Picture this: it's a busy weekend at your local shopping centre, and the car park is almost full. You've been driving around for what feels like ages, searching for a spot.

Then, just as you're about to give up hope, you come across not one, not two, not three, but four parking spaces...all taken up by a single Ford ute.

That's precisely what happened at the Hyperdome Shopping Centre in Logan, Brisbane, when an irate Queenslander spotted a large Ford ute, commonly known as an American-style 'Yank tank', hogging four spaces.

The frustrated shopper took a photo of the parking faux pas and shared it on the popular social media forum Reddit with the caption, ‘Why take one spot when you can take four?’

The irate motorist vented their frustrations online. Credit: Julissa Helmuth/Pexels

Many social media users agreed that this is just inconsiderate behaviour and the driver should have parked more carefully to allow other shoppers to find a spot.

Comments on the Reddit post also echoed the sentiment that this type of inconsiderate parking is 'typical' for large vehicle owners.

One person wrote, ‘The kind of owner that tells everyone he needed it for the towing capacity but rented a Bunnings trailer for a tip run’.

‘Straight out of tailgating in the fast lane to a shopping centre near you,’ one added.

‘With the high beams always on at night,’ another replied.

Others argued that there should be additional taxes and higher registration fees for large vehicles like the Ford Ute to help deter this kind of behaviour.

‘A few thousand extra and most people are going to think twice about whether they genuinely need a vehicle this size,’ a user responded to the thread.

A motorist uploaded this photo online alongside their post. Credit: Reddit

Several commenters even shared some creative (and somewhat mischievous) ways they would consider getting revenge on such inconsiderate parkers.

One person suggested, ‘It's not illegal to zip-tie some trolleys to his door handles’.

‘Always happy to see these vehicles pulled over on the long weekend by police,’ someone admitted.

Australia continues to experience an influx of larger vehicles, thanks to the largest supplier of US pickups to Australia, RAM, reportedly having sold 18,000 American utes to Aussies as of February.

However, this raises questions about the suitability of these vehicles on our roads and in our car parks.

Many Reddit users pointed out that Australian roads and parking infrastructure aren't designed to accommodate such large vehicles.

One commenter wrote, ‘Honestly, I think these types of cars should be banned or restricted. There's no legitimate need for them here.’

The huge vehicles also come with hefty price tags (up to AUD $169,990) and significant fuel and maintenance costs, making them a status symbol among some car enthusiasts.

‘The only people that have a genuine need for a truck and not one of the very capable standard size utes on the market are people who tow ridiculous loads all the time or for work (not tradies – they work with a work trailer). Reef charter fishing guides with 4-tonne boats, horse people with 4 to 5-horse gooseneck floats, etc. It’s a tiny market of actual applicable users,’ someone explained.

Remember, it's always important for all drivers — no matter the size of your vehicle— to be considerate and follow proper parking etiquette when out and about to ensure everyone can get a parking space without hassle.

Key Takeaways

• A US-style ute driver parked their 'Yank tank' across four spaces at the Hyperdome Shopping Centre in Logan, Brisbane, sparking outrage among locals.
• Many Australians are calling for large utes to be banned, as they believe that roads and parking infrastructure in the country are not designed for vehicles of this size.
• Commenters on social media shared various creative ways they would deal with inconsiderate parking by such large vehicle owners.
• RAM, the biggest supplier of US pickups to Australia, has sold 18,000 American utes to Aussies, which can cost up to AUD $169,990 and come with massive fuel and maintenance fees, making them a status symbol among car owners.

What are your thoughts on this divisive issue? Are you in favour of large utes, or do you feel they're more trouble than they're worth? We'd love to hear your thoughts!

 

[fourwb]

If people want large utes and are prepared to pay for them then they should be allowed to have them. Many car parks have ridiculously small car parks and I have problems parking my Chrysler 300. Many drivers of small cars cannot drive or park in spaces. The appalling standard of driving needs to be addressed.

 

[Cyberchook]

I have noticed the majority of cars seen now are SUVs and they are larger all round than the average-sized cars. I applaud those who can squeeze into the narrow spaces but wonder how the doors open without banging the vehicle next to them at times. All dints are not from escaped trolleys!!

