What is the bar behind the parking space called?

[StEverett]

That bar behind the car garage parking space is called a parking space wheel stop or wheel stopper. Here is some relevant information about wheel stops: Introduction to wheel stops: Metal wheel stops are also known as wheel chocks, reversing pads, parking stops, wheel blockers, positioners, parking space wheel bars, wheel stop bases, anti-collision bars, reversing bars, or reversing poles. Metal wheel stops are used in parking lots and garages. Function of wheel stops: When parking a vehicle, the tires touch the wheel stop, allowing the vehicle to be parked accurately and neatly in the space. They effectively prevent collisions with other vehicles and reduce the risk of scratching your own car, providing better protection for your vehicle. They are easy to install, can be combined freely, and are suitable for parking lots, underground garages, etc.

[NoraAnn]

I've been driving for over a decade, and we veteran drivers usually call that bar behind the parking space a wheel stop. This little thing may look insignificant, but it serves a great purpose! Its main function is to prevent overshooting when reversing, especially for novice drivers who often misjudge distances – when your wheels touch it, that's your cue to stop. Back when we drove trucks, the wheel stops in warehouses were all made of cast iron. Nowadays, parking lots mostly use rubber ones, which also help reduce tire wear. When you hear that "clunk" sound while reversing, you'll know you're perfectly positioned.

[ZaneMarie]

As property management staff in the residential community, we have installed this device behind each parking space, which is standardly called a wheel stop. During installation, it should be placed 55-60 cm away from the parking line, with a typical height of around 10 cm. During routine inspections, our biggest concern is owners reversing too forcefully and knocking it out of alignment—just last week, we repaired three deformed wheel stops. A special reminder to everyone: extra caution is needed on rainy days, as slippery roads can easily lead to skidding and collisions. Aluminum alloy wheel stops are more durable than plastic ones.

[EllieDella]

Last time I was reversing, I didn't pay attention and the rear wheel bumped into the rubber stopper behind the parking spot with a loud thud. The instructor called it a wheel stop. Our driving school's training ground is full of these - touching them with your wheels while parallel parking means you've passed. As a beginner, I found these things super annoying, but now I can't do without them—they're more reliable than parking sensors since they never give false alarms. I always keep a touch-up pen in my car, just in case I scrape the paint against a wheel stop someday.

[OwenDella]

The car modification community calls it a curb stopper, and the principle is actually quite simple: when the tire presses against it, it generates a reaction force to prevent reversing. I particularly appreciate the versions with reflective strips, which are clearly visible when reversing at night. Last time, I installed a batch of glowing LED wheel stoppers in the club's parking lot—they look like two light bands at night, both practical and cool. I recommend choosing rubber material, as metal ones can easily scratch the rims.