6 reasons to park your car in a garage

The Filipino traffic and vehicular set-up is a huge tangled mess of people who are stubborn and disorganized. Not to mention the fact that streets are being used as a garage for a multitude of vehicles that are owned by a single individual. Thus, making the traffic more unbearable for motorists everywhere.

Not to mention the threats and risks of merely parking a vehicle on a street where crimes such as theft are prevalent nowadays. Aside from vehicle risks and security mishaps, are there any risks of exposing your car on the road and not parking it on a garage? In this article, Philkotse.com will discuss each elaborately. 

Are there any risks of exposing your car outside and not parking it on a garage?

1. 6 reasons to park your car in the garage 

Unknown to many, there are a lot of threats when an individual settles on parking their vehicle in an open area or on the street. Interested to know what these risks are and how it can be detrimental to your car? Read on to find out.

Safety threats

We don’t need to get access to official police reports to realize how many crimes involving vehicles are happening daily in the Philippines. We see it in the news, some witness it happening right before their eyes.

For someone who owns a luxury car, do not be surprised if you wake up only to discover that a group or somebody took an interest in your dashing ride. Then, the worse thing is, you'll find a somewhat similar car posted online as a bargain.

No one wants to have their car stolen and get injured

When you park by the street, you are not only exposing your car but you and your family as well. No one wants to have their car stolen and get injured or worse, murdered just because a group or an individual does not want to leave witnesses behind.

This might be the worst case scenario we are talking about but you’ll never know what to expect.

>>> Read more: How to prevent car theft in the Philippines?

Vandalism

Wouldn’t it be irritating if your newly-polished Sedan gets riddled with scratches and paint jobs that you specifically did not ask for? From the children playing on the streets to gang members who might set their eyes on your possession, vandalism is limitless.

Car vandalism is not only irritating but it also costs you a huge amount of money to recover the car

Weather elements such as rain and heat   

It may appear insignificant at first but in the long run, being exposed to rain, dust, debris, and heat will cause damage to the exterior aspect of your vehicle. When these elements build up, they form a residue that'll cause rust or acid formation.

These will lead to body paint cracking and peeling off. When these happen, you’ll be inclined to pay for curative measures that might cost a fortune.    

Being exposed to rain, dust, debris, and heat will cause damage to the exterior aspect of your vehicle

>>> Also check: 9 tips to take care of your car before the upcoming wet season.

Wearing off rubber parts  

Since your vehicle is exposed to the harsh combined elements of water and heat, the rubber components of your car will easily break off and wear out earlier than its intended period of usage.

When rubber parts or components that have rubber in it wear out, problems will arise through vehicle squeaking and rattling. If unchecked, this will cause significant problems in the long run.

The rubber components of your car will easily break off and wear out earlier than its intended period of usage

Exposed car wax coat

Most of the cars offered now come with an expensive Teflon layer or a wax coat.  When this protective layer is continually exposed to heat, rain and other physical elements such as dust, mud or debris, it will wear off.

Not to mention that this coating help to protect the vehicle’s original body paint. The cost of having to repaint a car would run from PHP 50,000 and up.

When the car's protective layer is continually exposed to heat, rain, dust, mud or debris, it will wear off

 Engine damage

Since the weather can be too extreme in the Philippines, exposure to heat may affect the engine performance. The fluids may lose its viscosity when temperatures fluctuate instantaneously. You’ll be exposing your car to start-up problems in the long run.

It is said that preventive measures are always worth the investment. Especially if you’re protecting a valued possession. Since vehicles are delicate and contain critical parts that are crucial into making your car drive smoothly, keeping it all in tip-top shape is essential. Therefore, having a secure place for your vehicle is a must.

Since the weather can be too extreme, the engine performance can be affected

>>> Read more: 6 things you should do when the car engine suddenly dies on the move.

More than the safety concerns, keeping your vehicle well-maintained is good for your engine as well. Repairing and replacing engine parts now can be costly. If you try to compare the cost you'll be incurring when you build a garage to the costs due to the theft and vehicle damage, a garage is a more practical choice.

Speaking of garages, have you heard about House Bill No. 5098? In the recent news, legislation pushing for a "no garage, no vehicle" policy is being pushed and is said to have its benefits especially that vehicular congestion is rampant. In light of this matter, let’s discuss the gist of this policy.

2. House Bill 5098

To minimize double parking and limit the obstructions on roads caused by individuals who don't have allotted space for their vehicles, the need for legislation to restrict such measures is needed. Thus, the “Proof of Parking Space Act” is formulated.

In this policy, every motorists or vehicle owners would have to submit a proof of a parking space or garage, for example, before a vehicle is registered by the Land Transportation Office (LTO).

The parking space or the garage should be enough to cater all of the cars that will be registered to an individual. It should not be the sidewalk or a street that is usually driven pass by, or space where it can block or cause intrusions to other motorists as well.

The “Proof of Parking Space Act” is formulated to minimize double parking and limit the obstructions on roads

How does this connect with the risks mentioned above? Simple, with this legislation, owners and motorists will be required to have a garage for their vehicles. As mentioned above, your car will be safe from elements and theft, that’ll bring damage to your vehicle.

Unless you want your car to be exposed to such risks and threats, you can settle for a street parking and cause obstructions later on. If this is not the case, you’ll suffer from vehicle damages that you can just prevent by parking your car into a garage.

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