lift and stairs
2)straight slot, super easy
3)reverse park facing out = driver door opens toward slot 24, not a wall
4)wide driveway makes parking easy
5)low risk zone
slot 27 – solid second choice
1)near right lift + waiting area
2)decent walking distance
3)away from ramp chaos
4)reverse parking gives you visibility when leaving (matters with foot traffic nearby)
5)good maneuvering space
slot 11 & 10 – the “safe boring choice”
1)middle of bottom row
2)far from ramp mess
3)far from weird corner storage areas
4)easy reverse park, clear visibility when pulling out
5)lowest risk honestly
slots to avoid:
slots 1, 2, 30 – ramp zone = no thanks
1)cars flying down the ramp
2)blind spots everywhere
3)scratch risk is high
4)gets dirty fast (exhaust, water splash)
5)people pick these thinking “easy access” but regret it later
slots 15, 16, 20 – corner nightmare
1)slot 15 too deep in corner, sucks for suv turning
2)slot 16 weird angle = wall scrapes
3)slot 20 just tight and annoying daily
4)corners look “protected” but become a headache
slots 19, 21, 22 – wheelchair marked
1)don’t touch these unless officially allowed
2)can cause society drama or legal bs later
quick checks before deciding:
1)stand in the slot, open your driver door fully – does a pillar block it?
2)look up – any low pipes, sprinklers, water stains?
3)check if there’s cctv/lights nearby (lift lobbies usually better)
4)check floor slope near ramp areas (handbrake strain long-term)
5)ask if bikes park behind cars (corner slots get blocked a lot)
final call: I will go with slot 23
closest lift, straight slot, works perfect for rhd reverse parking, away from ramp traffic. just makes life easier