# Car-Protecting Parking Pads Parking Armor Attaches to a Vehicle to Prevent Scrapes and Dings By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-06-25 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parking-armor References: [fancy](http://www.fancy.com/things/386608526144833435/Parking-Armor) & [parkingarmor](http://www.parkingarmor.com) Anyone who has ever found themselves accidentally knocking into the car behind them while parking or return to their car to find a dinted bumper will certainly appreciate Parking Armor, which looks to protect the vehicle during the delicate process. Parking Armor attaches to the [inside of a vehicles trunk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multi-hanger) and is easily stored within the trunk when not in use. Before leaving for a destination where [parking is imminent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parkyai), Parking Armor is easily flipped out and ready to go. The two inch high-density foam that's used to create Parking Armor will ensure that the bumper of the vehicle stays in perfect condition even if it's hit on numerous occasions. [Steel-enforced straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armortex-jacket) ensure that Parking Armor will stay in place while driving and to prevent theft. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vehicle Protective Accessories:** Opportunity for developing innovative accessories that protect cars from damage while parked. - **Convenient Vehicle Storage Solutions:** Opportunity to create easily storable and deployable storage solutions within vehicles for various purposes. - **Durable Vehicle Protection Materials:** Opportunity to develop high-density foam or other materials that can protect vehicles from dings and scrapes during parking. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Accessories:** Opportunity for automotive accessory manufacturers to create and market car protective accessories like Parking Armor. - **Automotive Storage Solutions:** Opportunity for companies specializing in automotive storage solutions to develop convenient and versatile products like trunk-mounted accessories. - **Automotive Material Suppliers:** Opportunity for companies that supply durable and protective materials to the automotive industry to develop and sell materials for vehicle protection like high-density foam. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Impact-Detecting Car Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmmpr-one.md) - [Vehicular Rim Protection Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protectiq-pro-by-rimiq.md) - [Car Roof Luggage Holder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-storage.md) - [Portable Safety Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armorsiren-portable-security-system.md) - [Metallic EV Tailgate Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tailgate-shield.md) - [Parking Management Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parking-management.md) - [Smart Parking Access](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park4me.md) - [Car-Attachable Shoe Storage Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoe-storage-bag.md) - [Protective Windshield Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frostguard.md)