What to Do When You Can't Find the Owner's Phone Number to Move a Car?
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If you can't find the owner for a one-click car move, you can call 114 and use the manual service function to locate the owner. Here is relevant information: 1. Ask security guards or parking lot attendants: Generally, parking areas have security guards or parking attendants whom you can approach for help. If the car is parked in a residential area, don’t forget to ask the property owners, who are more familiar with incoming and outgoing vehicles. If it’s parked near a shopping mall, you can use the public announcement system to locate the owner. 2. Call 122 or 110: The simplest way to handle a situation where you can’t find the owner to move the car is to seek official assistance. Both 122 and 110 can help obtain or look up the owner’s contact information. In such cases, they can also notify the owner to cooperate, making it easier to move the car.
I've been driving long distances for decades and often encounter situations where I can't find the owner's contact number after being blocked in. My advice is not to rush to move the car. First, carefully check the windshield and windows for any parking cards—sometimes the text is small and easily overlooked. If nothing is found, quickly ask security or property management, as they might have owner registration records. If all else fails, use a mobile app like Gaode Map's parking service: take a photo, upload the location, and the owner will be automatically notified. Last time I was blocked in my neighborhood, the app resolved it in minutes, avoiding major trouble. Safety first—never force-move a car, or you might have to pay for scratches. Calling the traffic police (122) is also a good option, as they have the authority to check owner information. I suggest all car owners develop the habit of leaving their phone numbers—it helps community harmony. Also, avoid blocking intersections when parking. With patience, a solution can always be found.
I tend to be overly cautious and worry about disputes when needing to move a parked car. First, never move the vehicle without permission, as damaging someone else's property carries legal consequences. If no contact info is found after checking around the car, immediately seek help from on-site security or property management—they have records to reach the owner. In unmonitored areas, call traffic police at 122, report the location, and let authorities handle it. A colleague once had a parking conflict resolved quickly after calling police. In private residential areas, ask neighbors or community groups for assistance to avoid confrontations. Remember to stay calm and avoid rash actions that could escalate situations. For daily parking, choose appropriate spots that don't block others and make it a habit to leave a contact card. A long-term solution would be promoting community parking management apps.