 

[SirExton]

I see Repco have Tyre valve removers, for $2-26 every car should have one, to let this type of vehicles tyres down, to inconvenience these vehicle owners!! Just a thought?

 

[Observer]

Some of these large vehicles, like the Toyota Landcruiser for example, are considered to be a recreational vehicle. As such, these oversized vehicles really shouldn't be on our roads unless heading off to some recreational location. I am very confident if l said 99% of all large vehicle owners they ALSO have a smaller/standard sized vehicle at their availability.
I once asked a woman why she thought she needed such a large vehicle. Her response was to pick up children from school (I responded that a smaller vehicle could do the same thing). She said that she needed it either to tow a boat or caravan (I told her that medium sized cars can do exactly the same thing). She was not happy with me. The way she got on her high horse, defending the ownership of her large vehicle baffled me. When you think about it, it is not like you are towing a caravan or boat every day of the week (more than likely just long weekends or school holiday) nor do you require such a large vehicle every day of the week when picking up children from school.
I am not saying you should not own any oversized large vehicle but perhaps just need to consider the majority of people that have small to medium sized cars when on the roads or parking.

 

[Observer]

I have noticed the majority of cars seen now are SUVs and they are larger all round than the average-sized cars. I applaud those who can squeeze into the narrow spaces but wonder how the doors open without banging the vehicle next to them at times. All dints are not from escaped trolleys!!

Can't say I agree entirely with you. Most SUV's are no longer nor any wider than a standard car. I know. I own one.

 

[Observer]

I see Repco have Tyre valve removers, for $2-26 every car should have one, to let this type of vehicles tyres down, to inconvenience these vehicle owners!! Just a thought?

I would agree about the inconvenience to others but l don't agree with the tyres being let down. This kind of action is only vindictive.

 

[Southmelbswans]

From photo car has been neatly parked. Even if had parked close to the awning pole it would still have encroached on the next parking space. My pet gripe on supermarket parking areas is when parking clear of everyone in a small car always seem to come back and there is a large van or SUV parked on either side of me when many other spots are car free. Appears to be deliberate!!

 

[thomas]

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Picture this: it's a busy weekend at your local shopping centre, and the car park is almost full. You've been driving around for what feels like ages, searching for a spot.

Then, just as you're about to give up hope, you come across not one, not two, not three, but four parking spaces...all taken up by a single Ford ute.

That's precisely what happened at the Hyperdome Shopping Centre in Logan, Brisbane, when an irate Queenslander spotted a large Ford ute, commonly known as an American-style 'Yank tank', hogging four spaces.

The frustrated shopper took a photo of the parking faux pas and shared it on the popular social media forum Reddit with the caption, ‘Why take one spot when you can take four?’

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The irate motorist vented their frustrations online. Credit: Julissa Helmuth/Pexels

Many social media users agreed that this is just inconsiderate behaviour and the driver should have parked more carefully to allow other shoppers to find a spot.

Comments on the Reddit post also echoed the sentiment that this type of inconsiderate parking is 'typical' for large vehicle owners.

One person wrote, ‘The kind of owner that tells everyone he needed it for the towing capacity but rented a Bunnings trailer for a tip run’.

‘Straight out of tailgating in the fast lane to a shopping centre near you,’ one added.

‘With the high beams always on at night,’ another replied.

Others argued that there should be additional taxes and higher registration fees for large vehicles like the Ford Ute to help deter this kind of behaviour.

‘A few thousand extra and most people are going to think twice about whether they genuinely need a vehicle this size,’ a user responded to the thread.

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A motorist uploaded this photo online alongside their post. Credit: Reddit

Several commenters even shared some creative (and somewhat mischievous) ways they would consider getting revenge on such inconsiderate parkers.

One person suggested, ‘It's not illegal to zip-tie some trolleys to his door handles’.

‘Always happy to see these vehicles pulled over on the long weekend by police,’ someone admitted.

