Haha, good luck with your flashlight adventure... been there myself. Rust is sneaky stuff—especially in spots you'd never think to check. Honestly, regular inspections save a lot of headaches (and claims paperwork) down the road. Better safe than sorry, right?
Yeah, rust is definitely sneaky... learned that the hard way when I found a nasty patch hiding behind the rear bumper of my '68 Mustang. Thought I'd been thorough, but nope—missed it completely. Now I make it a habit to check those hidden spots every few months. A quick peek under carpets and behind trim panels can save you from some serious headaches later on.
Rust behind bumpers is a classic headache—been there myself with my old Triumph TR6. Speaking of hidden issues, has anyone noticed if these new city storage rules affect how often you're able to inspect your car thoroughly? Seems like they might limit regular maintenance checks...
I've been wondering about that myself—do these new rules actually limit your access, or is it more about how long you can keep the car parked in one spot? From what I've seen, most cities are targeting long-term street storage rather than quick checks or maintenance. But if they're restricting garage or driveway use too, that could definitely complicate regular inspections. Has anyone actually run into enforcement issues yet, or is this mostly theoretical at this point...?
I haven't personally run into enforcement yet, but a client of mine recently had a bit of a headache dealing with this. He keeps his '69 Mustang parked in his driveway, covered and well-maintained, but got a notice from the city about "extended storage." Turns out, someone reported it as abandoned because it hadn't visibly moved in weeks. He had to prove it was operational and insured to avoid fines. Seems like they're mainly targeting street parking, but driveway enforcement isn't totally off the table either. I'd say it's not just theoretical anymore—depends heavily on your neighborhood and how strict local enforcement is feeling that week...
