Sir – I view Mr Reynolds’s comments that “Parking spaces have survived the test of time” (Report, November 17) with some disbelief. Whilst they may have up to the last few years, it is very noticeable that many vehicles, buses, lorries, white vans as well as some ordinary, never mind these 4x4s, are wider and longer even by a few inches or so, in the last few years.

I do not own a 4x4, much as I would like to, but all the same have had problems on occasions getting into my car, when one has come and parked adjacent to me. Sorry if Mr Reynolds, has not noticed this development, or perhaps may I suggest a visit to Specsavers!

M F Fawcett, Kidlington