Australia continues to experience an influx of larger vehicles, thanks to the largest supplier of US pickups to Australia, RAM, reportedly having sold 18,000 American utes to Aussies as of February.

However, this raises questions about the suitability of these vehicles on our roads and in our car parks.

Many Reddit users pointed out that Australian roads and parking infrastructure aren't designed to accommodate such large vehicles.

One commenter wrote, ‘Honestly, I think these types of cars should be banned or restricted. There's no legitimate need for them here.’

The huge vehicles also come with hefty price tags (up to AUD $169,990) and significant fuel and maintenance costs, making them a status symbol among some car enthusiasts.

‘The only people that have a genuine need for a truck and not one of the very capable standard size utes on the market are people who tow ridiculous loads all the time or for work (not tradies – they work with a work trailer). Reef charter fishing guides with 4-tonne boats, horse people with 4 to 5-horse gooseneck floats, etc. It’s a tiny market of actual applicable users,’ someone explained.

Remember, it's always important for all drivers — no matter the size of your vehicle— to be considerate and follow proper parking etiquette when out and about to ensure everyone can get a parking space without hassle.

Key Takeaways

• A US-style ute driver parked their 'Yank tank' across four spaces at the Hyperdome Shopping Centre in Logan, Brisbane, sparking outrage among locals.
• Many Australians are calling for large utes to be banned, as they believe that roads and parking infrastructure in the country are not designed for vehicles of this size.
• Commenters on social media shared various creative ways they would deal with inconsiderate parking by such large vehicle owners.
• RAM, the biggest supplier of US pickups to Australia, has sold 18,000 American utes to Aussies, which can cost up to AUD $169,990 and come with massive fuel and maintenance fees, making them a status symbol among car owners.

What are your thoughts on this divisive issue? Are you in favour of large utes, or do you feel they're more trouble than they're worth? We'd love to hear your thoughts!

he (she) is allowed to do that because it's "them", they would be upset )to say the least) if it was someone else doing that.

 

[Observer]

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he (she) is allowed to do that because it's "them", they would be upset )to say the least) if it was someone else doing that.

Unfortunately a lot of self centeredness is out there with those people saying they have the right. Sadly it is all about THEM.

 

[roderickg@aussiebroadband]

I would agree about the inconvenience to others but l don't agree with the tyres being let down. This kind of action is only vindictive.

True, but I say get what you give.

 

[DrivingGirl]

If you need a car like this - fine have it. BUT don’t take to to the shops they’re not set up got this kind of vehicle, so get a bike for town driving and don’t piss everybody off! You can certainly afford it if you own a tank like this.
You should be able to send a photo with number plates visible to the cops and send them round for a chat! No consequences for this and lots of other anti social behaviour is the problem in Australia!

 

[Benny's Light]

Picture this: it's a busy weekend at your local shopping centre, and the car park is almost full. You've been driving around for what feels like ages, searching for a spot.

Then, just as you're about to give up hope, you come across not one, not two, not three, but four parking spaces...all taken up by a single Ford ute.

That's precisely what happened at the Hyperdome Shopping Centre in Logan, Brisbane, when an irate Queenslander spotted a large Ford ute, commonly known as an American-style 'Yank tank', hogging four spaces.

The frustrated shopper took a photo of the parking faux pas and shared it on the popular social media forum Reddit with the caption, ‘Why take one spot when you can take four?’

View attachment 22412

The irate motorist vented their frustrations online. Credit: Julissa Helmuth/Pexels

Many social media users agreed that this is just inconsiderate behaviour and the driver should have parked more carefully to allow other shoppers to find a spot.

Comments on the Reddit post also echoed the sentiment that this type of inconsiderate parking is 'typical' for large vehicle owners.

One person wrote, ‘The kind of owner that tells everyone he needed it for the towing capacity but rented a Bunnings trailer for a tip run’.

‘Straight out of tailgating in the fast lane to a shopping centre near you,’ one added.

‘With the high beams always on at night,’ another replied.

Others argued that there should be additional taxes and higher registration fees for large vehicles like the Ford Ute to help deter this kind of behaviour.

