Abandoned Car at Airport for a Year Accumulates R$ 1.15 Million in Parking Fees

Written by Fabio Lucas Carvalho

Published on 28/02/2025 at 11:26

Updated on 28/02/2025 at 11:44

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Abandoned Vehicle at Airport Accumulates US$ 1.15 Million in Fees After a Year Parked, Generating Curiosity and Debates About Long-Term Parking Charges

A Volkswagen Golf abandoned for a year in the short-term parking lot of Brandenburg Airport in Berlin has amassed an impressive debt of 200,000 euros (about US$ 1.15 million) in parking fees.

The airport’s short-term parking is known for its high rates. The first ten minutes are free, but then the fee rises quickly: US$ 11 for 30 minutes, US$ 23 per hour, and US$ 552 per day.

With these rates, parking a car for an entire year can result in a million-dollar debt, as happened with the gray VW Golf. Many travelers avoid this area precisely because of the high cost, opting for long-term spaces where prices are more affordable.

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It is unclear exactly when authorities noticed the vehicle parked there. However, no action was taken until January of this year.

The Impressive Amount After a Year

The airport administration, the parking company APCOA Deutschland GmbH, local police, and the district office all denied responsibility for the case.

This lack of action has sparked debates about the enforcement and application of rules for long-term parking. Experts criticize the absence of a more efficient monitoring system, which could have detected the prolonged stay of the car and prevented the accumulation of debt.

The car was finally towed on January 28, but the accumulated debt is unlikely to be paid. Police have not yet identified the owner, and there is evidence that the vehicle may have been stolen and abandoned at the airport.

The Hannover plates do not match the car, which reinforces this suspicion. There is still no information on possible ongoing investigations to trace the origin of the vehicle and its owner.

“If the parking fees owed in this context can be charged depends on whether the debtor can be identified and has the necessary financial means,” said a spokesperson for APCOA to The Munich Eye newspaper. However, charging this amount is unlikely, as the ownership of the vehicle remains undetermined.

Cases of abandoned cars at airports are not uncommon, but they usually occur in long-term parking areas where fees are lower.

The fact that this Volkswagen remained for so long in the short-term area, accumulating an exorbitant debt, has made the case stand out and generated significant repercussions.

Experts suggest that airports implement new control systems to prevent similar situations in the future, such as automated alerts for vehicles that exceed a certain parked duration without movement.

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Abandoned Car at Airport for a Year Accumulates R$ 1.15 Million in Parking Fees

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Abandoned Car at Airport for a Year Accumulates R$ 1.15 Million in Parking Fees

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