Garage Parking Advice

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Wed Sep 09, 2020 9:21 am

HillWalker wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 8:38 am Just be thankful you haven't got one with DCT transmission, you can't move the dam thing at all without starting the engine.

Nor with the door open when reversing

Colin_E · Post by **Colin_E** » Wed Sep 09, 2020 10:13 am

kswon86 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 08, 2020 1:10 pm I think you could use the machine washing function. Shift N and turn off engine while the key is in the key socket. The car can be rolled and will engage P gear after 30mins. It’s not using parking brake but at least P gear will be engaged. I recommend to put a wooden block front or behind of a wheel to prevent the car rolling to somewhere during the 30mins. What I’m not sure is whether you can lock the car with the spare key when the main key is in the socket. I think it’s easy to check.

When the time comes to remove the car though, is there a way to revert to N to push it out without access to the controls inside the car? As a general principle I'd think through the issues for removal before embarking on anything.

ronk · Post by **ronk** » Wed Sep 09, 2020 10:38 am

I still reckon the dollies are the only option. I just hope the ground Is smooth and flat enough to allow their use.

kswon86 · Post by **kswon86** » Wed Sep 09, 2020 11:55 am

Colin_E wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 10:13 am When the time comes to remove the car though, is there a way to revert to N to push it out without access to the controls inside the car? As a general principle I'd think through the issues for removal before embarking on anything.

I thought it's okay if he use the easy access function, it will open the roof with the remote key and he can get in the car?

JamieZ4C · Post by **JamieZ4C** » Wed Sep 09, 2020 1:35 pm

Are you able to install a door in the wall where you open the car door? Might help...

https://youtu.be/eg4EgYhAqjg

mcbutler · Post by **mcbutler** » Thu Sep 10, 2020 10:32 am

In the photo I can see a ladder running down the side of the garage. I bought a bicycle storage kit from Halfords some time ago that consisted of a set of 4 pulleys, 2 with hooks. It allowed you to put the hooks under your crossbar then pull the bike up to the roof.
I use this kit to store my huge 4 section ladder in the top of my garage.
Alternatively just buy some strong square section hooks, screw them into the joists and get your ladder up higher, this will give you the space to get down the side of the car (judging by the photo).
If you are unhappy having the ladder above the car, pull the ladder out of the garage, put the car in then slide the two ladder sections underneath the car next to each other.

crabbes · Post by **crabbes** » Thu Sep 10, 2020 1:23 pm

mcbutler wrote: ↑Thu Sep 10, 2020 10:32 am In the photo I can see a ladder running down the side of the garage. I bought a bicycle storage kit from Halfords some time ago that consisted of a set of 4 pulleys, 2 with hooks. It allowed you to put the hooks under your crossbar then pull the bike up to the roof.
I use this kit to store my huge 4 section ladder in the top of my garage.
Alternatively just buy some strong square section hooks, screw them into the joists and get your ladder up higher, this will give you the space to get down the side of the car (judging by the photo).
If you are unhappy having the ladder above the car, pull the ladder out of the garage, put the car in then slide the two ladder sections underneath the car next to each other.

Good shout, will look into this.

Tiger78 · Post by **Tiger78** » Thu Sep 10, 2020 1:49 pm

drive in with roof down and windows down, climb out car then lock door manually to raise roof and windows...

crabbes · Post by **crabbes** » Thu Sep 10, 2020 5:14 pm

Tiger78 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 10, 2020 1:49 pm drive in with roof down and windows down, climb out car then lock door manually to raise roof and windows...
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Garage not high enough to raise roof or wide enough for me to get out, have to push car in while in neutral

mr.tourette · Post by **mr.tourette** » Thu Sep 10, 2020 9:16 pm

Id rather park mine outside than in there with all that crap just waiting to dent a panel

ronk · Post by **ronk** » Thu Sep 10, 2020 9:19 pm

Your opinions are becoming more and more limited with each post.
Was the garage built with the house or was it an add on?

scootr · Post by **scootr** » Thu Sep 10, 2020 9:29 pm

Hire a contractor to put a window in the garage right above the car door

crabbes · Post by **crabbes** » Thu Sep 10, 2020 9:33 pm

ronk wrote: ↑Thu Sep 10, 2020 9:19 pm Your opinions are becoming more and more limited with each post.
Was the garage built with the house or was it an add on?

Yes integral with the house, just wish it was 6” wider

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Fri Sep 11, 2020 8:26 am

OK, so probably politically incorrect in some way but...................
...............with your username, can you not just get in sideways?

Ewazix · Post by **Ewazix** » Fri Sep 11, 2020 8:27 am

kswon86 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 08, 2020 1:10 pm I think you could use the machine washing function. Shift N and turn off engine while the key is in the key socket. The car can be rolled and will engage P gear after 30mins. It’s not using parking brake but at least P gear will be engaged. I recommend to put a wooden block front or behind of a wheel to prevent the car rolling to somewhere during the 30mins. What I’m not sure is whether you can lock the car with the spare key when the main key is in the socket. I think it’s easy to check.

Wouldn't this be leaving the OP's car in the garage stuck in Park, unable to get back in to disengage Park and roll it out again? (the ultimate lock down)

OP how about driving in with roof down, fit monkey bars to the ceiling to get out and over the car and diy fit a remote module like this (£250) to shut and lock it, sorted https://youtu.be/ITUkwnkR9y4

....... but promise to post a vid' if you decide to go with either of the above two suggestions

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