‘A few thousand extra and most people are going to think twice about whether they genuinely need a vehicle this size,’ a user responded to the thread.

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A motorist uploaded this photo online alongside their post. Credit: Reddit

Several commenters even shared some creative (and somewhat mischievous) ways they would consider getting revenge on such inconsiderate parkers.

One person suggested, ‘It's not illegal to zip-tie some trolleys to his door handles’.

‘Always happy to see these vehicles pulled over on the long weekend by police,’ someone admitted.

Australia continues to experience an influx of larger vehicles, thanks to the largest supplier of US pickups to Australia, RAM, reportedly having sold 18,000 American utes to Aussies as of February.

However, this raises questions about the suitability of these vehicles on our roads and in our car parks.

Many Reddit users pointed out that Australian roads and parking infrastructure aren't designed to accommodate such large vehicles.

One commenter wrote, ‘Honestly, I think these types of cars should be banned or restricted. There's no legitimate need for them here.’

The huge vehicles also come with hefty price tags (up to AUD $169,990) and significant fuel and maintenance costs, making them a status symbol among some car enthusiasts.

‘The only people that have a genuine need for a truck and not one of the very capable standard size utes on the market are people who tow ridiculous loads all the time or for work (not tradies – they work with a work trailer). Reef charter fishing guides with 4-tonne boats, horse people with 4 to 5-horse gooseneck floats, etc. It’s a tiny market of actual applicable users,’ someone explained.

Remember, it's always important for all drivers — no matter the size of your vehicle— to be considerate and follow proper parking etiquette when out and about to ensure everyone can get a parking space without hassle.

Key Takeaways

• A US-style ute driver parked their 'Yank tank' across four spaces at the Hyperdome Shopping Centre in Logan, Brisbane, sparking outrage among locals.
• Many Australians are calling for large utes to be banned, as they believe that roads and parking infrastructure in the country are not designed for vehicles of this size.
• Commenters on social media shared various creative ways they would deal with inconsiderate parking by such large vehicle owners.
• RAM, the biggest supplier of US pickups to Australia, has sold 18,000 American utes to Aussies, which can cost up to AUD $169,990 and come with massive fuel and maintenance fees, making them a status symbol among car owners.

What are your thoughts on this divisive issue? Are you in favour of large utes, or do you feel they're more trouble than they're worth? We'd love to hear your thoughts!

Picture this: it's a busy weekend at your local shopping centre, and the car park is almost full. You've been driving around for what feels like ages, searching for a spot.

Then, just as you're about to give up hope, you come across not one, not two, not three, but four parking spaces...all taken up by a single Ford ute.

That's precisely what happened at the Hyperdome Shopping Centre in Logan, Brisbane, when an irate Queenslander spotted a large Ford ute, commonly known as an American-style 'Yank tank', hogging four spaces.

The frustrated shopper took a photo of the parking faux pas and shared it on the popular social media forum Reddit with the caption, ‘Why take one spot when you can take four?’

View attachment 22412

The irate motorist vented their frustrations online. Credit: Julissa Helmuth/Pexels

Many social media users agreed that this is just inconsiderate behaviour and the driver should have parked more carefully to allow other shoppers to find a spot.

Comments on the Reddit post also echoed the sentiment that this type of inconsiderate parking is 'typical' for large vehicle owners.

One person wrote, ‘The kind of owner that tells everyone he needed it for the towing capacity but rented a Bunnings trailer for a tip run’.

‘Straight out of tailgating in the fast lane to a shopping centre near you,’ one added.

‘With the high beams always on at night,’ another replied.

Others argued that there should be additional taxes and higher registration fees for large vehicles like the Ford Ute to help deter this kind of behaviour.

‘A few thousand extra and most people are going to think twice about whether they genuinely need a vehicle this size,’ a user responded to the thread.

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A motorist uploaded this photo online alongside their post. Credit: Reddit

Several commenters even shared some creative (and somewhat mischievous) ways they would consider getting revenge on such inconsiderate parkers.

One person suggested, ‘It's not illegal to zip-tie some trolleys to his door handles’.

