Currently, almost every family has its own car, and more often - more than one, so the issue of parking and car storage is acute. What qualities should an ideal parking place have? Obviously, it should be comfortable, safe, and also shelter the car from the weather. So what to choose: a garage or an open area near the house?
The simplest is a parking area next to the entrance. But keeping the car outdoors is not the best option, because here it is subject to the influence of weather conditions (sun, rain, snow, hail, etc.). In addition, due to the many densely parked cars in the yards, there was often a.! minor body damage. Finally, your four-wheeled assistant can become the object of attention of vandals, hooligans and car thieves.
But in any case, it's better than leaving the car on the side of the road. In addition to the dangers already listed, a car parked on the side of the road is at risk of serious damage as a result of a traffic accident, the car can be towed if it interferes with public services, which may damage the paintwork of the car body when cleaning the street, especially in winter period.
In this situation, paid open parking can help, where the car is constantly under supervision. To protect against precipitation, you can use a breathable cover here or install an awning, which cannot be afforded in the yard. The main thing is that there is space for ventilation between the body and the cover.
The next most affordable option is a metal or concrete box. It's good if the floor is covered (crushed stone, wood flooring or concrete pouring). Perhaps this is the best solution for short parking (e.g. at night). However, if you need to leave the car for a long time (more than a month), it must be taken into account that temperature changes and humidity from the ground (under condition of insufficient ventilation) will gradually lead to condensation and rapid aging of the vehicle. However, provided that good ventilation is organized without precipitation from the street getting inside, such a shelter is quite suitable for long-term storage.
The most expensive option is a dry, heated, and well-ventilated garage. It is well suited for long-term storage and short-term parking in the summer. However, in winter, a constant temperature drop (at the entrance and exit from a warm garage to a cold street and back) leads to the formation of condensate and the accumulation of moisture in the opened cavities of the car, and this, in turn, creates conditions for the formation of corrosion.
After driving on city streets sprinkled with chemicals, be sure to wash the car before putting it in the garage for a long time (more than a week) time. This will keep it in good condition and extend the life of the bodywork and paintwork.