Sometimes I park my (manual) car and find that while I’m well aligned , I’m either too far into the spot (don’t always want to bait someone with my smol car) or not far in enough.
Assuming I’m on level ground (ie in a multi storey carpark), is it OK to put my car into neutral, let down the handbrake and push it a little? As opposed to firing up the ignition and driving it 50 centimeres?
I do this all the time, no problem. I have seen people push dents into their cars when pushing though, but other than that you should be fine.
I’d worry about it rolling away regardless, but other than that no worries
If you’d have the (man)power you could push your car in neutral from spain to china and it wouldnt care a single bit.
It’s like when you put in neutral and take foot off clutch so your good
When your car is in neutral, it’s basically a bike. You can push it, pull it, pick it up and move it, dance in circles with it. None of it will hurt the car.
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I’ve done this before to “fine tune” a parallel parking job. Zero harm.
100% safe to do.
Won’t harm the car, just keep in mind if it starts to roll faster and you want to hop on and hit the brakes they will be unassisted by vacuum and will be tougher.
I do it all the time when I’ve backed up too close to my wall and have to get in the boot.
I’ve watched so many fail videos of drivers chasing after a rolling car. Some even get their toes run over.
Don’t kill the engine after you park if you’re this perfectionist. Park. Get out. Check then reverse again. Once you’re satisfied then kill the engine.
I just open the door to look at the parking line next to me. How close is it and how straight. Can I open my door to the 2nd detent without touching the car next to me? If yes and I’m happy then engine off, if not, time to wiggle around and fling the wheel all over the place until I am happy.
I push my girlfriend’s car further away from the garage door all the time when i need access, much better than a cold start for 5s of movement
You’re fine, but just better to drive that distance anyway. You risk so much more by pushing it rather than the act of driving it.
Make sure you’re parked well before turning your car off. You’ll have no control over the vehicle while it’s off.
It’s totally okay lol
I used to be a tech and whenever the car wasn’t fully lined up to the lift just put it in neutral and push it with my leg while sitting in the car
By pushing you mean getting out of the car, leaning against the body and pushing THE CAR? Sorry if I misunderstood.
The fact you’re giving in and getting used to messing up and not attempting to learn the cars dimensions and how it responds subtlety says enough. O my. I wouldn’t give in to the nuetral role but once in a while…
Sounds kinda dangerous if there is an unexpected hill but should be fine