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Whether it's a vintage restoration project or an everyday driver, protecting your car from the elements is important to keep it looking great and free of damage. UV rays from the sun can cause both the paint on the exterior and the trim on the interior of your car to fade, making its appearance lighten and become less striking. Rain and snow can both cause rust, especially if you have a chip in your paint job, and rust damage can significantly reduce your car's resale value.

The best way to keep your car protected from the elements is to always park it under a car park. You'll shield it from both the sun and inclement weather. However, you have two choices for your car park — you can either set up a portable canopy storage shelter or you can install a permanent car park on your property. Which is the best choice? Canopy storage shelters offer some significant advantages over permanent car parks and are often the best choice. Read on for the three major advantages of purchasing and setting up a canopy storage shelter for your car park instead of installing a permanent one.

1. They Save You Money by Eliminating Installation Costs

Installing a permanent car park is a job for professional contractors — it often requires land to be excavated and professional equipment to be used in order to drive the posts deep into the ground. Portable storage shelters, on the other hand, often don't require any special skills or machinery in order to set up — you'll only need a few hand tools. The pieces of the portable storage shelter are machined to fit together perfectly when they arrive from the factory, so all you need to do is assemble them together and place the fabric on top. Since you can easily perform the job yourself, you'll save a significant amount of money on installation costs by setting up a portable storage shelter instead of having a permanent car park professionally installed.

2. They Can Be Easily Removed Before Making Driveway Repairs or Selling Your Home

If you need to repair or replace your driveway, having a permanent car park installed on it or adjacent to it can make the job much more difficult for contractors. Trucks may have difficulty accessing the driveway near the car park, so contractors may need to use special equipment for your driveway repairs. This can increase the time needed to repair your driveway along with its cost. A portable canopy storage shelter can be easily removed before the contractors even arrive, so they don't have to worry about working around it when they're doing their job.

Likewise, a portable canopy storage shelter can be removed when you're ready to move and sell your home. Some home buyers see car parks as a negative feature — they can reduce a home's curb appeal by blocking the view of your home from the street. Car parks can also interfere with landscaping and exterior decor. With an easily removed portable car park, you don't have to worry about dissuading potential buyers when you sell your home.

3. They're Just as Durable as Permanent Car Parks

Many people are worried about the durability of portable canopy storage shelters, and they decide on a permanent car park instead. However, portable storage shelters can hold up to snow and storms just as well as permanent car parks — you just need to choose a suitable model. Choose one with a reinforced backing and anchors that are driven firmly into the ground. This prevents snow from collapsing the canopy and also stops it from being affected by high winds. When you choose the right portable canopy car park, you'll receive the same protection for your car as a permanent car park.

Canopy storage shelters are more convenient, they save you money, and they're just as durable as permanent car parks. When you're shopping for a portable canopy storage shelter, measure your car to make sure you purchase one that's large enough to accommodate it, and keep in mind that you'll need to purchase a durable one that can stand up to inclement weather and high winds.