Utilising a garage
Discussion
Good afternoon all,
I was hoping to once again to obtain any useful information from the PH collective with regards to the above.
Background: I have recently moved jobs and the new position comes with a vehicle to be used for commuting and day to day work duties. This means by beloved XF [NA 5.0 for reference] will be used solely for weekend/evening enjoyment.
The downside is that it currently sits unprotected on a semi rural road outside my property with lots of passing traffic particularly during commuting hours.
Fortunately, I have learnt that the use of a secured garage close by is available. Subject to the car actually fitting, I wondered if anyone could offer any pointers with regard to keeping it in said garage?
Car will be used weekly.
As always, thanks in advance.
Regards
Ben
I was hoping to once again to obtain any useful information from the PH collective with regards to the above.
Background: I have recently moved jobs and the new position comes with a vehicle to be used for commuting and day to day work duties. This means by beloved XF [NA 5.0 for reference] will be used solely for weekend/evening enjoyment.
The downside is that it currently sits unprotected on a semi rural road outside my property with lots of passing traffic particularly during commuting hours.
Fortunately, I have learnt that the use of a secured garage close by is available. Subject to the car actually fitting, I wondered if anyone could offer any pointers with regard to keeping it in said garage?
Car will be used weekly.
As always, thanks in advance.
Regards
Ben
Avoid putting the car away whilst wet i.e. car goes in garage wet on Sunday evening, it'll still be wet on Friday evening when you next go to use it, particularly over a salty winter this won't do it any good. This can be easier said than done when you don't have the convenience of a garage and driveway as part of your house.
Thanks all,
Fantastic advise thus far!
I guess I should perhaps of quantified my request more specifically regarding mechanical advice [although I appreciate the not putting it away wet note!]
Having never not used a car as a daily before, it was more aimed in this direction :-)
I assume modern cars [2011 so modern to me] are well equipped to stand still a week or so at a time with no adverse affect?
Fantastic advise thus far!
I guess I should perhaps of quantified my request more specifically regarding mechanical advice [although I appreciate the not putting it away wet note!]
Having never not used a car as a daily before, it was more aimed in this direction :-)
I assume modern cars [2011 so modern to me] are well equipped to stand still a week or so at a time with no adverse affect?
Mr Ben said:
Thanks all,
Fantastic advise thus far!
I guess I should perhaps of quantified my request more specifically regarding mechanical advice [although I appreciate the not putting it away wet note!]
Having never not used a car as a daily before, it was more aimed in this direction :-)
I assume modern cars [2011 so modern to me] are well equipped to stand still a week or so at a time with no adverse affect?
Yup, it'll be fine.Fantastic advise thus far!
I guess I should perhaps of quantified my request more specifically regarding mechanical advice [although I appreciate the not putting it away wet note!]
Having never not used a car as a daily before, it was more aimed in this direction :-)
I assume modern cars [2011 so modern to me] are well equipped to stand still a week or so at a time with no adverse affect?
Just park it and leave it.
Mr Ben said:
I assume modern cars [2011 so modern to me] are well equipped to stand still a week or so at a time with no adverse affect?
Many cars will go for months before the battery is flat, but going for the weekend run out to find it won't start is rather demoralising.
Many garages are small by today's standards, so backing in without someone marshalling you up to back wall can be a ballache.
Therefore, once you've established the correct position for the car inside the garage, mark it behind the rear wheels and then fix a strip of wood to the floor. You'll need to drill holds and screw it in firmly - it mustn't move!
As you back slowly in to the garage, this will then stop the rear wheel alerting you to the fact that you are now near the back wall of the garage and should stop. I have found that parking sensors are not accurate enough for this job, especially if you have a largish car.
As above, the carpet next to the door is a must.
Therefore, once you've established the correct position for the car inside the garage, mark it behind the rear wheels and then fix a strip of wood to the floor. You'll need to drill holds and screw it in firmly - it mustn't move!
As you back slowly in to the garage, this will then stop the rear wheel alerting you to the fact that you are now near the back wall of the garage and should stop. I have found that parking sensors are not accurate enough for this job, especially if you have a largish car.
As above, the carpet next to the door is a must.
Krupp Stahl said:
Many garages are small by today's standards, so backing in without someone marshalling you up to back wall can be a ballache.
Therefore, once you've established the correct position for the car inside the garage, mark it behind the rear wheels and then fix a strip of wood to the floor. You'll need to drill holds and screw it in firmly - it mustn't move!
As you back slowly in to the garage, this will then stop the rear wheel alerting you to the fact that you are now near the back wall of the garage and should stop. I have found that parking sensors are not accurate enough for this job, especially if you have a largish car.
As above, the carpet next to the door is a must.
Or ball/ cork etc tied to a piece of string to just touch the front (or rear) windscreen when in far enoughTherefore, once you've established the correct position for the car inside the garage, mark it behind the rear wheels and then fix a strip of wood to the floor. You'll need to drill holds and screw it in firmly - it mustn't move!
As you back slowly in to the garage, this will then stop the rear wheel alerting you to the fact that you are now near the back wall of the garage and should stop. I have found that parking sensors are not accurate enough for this job, especially if you have a largish car.
As above, the carpet next to the door is a must.
Also, one of these is well worth considering:
http://www.hamiltonclassic.co.uk/acatalog/IndoorCo...
I have one for my M3 and I'm very impressed with it.
http://www.hamiltonclassic.co.uk/acatalog/IndoorCo...
I have one for my M3 and I'm very impressed with it.
If the garage is prone to damp, some sort of dehumidifier would probably be worthwhile. It allows you to put the car away wet without worrying that it will stay wet and means you can leave the windows open and expect the interior to be bone-dry whenver you want to use it. As others have said, a battery conditioner is well worth while.
I don't personally see the benefit of a cover in a garage. Too much potential to scratch the paint getting it on and off, too much hastle, and no real benefit that I can see.
I don't personally see the benefit of a cover in a garage. Too much potential to scratch the paint getting it on and off, too much hastle, and no real benefit that I can see.
My RB is now only used about once a fortnight, the battery is fine to be left that long. I leave it in gear, and chock the back wheel. I really want to get a proper cover for it, but can't get all around the car to fit it. I have bought 2 picnic blanket things with the water proof backing and cover the roof and the spoiler with them. The garage is pretty water proof, I think it is more condensation, but just wanted to stop puddles sitting on the car.
My daily also lives in a garage, but with no other clutter, it only just fits. Fitted carpet to the back wall and the side wall that the door opens on to. And a dangly thing to tell me when I'm far enough in.
Measure the car/garage before trying to get it in. My new car only just fits, modern cars are just not designed to fit in old garages.
My daily also lives in a garage, but with no other clutter, it only just fits. Fitted carpet to the back wall and the side wall that the door opens on to. And a dangly thing to tell me when I'm far enough in.
Measure the car/garage before trying to get it in. My new car only just fits, modern cars are just not designed to fit in old garages.
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