The suburbs notorious for having the worst carparks for bumps and scratches
Parking at a carpark can sometimes be tricky, especially when there are tight corners and narrow spots.
In fact, there are some suburbs around the country notorious for having some of the worst carparks where bumps and scratches are likely to happen.
AAMI has found the number of claims for carpark-related crashes rise in December, as Australians take to shopping centres to sort out their Christmas presents.
"A busy time for shopping means a busy time for car parks, and this is reflected in a spike in collisions over the festive season," AAMI Motor Claims Manager Leah James said.
"Shopping on the quieter days, driving just that little bit slower and staying extra vigilant could be the difference between a smooth ride and a prang this Christmas season."
AAMI has compiled the data and found the suburbs in each state and territory where these hits are most likely to happen.
8. Casuarina - The Northern Territory
Coming in eighth place is Casuarina in the Northern Territory.
The worst time to be entering a carpark in this suburb is Friday afternoon, according to AAMI.
7. Belconnen - Australian Capital Territory
The worst Australian Capital Territory suburb for carpark-related hits is Belconnen.
AAMI said it is best to avoid a carpark during peak time - Thursday afternoon.
6. Kingston - Tasmania
Kingston in Tasmania came in sixth place for the number of crashes in a carpark.
Friday afternoon was the worst time to enter a carpark, according to AAMI.
5. Modbury - South Australia
Locals may likely agree but carparks in Modbury in South Australia are notorious for hits and prangs.
While weekends are popular for shopping, AAMI found that Wednesday afternoons were the worst time to be stuck in a carpark.
4. Baldavis - Western Australia
The Western Australian suburb of Baldavis came in fourth place for the most number of carpark-related incidents.
AAMI found Thursday afternoons were a bad time for crashes.
2. Chatswood - New South Wales
Narrowly avoiding first place for the worst number of carpark incidents is the New South Wales suburb of Chatswood.
Friday afternoon was the worst day and time for hits and bumps, AAMI sai
1. Doncaster - Victoria
Coming in first place for the third year in a row is the Victorian suburb of Doncaster.
AAMI found Saturday afternoons were when most of the incidents occurred.
The insurer advises motorists to pay special attention to cars moving in and out of parking spots, be vigilant around pedestrians, avoid unncessary distractions and use your headlights in darker carparks.
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