Parking at own risk in car park

I parked along the northern wall near the entrance and to my great consternation, within a sixfoot radius of my car, I picked up 14 nails and screws from among the gravel. When I drew it to the attention of the attendant, I was told they were trying to remove them. (There was no evidence of such activity at that time, though.) There is not even a sign warning motorists about this hazard, which could cause significant damage to tyres. Suffice it to say, I will not be parking there again.

I urge the owners/agents of this car park to please do the responsible thing of scouring the entire area and ridding it of these dangers to motorists who pay to park there. And I urge drivers to be especially cautious.

MARY LOCHAN via mail