‘Always happy to see these vehicles pulled over on the long weekend by police,’ someone admitted.

Australia continues to experience an influx of larger vehicles, thanks to the largest supplier of US pickups to Australia, RAM, reportedly having sold 18,000 American utes to Aussies as of February.

However, this raises questions about the suitability of these vehicles on our roads and in our car parks.

Many Reddit users pointed out that Australian roads and parking infrastructure aren't designed to accommodate such large vehicles.

One commenter wrote, ‘Honestly, I think these types of cars should be banned or restricted. There's no legitimate need for them here.’

The huge vehicles also come with hefty price tags (up to AUD $169,990) and significant fuel and maintenance costs, making them a status symbol among some car enthusiasts.

‘The only people that have a genuine need for a truck and not one of the very capable standard size utes on the market are people who tow ridiculous loads all the time or for work (not tradies – they work with a work trailer). Reef charter fishing guides with 4-tonne boats, horse people with 4 to 5-horse gooseneck floats, etc. It’s a tiny market of actual applicable users,’ someone explained.

Remember, it's always important for all drivers — no matter the size of your vehicle— to be considerate and follow proper parking etiquette when out and about to ensure everyone can get a parking space without hassle.

Key Takeaways

• A US-style ute driver parked their 'Yank tank' across four spaces at the Hyperdome Shopping Centre in Logan, Brisbane, sparking outrage among locals.
• Many Australians are calling for large utes to be banned, as they believe that roads and parking infrastructure in the country are not designed for vehicles of this size.
• Commenters on social media shared various creative ways they would deal with inconsiderate parking by such large vehicle owners.
• RAM, the biggest supplier of US pickups to Australia, has sold 18,000 American utes to Aussies, which can cost up to AUD $169,990 and come with massive fuel and maintenance fees, making them a status symbol among car owners.

What are your thoughts on this divisive issue? Are you in favour of large utes, or do you feel they're more trouble than they're worth? We'd love to hear your thoughts!

 

[Benny's Light]

Parking spaces today are small. At our shopping centre lately I have parked and come back to a huge vehicle parked next to me on each side of my car and have not been able to open the doors on either side of the car. I have to wait for the owner of the car next to me to return, with all apologies with "I did not realise I blocked your access to your car. I have come to the conclusion that it is all about 'them' - lack of awareness or care for others. People need to consider if their actions affect someone else. It would be a better world, but we are in the world that it is "all about me", I am turning into a grumpy old man.

 

[MariaG]

I parked next to one of those Yank Tanks once.
The wind took hold of my door and touched the tank. No damage.
A nasty woman jumped in between her car and mine and abused the holy heck out of me for letting the door go. I just looked at her and laughed.
I was in a little Toyota Corolla and my door came level with her step up bit. The tyres came up half way up my car.
I didn't say a word and just walked away from cranky lady driving a big head car. I think the size of her wheels were trying to reach up to her attitude.
All these bigger cars do have their uses from time to time. I just don't know how than can afford the fuel.
I'm in a Yaris Cross now and am a happy little lark.

 

[POG]

Picture this: it's a busy weekend at your local shopping centre, and the car park is almost full. You've been driving around for what feels like ages, searching for a spot.

Then, just as you're about to give up hope, you come across not one, not two, not three, but four parking spaces...all taken up by a single Ford ute.

That's precisely what happened at the Hyperdome Shopping Centre in Logan, Brisbane, when an irate Queenslander spotted a large Ford ute, commonly known as an American-style 'Yank tank', hogging four spaces.

The frustrated shopper took a photo of the parking faux pas and shared it on the popular social media forum Reddit with the caption, ‘Why take one spot when you can take four?’

View attachment 22412

The irate motorist vented their frustrations online. Credit: Julissa Helmuth/Pexels

Many social media users agreed that this is just inconsiderate behaviour and the driver should have parked more carefully to allow other shoppers to find a spot.

Comments on the Reddit post also echoed the sentiment that this type of inconsiderate parking is 'typical' for large vehicle owners.

