The invention provides a vehicle control device. Control devices (6, 10) include an end process element and a support process element. The end process element performs a normal end process which stopsa vehicle drive source (1) and switches it to an ignition off position if lock is established within a reference time after operation of a parking mechanism (5). On the other hand, if the lock is notestablished, the end process element performs an abnormal end process which stops the vehicle drive source (1) and switches it to an accessory position. When vehicle speed increase is detected upon operation of the parking mechanism (5), the support process element inhibits operation of the parking mechanism (5) and extends the reference time.