London tops list of dishonest drivers

Nearly a third (32%) of UK motorists would choose to drive away if they damaged a car whilst parking, with men more likely to simply drive away than women (36% to 28%).

The study of over 2,000 UK drivers, by online car parts supplier, Euro Car Parts, found that almost three quarters (72%) of women would always tell the other car’s owner about any damage they’d caused.

Londoners were the least likely to own up, with 43% saying they wouldn’t confess to causing damage.

Oxford (40%), Liverpool (33%), Glasgow (33%) and Norwich (32%) made up the top five cities in the UK.

The study also looked at the main challenges drivers face when parking in cities in particular, revealing tight parking bays and expensive charges as the biggest grievances around parking, with half of motorists (50%) naming them as their top pet peeves.

Inconsiderate drivers were another source of frustration for motorists, with nearly half (47%) saying cars that take up multiple spaces are one of their main frustrations.

Chris Barella, digital services director at Euro Car Parts, said: “Parking can often be a challenge for motorists, especially in cramped and busy urban environments like large cities.

“But whilst we can’t control how narrow a parking space is or how badly other people park, we can make sure that our own cars are properly equipped to be able to park in inconvenient locations. By fitting cars with parking aids like sensors and reversing cameras, drivers can ensure that they’re fully prepared for the stresses of urban parking.”