One person wrote, ‘The kind of owner that tells everyone he needed it for the towing capacity but rented a Bunnings trailer for a tip run’.

‘Straight out of tailgating in the fast lane to a shopping centre near you,’ one added.

‘With the high beams always on at night,’ another replied.

Others argued that there should be additional taxes and higher registration fees for large vehicles like the Ford Ute to help deter this kind of behaviour.

‘A few thousand extra and most people are going to think twice about whether they genuinely need a vehicle this size,’ a user responded to the thread.

View attachment 22413

A motorist uploaded this photo online alongside their post. Credit: Reddit

Several commenters even shared some creative (and somewhat mischievous) ways they would consider getting revenge on such inconsiderate parkers.

One person suggested, ‘It's not illegal to zip-tie some trolleys to his door handles’.

‘Always happy to see these vehicles pulled over on the long weekend by police,’ someone admitted.

Australia continues to experience an influx of larger vehicles, thanks to the largest supplier of US pickups to Australia, RAM, reportedly having sold 18,000 American utes to Aussies as of February.

However, this raises questions about the suitability of these vehicles on our roads and in our car parks.

Many Reddit users pointed out that Australian roads and parking infrastructure aren't designed to accommodate such large vehicles.

One commenter wrote, ‘Honestly, I think these types of cars should be banned or restricted. There's no legitimate need for them here.’

The huge vehicles also come with hefty price tags (up to AUD $169,990) and significant fuel and maintenance costs, making them a status symbol among some car enthusiasts.

‘The only people that have a genuine need for a truck and not one of the very capable standard size utes on the market are people who tow ridiculous loads all the time or for work (not tradies – they work with a work trailer). Reef charter fishing guides with 4-tonne boats, horse people with 4 to 5-horse gooseneck floats, etc. It’s a tiny market of actual applicable users,’ someone explained.

Remember, it's always important for all drivers — no matter the size of your vehicle— to be considerate and follow proper parking etiquette when out and about to ensure everyone can get a parking space without hassle.

Key Takeaways

• A US-style ute driver parked their 'Yank tank' across four spaces at the Hyperdome Shopping Centre in Logan, Brisbane, sparking outrage among locals.
• Many Australians are calling for large utes to be banned, as they believe that roads and parking infrastructure in the country are not designed for vehicles of this size.
• Commenters on social media shared various creative ways they would deal with inconsiderate parking by such large vehicle owners.
• RAM, the biggest supplier of US pickups to Australia, has sold 18,000 American utes to Aussies, which can cost up to AUD $169,990 and come with massive fuel and maintenance fees, making them a status symbol among car owners.

What are your thoughts on this divisive issue? Are you in favour of large utes, or do you feel they're more trouble than they're worth? We'd love to hear your thoughts!

Honestly, I don't care if someone wants to own a large vehicle, but they only take over one car space, if they hog more than what they are entitled to, then there will be repercussions. They can be "rewarded" in so many ways.

 

[OldmanBen]

Picture this: it's a busy weekend at your local shopping centre, and the car park is almost full. You've been driving around for what feels like ages, searching for a spot.

Then, just as you're about to give up hope, you come across not one, not two, not three, but four parking spaces...all taken up by a single Ford ute.

That's precisely what happened at the Hyperdome Shopping Centre in Logan, Brisbane, when an irate Queenslander spotted a large Ford ute, commonly known as an American-style 'Yank tank', hogging four spaces.

The frustrated shopper took a photo of the parking faux pas and shared it on the popular social media forum Reddit with the caption, ‘Why take one spot when you can take four?’

View attachment 22412

The irate motorist vented their frustrations online. Credit: Julissa Helmuth/Pexels

Many social media users agreed that this is just inconsiderate behaviour and the driver should have parked more carefully to allow other shoppers to find a spot.

Comments on the Reddit post also echoed the sentiment that this type of inconsiderate parking is 'typical' for large vehicle owners.

One person wrote, ‘The kind of owner that tells everyone he needed it for the towing capacity but rented a Bunnings trailer for a tip run’.

‘Straight out of tailgating in the fast lane to a shopping centre near you,’ one added.

