Recently, a "selfish" Bunnings shopper was called out by users on a Facebook group after taking up a parking space allocated for trades and trailers at a local Bunnings store in Balgowlah.

The driver left their Mazda CX5 hatchback in the oversized bay, which prompted one fellow shopper to take several snaps of the vehicle and post them online.

However, there was one particular detail that caught the shopper's attention – a handwritten note left by an anonymous person was left on the car's windscreen.

On Tuesday, the concerned shopper shared the photos of the incorrectly parked vehicle, as well as a photo of the handwritten note, on the Manly Living Facebook group.

He wrote in the caption: "Vibing on this polite note left on a car that selfishly has parked in the Trades and Trailer bay allocated in the Bunnings car park," he wrote in the caption.

"Doubt it would change the person's behaviour but you never know."

The concerned shopper doubted whether the driver would change his or her behaviour. Credit: Facebook.
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Several people called the driver "lazy" for taking up the specialised parking space when there were lots of other available spaces around.

However, one person who saw the same vehicle said the carpark was probably full when the vehicle parked, but often there were plenty of spaces on the basement level. "Seems like the car must have been there for quite a while, judging by the now-empty bays all around it," they added.

Users praised the polite note left by the "tradie". Credit: Facebook.​

But most of the users' attention was grabbed by the "polite" note left by the anonymous person, which they assumed to be a "tradie" inconvenienced by the driver.

The writing on the note reads: "Please don’t park here! You make it difficult for hardworking tradies! Please be communal," followed by a "thanks" and a smiley face.

One user defended the "tradie" by saying: "So many people park in those spots when all you have to do is drive down one more level and it’s usually half empty. Makes it very difficult for people with trailers to park."

Another agreed and added: "Cars with a trailer attached don’t fit in a regular parking space. They need these double ones that are designated for cars with trailers."

Meanwhile, some also pointed out that the "tradie" has lovely penmanship.

Most Bunnings stores have Trade and Trailer parking spots for customers to easily and safely secure their loads, which also goes for tradies and retail customers with trailers.

However, it is understood that there are currently no strict rules about how customers can use these spots, and shoppers generally leave them for those who need them.

 

[Tamaya]

It seems to be quite a common occurrence. I shop at Coles and there is more than ample car parking spaces outside and underground. However a number of ignoramas still park on the taxi rank, disabbled spaces, and areas for tradies - just because. I am using taxis at the moment and have to be on my toes to be able to be seen by the taxi drivers when they arrive. Very annoying and I complained to the company who manages the shopping centre building. I doubt anything will be done. It will be another zzZZzZZZ

 

[riskydave]

Polite note calling out "selfish" Bunnings shopper praised online​

Recently, a "selfish" Bunnings shopper was called out by users on a Facebook group after taking up a parking space allocated for trades and trailers at a local Bunnings store in Balgowlah.

​

The driver left their Mazda CX5 hatchback in the oversized bay, which prompted one fellow shopper to take several snaps of the vehicle and post them online.

However, there was one particular detail that caught the shopper's attention – a handwritten note left by an anonymous person was left on the car's windscreen.

​

On Tuesday, the concerned shopper shared the photos of the incorrectly parked vehicle, as well as a photo of the handwritten note, on the Manly Living Facebook group.

He wrote in the caption: "Vibing on this polite note left on a car that selfishly has parked in the Trades and Trailer bay allocated in the Bunnings car park," he wrote in the caption.

"Doubt it would change the person's behaviour but you never know."

The concerned shopper doubted whether the driver would change his or her behaviour. Credit: Facebook.
​

Several people called the driver "lazy" for taking up the specialised parking space when there were lots of other available spaces around.

However, one person who saw the same vehicle said the carpark was probably full when the vehicle parked, but often there were plenty of spaces on the basement level. "Seems like the car must have been there for quite a while, judging by the now-empty bays all around it," they added.

Users praised the polite note left by the "tradie". Credit: Facebook.​

But most of the users' attention was grabbed by the "polite" note left by the anonymous person, which they assumed to be a "tradie" inconvenienced by the driver.

The writing on the note reads: "Please don’t park here! You make it difficult for hardworking tradies! Please be communal," followed by a "thanks" and a smiley face.

One user defended the "tradie" by saying: "So many people park in those spots when all you have to do is drive down one more level and it’s usually half empty. Makes it very difficult for people with trailers to park."

Another agreed and added: "Cars with a trailer attached don’t fit in a regular parking space. They need these double ones that are designated for cars with trailers."

Meanwhile, some also pointed out that the "tradie" has lovely penmanship.

