If your garage is too crowded to accommodate your cars, you’re not alone. A survey found that 36% of Americans can’t fit their vehicles in their garage.
For those with cluttered garages, garages that have been converted to rec rooms, or no garages at all, a portable garage will protect your vehicle and provide welcome convenience. Here are five benefits to adding a portable garage to your outdoor space.
Limited exposure to inclement weather
Excessive rain and snow can rust a vehicle; snow and hail can crack the windshield and dent the roof; strong winds can blow tree limbs and other debris onto the vehicle, sometimes causing serious damage. A portable garage helps safeguard your car, SUV, or truck from the elements, as well as from tree sap and bugs, which can damage its paint job.
Protection from sun and heat
Even in milder climates, continual sun exposure can break down a vehicle’s paint job and upholstery. What’s more, car interiors exposed to direct sunlight can hit temperatures of more than 195 degrees Fahrenheit. This sort of heat affects the car’s performance too, potentially damaging electrical components and creating cracks in tubes, hoses, and belts that can result in fluid leaks, among other issues. The shade provided by a portable garage helps shield your vehicle from heat and UV rays.
Theft and vandalism deterrence
More than 1 million vehicles were stolen in the US in 2023. Placing your car in a lockable metal garage offers theft and vandalism protection comparable to that of an attached garage.
Better insurance rates
When calculating your premiums, auto insurers take into consideration your driving history and vehicle type, of course. But they also factor in where you store your car or truck. By protecting your vehicle from storms, theft, vandalism, and freak collisions from other vehicles on the road, a portable garage can save you up to 5% on your insurance rates.
Saved time
How much time do you waste scraping ice and snow off your car in winter and fallen leaves in autumn? How long does it take for your car to cool down enough in the summer until you can touch the steering wheel and other elements? Parking in a portable garage, rather than unprotected outdoors, allows you to hop right into your vehicle, start it, and go.
Portable garages come in numerous sizes, shapes, colors, and materials. Some can withstand winds of up to 80 miles per hour and snow loads of more than 40 pounds per square foot. What’s more, the fabrics used in our portable garages are not only waterproof but also made with antifungal agents and UV treatments for optimal protection. And perhaps best of all, most of our portable garages are so easy to assemble, doing so takes less time than clearing out your jam-packed garage!