‘With the high beams always on at night,’ another replied.

Others argued that there should be additional taxes and higher registration fees for large vehicles like the Ford Ute to help deter this kind of behaviour.

‘A few thousand extra and most people are going to think twice about whether they genuinely need a vehicle this size,’ a user responded to the thread.

View attachment 22413

A motorist uploaded this photo online alongside their post. Credit: Reddit

Several commenters even shared some creative (and somewhat mischievous) ways they would consider getting revenge on such inconsiderate parkers.

One person suggested, ‘It's not illegal to zip-tie some trolleys to his door handles’.

‘Always happy to see these vehicles pulled over on the long weekend by police,’ someone admitted.

Australia continues to experience an influx of larger vehicles, thanks to the largest supplier of US pickups to Australia, RAM, reportedly having sold 18,000 American utes to Aussies as of February.

However, this raises questions about the suitability of these vehicles on our roads and in our car parks.

Many Reddit users pointed out that Australian roads and parking infrastructure aren't designed to accommodate such large vehicles.

One commenter wrote, ‘Honestly, I think these types of cars should be banned or restricted. There's no legitimate need for them here.’

The huge vehicles also come with hefty price tags (up to AUD $169,990) and significant fuel and maintenance costs, making them a status symbol among some car enthusiasts.

‘The only people that have a genuine need for a truck and not one of the very capable standard size utes on the market are people who tow ridiculous loads all the time or for work (not tradies – they work with a work trailer). Reef charter fishing guides with 4-tonne boats, horse people with 4 to 5-horse gooseneck floats, etc. It’s a tiny market of actual applicable users,’ someone explained.

Remember, it's always important for all drivers — no matter the size of your vehicle— to be considerate and follow proper parking etiquette when out and about to ensure everyone can get a parking space without hassle.

Key Takeaways

• A US-style ute driver parked their 'Yank tank' across four spaces at the Hyperdome Shopping Centre in Logan, Brisbane, sparking outrage among locals.
• Many Australians are calling for large utes to be banned, as they believe that roads and parking infrastructure in the country are not designed for vehicles of this size.
• Commenters on social media shared various creative ways they would deal with inconsiderate parking by such large vehicle owners.
• RAM, the biggest supplier of US pickups to Australia, has sold 18,000 American utes to Aussies, which can cost up to AUD $169,990 and come with massive fuel and maintenance fees, making them a status symbol among car owners.

What are your thoughts on this divisive issue? Are you in favour of large utes, or do you feel they're more trouble than they're worth? We'd love to hear your thoughts!

I've read a lot of the replies to this post and all I can say is that we are lucky to be living in Australia where we have our freedoms granted to us. The house you live in is your choice and so is the car you choose to own and drive. For people to pee and moan about the what so and so owns just shows the high degree of "entitlement" people have. I'm sure they would be similarly upset if someone said they shouldn't have this or that. Each to his own. BUT, we should always exercise respect, courtesy and responsibility. PS, I drive a Nissan Patrol station wagon ... yes it's big but I always make sure I take no more parking space than is allowed me.

 

[anouch]

From photo car has been neatly parked. Even if had parked close to the awning pole it would still have encroached on the next parking space. My pet gripe on supermarket parking areas is when parking clear of everyone in a small car always seem to come back and there is a large van or SUV parked on either side of me when many other spots are car free. Appears to be deliberate!!

That is my pet hate to,,,there are areas away from the shopping centre but still on the premises and a 30 second walk from the door where larger SUV's can park,,,so many times they pull into a spot and never straighten up so no hope of getting into park,,,I think it's deliberate to,,yes I do get annoyed,,,,and 95 % of them only have the driver no matter what time of day or evening ,

 

[Bullwinkle]

So they have taken up a couple of parking spaces…get over it, stop whining, drive past and find another park.
Surely there are more important things in life to worry about than who has taken up extra parking spaces…so very trivial!!
Yes we have one of these vehicles and car parking spaces are not large enough, no I have never done this, but it has planted a seed for future reference….ha ha ha

 

[Kelpie]

Picture this: it's a busy weekend at your local shopping centre, and the car park is almost full. You've been driving around for what feels like ages, searching for a spot.

