That’s not such a good idea! Even in warm temperatures, the car should be parked safely in a garage for good reasons.
In winter, the garage protects the car from frost, moisture and rust damage – that makes sense. But even in summer temperatures, it is better to keep the car in the garage.
Winter ends and the flowers begin to bloom. Beautiful, but the pollen and pollen dust can attack the paintwork on the car. Bird droppings and insect droppings also stick to the paintwork and are sometimes difficult to remove – which in the worst case can damage the surface.
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Another risk for vehicles parked outdoors is the increasingly frequent occurrence of thunderstorms at high temperatures. In recent years in particular, Germany has been repeatedly hit by severe storms. Falling branches, fallen trees, hail and floods can severely damage cars. And even if the damage is covered by insurance (which is usually, but not always, the case) – trouble and expense are still inevitable.
Almost 11,000 vehicles were stolen in Germany in 2021. According to the GDV insurance association, more expensive models – and SUVs in particular – were stolen. Land Rover and BMW owners were affected particularly frequently (in relation to the vehicle population). In a comparison of the federal states and major cities, Berlin once again had by far the highest theft rate. The lowest rate, at 0.1 thefts per 1000 cars, was in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg (GVD, 21.10.2021).
Verkehrsanwälte.de informs: “If you state in the insurance contract that you park in the garage, then you must do so. If the car is only parked in front of the garage at night and is stolen there, you will have to pay for some of the damage yourself. After all, you also pay lower insurance premiums if you promise to park in the garage. This is the result of a decision by the Magdeburg Regional Court on September 11, 2018 (AZ: 11 O 217/18). The Traffic Law Working Group of the German Bar Association (DAV) therefore strongly advises you to adhere to the agreements in an insurance contract.”
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With our garage configurator, you can design your garage according to your wishes in just a few clicks – from the size to the fittings.
All ZAPF garages are fitted with modern doors that meet high security standards and make it very difficult for thieves to steal them. There are two different types of door to choose from:
Both door types can be equipped with an electric door operator. This not only makes parking in the garage particularly convenient – it also offers a high level of burglary protection thanks to an anti-lift device.
With our garage configurator, you can easily and intuitively put together the size, fittings, doors, windows, and extras in just a few steps. We will then arrange a non-binding consultation with you, based on which you will receive an individual offer, naturally at a fair price and without any obligation to buy. Experience your configured garage in an impressive 3D visualization during the non-binding consultation appointment.
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