Parking on the streets outside homes is fairly common in Pakistan. But having an indoor garage offers additional protection for your vehicle, which most car owners cannot overlook. Here are some of the top benefits of an indoor garage and why you should have one built into your property if you’re constructing your dream home.
Benefits of an Indoor Garage
Need additional protection for your brand-new car? Here’s what’s on offer when you opt for an indoor garage:
- Protection from the elements
- UV protection
- Fewer chances of vandalism
- Safe from theft
- Better fuel efficiency
- Longer engine life
- Extra storage space
Let’s now discuss the pros of having an indoor parking area in detail below.
Protection from the Elements
If you live in a part of Pakistan where you get to see plenty of rain, hail, and snowfall, this one is for you. Harsh weather can damage the exterior paint job of the car, leaving water stains, dents, and rust behind. If you truly want to safeguard your vehicle, consider an indoor parking space.
UV Protection
The harmful UV rays of the sun can cause your car’s exterior paint to fade away, while also melting rubber elements and heating up the interior during the peak summer season. Since Pakistan faces fairly hot temperatures for the better part of the year, UV protection becomes essential, especially if you want to keep your car looking like new. Prevent faded, chipped, or peeled paint by choosing an indoor parking space for your vehicle.
Fewer Chances of Vandalism
Seeing a dent or a scratch on a new car while it is parked outside your home can be unbearable for many car owners who pride themselves on the way they maintain their ride. Vandals roaming around the street, however, might scratch the car for fun during the night. While these occurrences are few and far apart, especially if you live in a gated community with 24/7 surveillance, it is always best to err on the side of caution and opt for an indoor garage rather than taking a risk of the safety of your car outdoors.
Safe from Theft
One of the biggest benefits of an indoor garage is that it protects your car from theft. Even if you live in a relatively safe neighbourhood, the danger of losing your vehicle is ever-present if you’re parking it on the road. In comparison, you can drive it into a closed and completely secure garage which you can lock and restrict entry to; so that no accidental damage occurs to the car.
Better Fuel Efficiency
If you’ve taken a seat in a car that’s been baking under the sun for a few hours, you’ll probably relate to this one. It is in times like these that we doubt that our car’s AC is just not working because it’s not cooling down the interior fast enough. However, what actually happens is that the car becomes so hot that the AC takes a long while to cool down the car’s temperature. This uses extensive consumption of fuel and energy, both of which can be saved by parking the car in a shady spot, preferably within an indoor garage.
Longer Engine Life
With less exposure to the elements, the car’s engine automatically sees a boost in performance and its lifespan increases by a large margin. The lack of temperature fluctuations is partly responsible for this extension in the life of the engine, as all the fluids and oils maintain their forms and traits in a better manner and can offer improved engine efficiency due to the right amount of lubricants present inside the engine.
Extra Storage Space
Got a lot of clutter but no space to keep it? Have you considered building or using an indoor garage as a storage space? While most pre-built homes have a parking space available, if you’re building your own home from the ground up, you should consider adding an indoor parking area into your plans. Even if you decide to park the car on the street, the additional space can be fitted with racks, shelves, and cupboards that will allow you to store your extra belongings with ease.
These are just some of the most prominent benefits of an indoor garage that you can avail. You also maintain your car’s performance better if you park it indoors, away from the harmful effects of the elements. Societies like Bahria Town, Karachi, and Capital Smart City, Islamabad, offer ready-to-move-in villas with covered parking spaces if you truly want to avail these benefits within your new investment.
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