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Posted: 12/18/2022 5:56:03 PM EDT

MIL has had a hard time finding her generic grey sedan in the parking lots.
I thought about one of those sports flag holders they put in the side windows, which brings it up over a foot.
most of them get shit reviews and died after a month or so if that.

just wondering if there is something else or a good recommendation for those flag holder?

Posted: 12/18/2022 5:57:17 PM EDT

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CB antenna.

Posted: 12/18/2022 5:58:54 PM EDT

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I added a bumper, topper and ladder rack. I can find it pretty easy.

Posted: 12/18/2022 5:59:02 PM EDT

[#3]

Bolt face logo!

Posted: 12/18/2022 5:59:29 PM EDT

[#4]

Get her one of these

Posted: 12/18/2022 6:00:00 PM EDT

[#5]

Truck nuts

Posted: 12/18/2022 6:00:13 PM EDT

[#6]

Drop a pin on Google maps.

Posted: 12/18/2022 6:00:40 PM EDT

[#7]

You have a key fob? Operate the door lock or the emergency button.

Posted: 12/18/2022 6:00:45 PM EDT

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The Jack in the Box guy was my favorite.

Posted: 12/18/2022 6:04:54 PM EDT

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Posted: 12/18/2022 6:05:48 PM EDT

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I'm sure ypu could find something to stick on the shark fin.

Posted: 12/18/2022 6:06:21 PM EDT

[#11]

airtag

Posted: 12/18/2022 6:07:42 PM EDT

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I use a 2m/1.25m/70cm, but it does work.

Posted: 12/18/2022 6:09:17 PM EDT

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Posted: 12/18/2022 6:11:36 PM EDT

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She can't remember where she parked after, at worst, a couple hours? I suggest Uber.

Posted: 12/18/2022 6:14:21 PM EDT

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I feel like there is an entire untapped potential market for selling things people don't need to people here.

I can't think of anything brodozer related, but think that would the gold mine to tap.

Posted: 12/18/2022 6:14:29 PM EDT

[#16]

panic button on your car alarm?

I accidentally started another person's Ford pickup in a parking lot at Six Flags...i guess they probably could have gotten into my pickup too

Posted: 12/18/2022 6:18:13 PM EDT

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CB antenna.

I use a 2m/1.25m/70cm, but it does work.

My F150 needs a halfwave 2m antenna.

I have it on good authority santa brought me another VHF radio. So soon.

Posted: 12/18/2022 6:18:27 PM EDT

[#18]

safety flag

Posted: 12/18/2022 6:19:29 PM EDT

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NAPA sells them around here.

Posted: 12/18/2022 6:19:59 PM EDT

[#20]

Last name in old English font, across the back window.

Posted: 12/18/2022 6:21:20 PM EDT

[#21]

Too old to find the car is too old to drive. Take the keys before some gets hurt.

Posted: 12/18/2022 6:22:49 PM EDT

[#22]

Put a life sized bobble head hula girl on the roof. She'll find her car with that on it

Posted: 12/18/2022 6:25:13 PM EDT

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Posted: 12/18/2022 6:29:24 PM EDT

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I rocked a Unocal 76 one on my '65 Galaxie for years.

Posted: 12/18/2022 6:39:42 PM EDT

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When did they stop putting antennas on cars?

My 2015 has one.

Posted: 12/18/2022 6:40:11 PM EDT

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Get her a van.

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Cars have antennas, most are just not mast-type. The trend started about 1970. You may be behind.

Posted: 12/18/2022 6:41:23 PM EDT

[#27]

Push the alarm button on your remote, and then head towards the sound...

Posted: 12/18/2022 6:42:20 PM EDT

[#28]

Light up whip antenna that blinks when you hit the lock fob

Posted: 12/18/2022 6:42:57 PM EDT

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I rocked an 8ball on my 1980 Toyota Celica antenna...

Posted: 12/18/2022 6:45:05 PM EDT

[#30]

Put a big road cone in the bed.

Posted: 12/18/2022 7:02:53 PM EDT

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Yep, just like Telecom guys, park, walk to the front, pull road cone off the bumper, walk to the back, repeate. Reverse process when leaving.

Posted: 12/18/2022 7:06:57 PM EDT

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Look for the 1960's Gulf oil plastic horseshoes.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/144387610145

Posted: 12/18/2022 7:07:13 PM EDT

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My wife's car has several hundred clones. Silver Grand Cherokees are everywhere it seems. I put a vanity plate on the front, and a BFL on the back glass. Easy for her to find.

My car is rare around here. If I see one, it's a different color.

Posted: 12/18/2022 7:09:35 PM EDT

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Put an AirTag in it.

Posted: 12/18/2022 7:09:36 PM EDT

[#35]

String up Clark Griswold-level Christmas lights on it.

Posted: 12/18/2022 7:11:01 PM EDT

[#36]

Maybe a giant dildo mounted to the roof?

Posted: 12/18/2022 7:22:19 PM EDT

[#37]

Lighted ATV whip with a Jolly Roger flag.

Posted: 12/18/2022 7:23:11 PM EDT

[#38]

all my vehicles have antennas.

for op: google "fake cell phone antennas" and see what you can buy. they stick on glass, and hold an antenna ball, or flag, plus, it makes it look like you are wealthy enough to afford a phone in your car!!!!

Posted: 12/18/2022 7:28:30 PM EDT

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Go down to the local wheel rental and get them to mount some sick 'dubs on it. It'll be easier for her to get in/out of AND easier to find!

Plus it'll help stimulate local economy and get some future scientist the funding they need to cure aids!

Posted: 12/18/2022 7:32:30 PM EDT

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Reindeer antlers work 11 months out of the year.

https://www.amazon.com/Reindeer-Antlers-Christmas-Decorations-Suitable/dp/B09FT4XWJF

Posted: 12/18/2022 7:34:00 PM EDT

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Posted: 12/18/2022 7:34:33 PM EDT

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Ding, Ding, Ding. Winner.

Posted: 12/18/2022 7:40:30 PM EDT

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My 2018 Sierra 1500 has an antenna.

Posted: 12/18/2022 8:18:31 PM EDT

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Get one of those really big, novelty sized dildos and super glue it to the roof. Problem solved.

Posted: 12/18/2022 8:24:40 PM EDT

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~~Ding, Ding, Ding~~. Winner.
Dong, dong, dong

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~~Ding, Ding, Ding~~. Winner.
Dong, dong, dong

Posted: 12/18/2022 9:51:40 PM EDT

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I put an international orange foam practice golf ball on my roof rack mounted dual band antenna. 9 feet in the air is visible across most parking lots. Keeps it from scraping on stuff in parking garages also.