​

Most Bunnings stores have Trade and Trailer parking spots for customers to easily and safely secure their loads, which also goes for tradies and retail customers with trailers.

However, it is understood that there are currently no strict rules about how customers can use these spots, and shoppers generally leave them for those who need them.

Same thing happens with "Disabled" parks, I see it all the time, I am a person that uses them regularly, they are there so we don't have to walk long distances with groceries etc. I questioned someone one day and asked them why they had parked there, they had no permit and did not seem like there was too much wrong with them, there response..."I will only be a minute just going in to get a couple of things, I won't be long"...this is the mentality of people, 'won't be long', it's too late when the person in the wheel chair drives by and can't park close, what about the Grandmother now that has to park way over the back, or the person in the wheel chair as well because you are "Just going to be a minute".
It is not hard to be a bit considerate and use your brain.
David

 

[Jhbeal]

Polite note calling out "selfish" Bunnings shopper praised online​

Recently, a "selfish" Bunnings shopper was called out by users on a Facebook group after taking up a parking space allocated for trades and trailers at a local Bunnings store in Balgowlah.

​

The driver left their Mazda CX5 hatchback in the oversized bay, which prompted one fellow shopper to take several snaps of the vehicle and post them online.

However, there was one particular detail that caught the shopper's attention – a handwritten note left by an anonymous person was left on the car's windscreen.

​

On Tuesday, the concerned shopper shared the photos of the incorrectly parked vehicle, as well as a photo of the handwritten note, on the Manly Living Facebook group.

He wrote in the caption: "Vibing on this polite note left on a car that selfishly has parked in the Trades and Trailer bay allocated in the Bunnings car park," he wrote in the caption.

"Doubt it would change the person's behaviour but you never know."

The concerned shopper doubted whether the driver would change his or her behaviour. Credit: Facebook.
​

Several people called the driver "lazy" for taking up the specialised parking space when there were lots of other available spaces around.

However, one person who saw the same vehicle said the carpark was probably full when the vehicle parked, but often there were plenty of spaces on the basement level. "Seems like the car must have been there for quite a while, judging by the now-empty bays all around it," they added.

Users praised the polite note left by the "tradie". Credit: Facebook.​

But most of the users' attention was grabbed by the "polite" note left by the anonymous person, which they assumed to be a "tradie" inconvenienced by the driver.

The writing on the note reads: "Please don’t park here! You make it difficult for hardworking tradies! Please be communal," followed by a "thanks" and a smiley face.

One user defended the "tradie" by saying: "So many people park in those spots when all you have to do is drive down one more level and it’s usually half empty. Makes it very difficult for people with trailers to park."

Another agreed and added: "Cars with a trailer attached don’t fit in a regular parking space. They need these double ones that are designated for cars with trailers."

Meanwhile, some also pointed out that the "tradie" has lovely penmanship.

​

Most Bunnings stores have Trade and Trailer parking spots for customers to easily and safely secure their loads, which also goes for tradies and retail customers with trailers.

However, it is understood that there are currently no strict rules about how customers can use these spots, and shoppers generally leave them for those who need them.

My husband who works on trade entry/exit at bunnings gets abused by shoppers when asked to not park in trade park spaces all the time.

 

[Pat T]

It seems to be quite a common occurrence. I shop at Coles and there is more than ample car parking spaces outside and underground. However a number of ignoramas still park on the taxi rank, disabbled spaces, and areas for tradies - just because. I am using taxis at the moment and have to be on my toes to be able to be seen by the taxi drivers when they arrive. Very annoying and I complained to the company who manages the shopping centre building. I doubt anything will be done. It will be another zzZZzZZZ

Consideration of others hurts no one and costs nothing. At 74 I would be entitled to park in a Seniors bay, but because I am capable I prefer to leave them for those who may need them.

 

[Breni]

Consideration of others hurts no one and costs nothing. At 74 I would be entitled to park in a Seniors bay, but because I am capable I prefer to leave them for those who may need them.

Didn't know there was such a thing as a Seniors Bay.

 

[lozat54]

Polite note calling out "selfish" Bunnings shopper praised online​

Recently, a "selfish" Bunnings shopper was called out by users on a Facebook group after taking up a parking space allocated for trades and trailers at a local Bunnings store in Balgowlah.

​

The driver left their Mazda CX5 hatchback in the oversized bay, which prompted one fellow shopper to take several snaps of the vehicle and post them online.

However, there was one particular detail that caught the shopper's attention – a handwritten note left by an anonymous person was left on the car's windscreen.

​

On Tuesday, the concerned shopper shared the photos of the incorrectly parked vehicle, as well as a photo of the handwritten note, on the Manly Living Facebook group.