Then, just as you're about to give up hope, you come across not one, not two, not three, but four parking spaces...all taken up by a single Ford ute.

That's precisely what happened at the Hyperdome Shopping Centre in Logan, Brisbane, when an irate Queenslander spotted a large Ford ute, commonly known as an American-style 'Yank tank', hogging four spaces.

The frustrated shopper took a photo of the parking faux pas and shared it on the popular social media forum Reddit with the caption, ‘Why take one spot when you can take four?’

View attachment 22412

The irate motorist vented their frustrations online. Credit: Julissa Helmuth/Pexels

Many social media users agreed that this is just inconsiderate behaviour and the driver should have parked more carefully to allow other shoppers to find a spot.

Comments on the Reddit post also echoed the sentiment that this type of inconsiderate parking is 'typical' for large vehicle owners.

One person wrote, ‘The kind of owner that tells everyone he needed it for the towing capacity but rented a Bunnings trailer for a tip run’.

‘Straight out of tailgating in the fast lane to a shopping centre near you,’ one added.

‘With the high beams always on at night,’ another replied.

Others argued that there should be additional taxes and higher registration fees for large vehicles like the Ford Ute to help deter this kind of behaviour.

‘A few thousand extra and most people are going to think twice about whether they genuinely need a vehicle this size,’ a user responded to the thread.

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A motorist uploaded this photo online alongside their post. Credit: Reddit

Several commenters even shared some creative (and somewhat mischievous) ways they would consider getting revenge on such inconsiderate parkers.

One person suggested, ‘It's not illegal to zip-tie some trolleys to his door handles’.

‘Always happy to see these vehicles pulled over on the long weekend by police,’ someone admitted.

Australia continues to experience an influx of larger vehicles, thanks to the largest supplier of US pickups to Australia, RAM, reportedly having sold 18,000 American utes to Aussies as of February.

However, this raises questions about the suitability of these vehicles on our roads and in our car parks.

Many Reddit users pointed out that Australian roads and parking infrastructure aren't designed to accommodate such large vehicles.

One commenter wrote, ‘Honestly, I think these types of cars should be banned or restricted. There's no legitimate need for them here.’

The huge vehicles also come with hefty price tags (up to AUD $169,990) and significant fuel and maintenance costs, making them a status symbol among some car enthusiasts.

‘The only people that have a genuine need for a truck and not one of the very capable standard size utes on the market are people who tow ridiculous loads all the time or for work (not tradies – they work with a work trailer). Reef charter fishing guides with 4-tonne boats, horse people with 4 to 5-horse gooseneck floats, etc. It’s a tiny market of actual applicable users,’ someone explained.

Remember, it's always important for all drivers — no matter the size of your vehicle— to be considerate and follow proper parking etiquette when out and about to ensure everyone can get a parking space without hassle.

Key Takeaways

• A US-style ute driver parked their 'Yank tank' across four spaces at the Hyperdome Shopping Centre in Logan, Brisbane, sparking outrage among locals.
• Many Australians are calling for large utes to be banned, as they believe that roads and parking infrastructure in the country are not designed for vehicles of this size.
• Commenters on social media shared various creative ways they would deal with inconsiderate parking by such large vehicle owners.
• RAM, the biggest supplier of US pickups to Australia, has sold 18,000 American utes to Aussies, which can cost up to AUD $169,990 and come with massive fuel and maintenance fees, making them a status symbol among car owners.

What are your thoughts on this divisive issue? Are you in favour of large utes, or do you feel they're more trouble than they're worth? We'd love to hear your thoughts!

The point is that, if you are to look at the way that vehicle is parked, it could have easily fit into one single park not four.
It happen to me today that when I was in town for an appointment, I saw this lttle older lady (Not old but midfle aged) with a small car (A Corolla) parking straight over the lines and taking two park spots...NOT ONE.
As I was driving through the main street I couldn't pull up and say something but that woman was very inconsiderate