Tips to help you park in the garage safely

Garages can be dangerous places, especially if you use them for storage. What’s more, parking in a garage isn’t always straight forward, in fact, there are quite a lot of obstacles to avoid! These tips should help!

Help from household objects

Hang a tennis ball from a string on your garage door to help guide your car to the perfect parking spot in the garage.

Attach pool noodles to the garage walls to protect your car doors when opening them.

Other low‑tech tips

Buy PVC parking mats with two raised edges to help guide your car into the ideal position, you’ll know you’re in the right spot when you drive over the first bump!

Put mothballs in your garage to prevent rodents from setting up shop during the winter months. Besides finding their way into the warm of your garage, they also like to climb into your car and snuggle up close to the engine where it’s warm… Just imagine the havoc they can cause with wiring! You should also check the weather‑stripping around your garage door to make sure they don’t have an easy way in!

If you’re looking for something more high‑tech…

Try a laser pointer. It works in a similar way to the tennis ball, but rather than a tennis ball touching your windscreen, a laser beam will shine on your dash.

Some final words

Keep your garage clutter‑free by having a big clean out twice a year! That way, your garage will be safer to park in and there will be less chances of items falling onto your car and causing damage.

If you think your garage door is in need of a tune‑up, or if you’re concerned that it might need replacing, get in touch with us today at:

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As garage door experts, we’re the best people to advise you and help you to make an informed choice. We can even come out to your home to visit you in person. If you prefer, we can send you a customized quotation via email.

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