He wrote in the caption: "Vibing on this polite note left on a car that selfishly has parked in the Trades and Trailer bay allocated in the Bunnings car park," he wrote in the caption.

"Doubt it would change the person's behaviour but you never know."

The concerned shopper doubted whether the driver would change his or her behaviour. Credit: Facebook.
​

Several people called the driver "lazy" for taking up the specialised parking space when there were lots of other available spaces around.

However, one person who saw the same vehicle said the carpark was probably full when the vehicle parked, but often there were plenty of spaces on the basement level. "Seems like the car must have been there for quite a while, judging by the now-empty bays all around it," they added.

Users praised the polite note left by the "tradie". Credit: Facebook.​

But most of the users' attention was grabbed by the "polite" note left by the anonymous person, which they assumed to be a "tradie" inconvenienced by the driver.

The writing on the note reads: "Please don’t park here! You make it difficult for hardworking tradies! Please be communal," followed by a "thanks" and a smiley face.

One user defended the "tradie" by saying: "So many people park in those spots when all you have to do is drive down one more level and it’s usually half empty. Makes it very difficult for people with trailers to park."

Another agreed and added: "Cars with a trailer attached don’t fit in a regular parking space. They need these double ones that are designated for cars with trailers."

Meanwhile, some also pointed out that the "tradie" has lovely penmanship.

​

Most Bunnings stores have Trade and Trailer parking spots for customers to easily and safely secure their loads, which also goes for tradies and retail customers with trailers.

However, it is understood that there are currently no strict rules about how customers can use these spots, and shoppers generally leave them for those who need them.

Totally agree with the writer of the note, unfortunately it probably won’t change the owner of the vehicle’s behaviour, selfish people like that don’t give a damn about others. Just this morning I had a similar personal experience of this type of thoughtlessness. I live in a unit & my new neighbour is moving in. She has hired a truck to bring her things in having 2 males helping her (not sure if either of these are with her, hope not!!). They parked the truck out front of her unit, fine, however half the truck was parked across my driveway so too bad if I wanted to get my car out!!! I would have had no issue with it if they’d had the decency to knock on my door & just be respectful enough to ask if it was ok, but no…arrogance personified, I can’t stand people like that… they do what they want & everyone else be damned!! Well it’s put a cloud over the new neighbour from the start!! Ste should have enquired with me if I was not inconvenienced by the situation!!

 

[Ricci]

My local shopping centre has 4 disabled bays and a dozen parents with prams bays. There are four retirement villages in the area with a lot of people with disabled stickers on their car, me being one of them. The frustration I feel when the disabled bays are filled with cars with no stickers, it's maddening. I then have to park in the parents with prams bays as they are the only other bays with enough room for me to be able to maneuver in. I then get all the dirty looks and comments but it's not my fault. I can certainly commiserate with the tradies when thoughtless idiots take their spaces.

 

[MotherGoose]

Same thing happens with "Disabled" parks, I see it all the time, I am a person that uses them regularly, they are there so we don't have to walk long distances with groceries etc. I questioned someone one day and asked them why they had parked there, they had no permit and did not seem like there was too much wrong with them, there response..."I will only be a minute just going in to get a couple of things, I won't be long"...this is the mentality of people, 'won't be long', it's too late when the person in the wheel chair drives by and can't park close, what about the Grandmother now that has to park way over the back, or the person in the wheel chair as well because you are "Just going to be a minute".
It is not hard to be a bit considerate and use your brain.
David

I honestly think it's more a case of "bu**er you Jack, as long as I'm all right" rather than "won't be a minute". My husband is a parking infringement officer and he tells me it is absolutely incredible the number of people who park illegally (on footpaths, in disability bays, in taxi bays etc) when there are legitimate empty parking bays a stone's throw away. Then they inevitably lie about the reason for doing this, not knowing that the city is full of CCTV cameras which usually disprove their story. For example, "I had to pull over and park in the disability bay because my baby was having a fit in the back seat and I had to get out to check on him" and the CCTV reveals that the driver popped into a cafe and came out with a coffee and never went near the back seat! I wish I could say that was an isolated case but unfortunately it isn't.

 

[JustPat]

Seems like PARENTS WITH PRAMS SPOTS no legislation but anyone can use them therefore it is a moral obligations which says something for those that park there but shouldn't unlike ACROD parking for the disabled which is legislated but people including trade vehicles will use and yes I have seen it while they do their delivery and as I told one driver IT IS A DISABLED BAY NOT A DELIVERY BAY.

 

[Pat T]

Didn't know there was such a thing as a Seniors Bay.

Yes. They’re usually red with a female with a walking stick.