How to ask a neighbour to move their car in English

1. You need to drive to work, but your neighbour's car is parked across the end of your driveway.
2. This is the third time it's happened this month.
3. Your shift starts at 8:30, the drive takes 25 minutes, and you've never really spoken to her before.

Say each line out loud from its hint, then tap to check.

1. 1 · Open

   A polite start before raising the problem

   “Morning — sorry to bother you so early.”

2. 2 · Explain

   Clear and factual without sounding aggressive

   “Your car's parked across the end of my driveway, so I can't get out.”

   Explains why it's urgent

   “I've got work at half eight, and the drive takes about twenty-five minutes.”

3. 3 · Ask

   Direct but still polite

   “Could you move it now, please? I've got to leave straight away.”

   A clear request about the future

   “Could you make sure you leave the driveway clear from now on?”

4. 4 · Push back

   Firm language for a repeated problem

   “I understand, but it's the third time this month and I can't keep getting blocked in.”

5. 5 · Meet halfway

   Keeps the conversation neighbourly

   “If you're ever stuck for space, just knock and we'll work something out.”

6. 6 · Wrap up

   Ends firmly but warmly

   “Thanks for sorting it — I appreciate it.”

The natural version is clear and urgent without sounding like an order.