You come home after a long day and park your car in the driveway. You open your garage door, squeeze your way through the clutter of bins and boxes, push aside your workshop station, and go inside your house. The next day, like clockwork, you’re wiping the pollen off of your windshield and sitting on a scalding hot leather seat. Parking outside leaves your car at risk. Garage Design Works, experts Orlando garage organization, urges you to not ignore the benefits of parking your car in the garage.

Safety and Security
Of course, it’s way safer to lock your cars and park them in the garage. Even with alarm systems, leaving your car outside gives a thief more temptation. You might be thinking the fancier cars are the targets, but guess again! The top 10 most-stolen vehicles are not high-end. The most popular cars are Toyotas and Hondas — popular for sale and popular for theft. Avoid the vandalism headache of insurance claims and police reports. Keep in mind, some insurance companies may actually take parking locations into consideration when setting premiums.

Rust and Damage
Mother nature is not very kind to our cars. Even if you wash, wax, and rust-proof them around the clock, they will eventually rust. Rain especially speeds up the rusting process. Because we live in a warmer climate, we are more vulnerable. UV exposure causes paint jobs and interior colors to fade too soon. Parking under the sun in scorching temperatures makes your extremely heated — and let’s face it, we don’t want to sit in that. Cool down by cruising your car into the garage! And let’s not forget — bird droppings, tree sap, dirt, and pollen will take a toll, too. 

Keep Your Engine LubricatedWhen you leave your car in the garage, your vehicle stays warm. Because of this, the oil and fluid remain in stable condition, which allows the engine to run better than a car that is left outside. Additionally, a warmer car leads to a faster air conditioner. Heat will warm up quicker on cold days.

Protect Vehicle Investment
A new vehicle is a big financial investment — one of the biggest! The average price of a new vehicle is $35,000. Protecting the significant investment of your car is essential, as it’ll extend the life of the vehicle and give you the maximum return.

Maximize your space with simple changes that will allow you to keep your car safe and clean in the garage. At Garage Design Works, we offer Orlando garage organization solutions for every space. Contact us today for a free in-home consultation and to learn more about what we have to offer!