I totally get the frustration. I had my old Camaro tucked under a cover for a couple months while I was waiting on parts, and I kept worrying someone would complain. It’s wild how a few neglected cars can make it tough for the rest of us who actually care. Still, I guess I’d rather deal with a few extra rules than have the neighborhood look like a junkyard. Just wish there was a way to tell the difference between a project and an eyesore, you know?
Yeah, I hear you. I’ve had my S-Class parked for a while during restoration, and I kept wondering if the neighbors thought it was abandoned. The tricky part is, who decides what’s “neglected” versus “in progress”? Some folks just see a tarp and assume the worst. Maybe there should be some kind of permit or visible tag for active projects, but then again, that could get bureaucratic fast...
I get where you’re coming from, but I’m not sure a permit or tag system would really solve the issue. It might just add another layer of hassle for people who are already trying to do things by the book. Plus, what happens if someone’s project takes longer than expected? Life gets in the way, and suddenly you’re out of compliance. Maybe clearer guidelines about what counts as “abandoned” would be more helpful than extra paperwork.
Maybe clearer guidelines about what counts as “abandoned” would be more helpful than extra paperwork.
- Totally agree on the paperwork thing. Feels like every time I try to do something legit, there’s a new form or fee.
- If they just spelled out what “abandoned” actually means, it’d save a lot of confusion.
- Not everyone’s project car is a quick fix. Sometimes you’re waiting on parts or just don’t have the cash right away.
- I get wanting to keep neighborhoods tidy, but a permit system seems like overkill for most folks just trying to restore something cool.
If they just spelled out what “abandoned” actually means, it’d save a lot of confusion.
Back when I was rebuilding my old Datsun, it sat on jack stands for months while I hunted down parts. Technically, it wasn’t drivable, but I was working on it every weekend. If someone had called that “abandoned,” I’d have lost my mind. The city needs to recognize there’s a difference between a neglected junker and a genuine project. Blanket rules just don’t fit reality. I get wanting things tidy, but sometimes it feels like they’re missing the point.
