Dock Square Parking Garage

Dock Square Parking Garage believes that cars need to be checked regularly. Because of this, we found it prudent to share a few helpful reminders to motorists out there who frequently leave their cars in parking garages. If a car is well-maintained, this may not be so much of a problem, but then again, it’s best to be safe than sorry. Image source: Youtube.com Cars are complex pieces of machinery with thousands of moving parts. To be on the safe side, here are things car owners should check before leaving the garage and experiencing car trouble on the road: Dashboard lights If anything is wrong with any of the major components of the car, drivers will see a small sign on the dashboard light up. From gas to battery issues, motorists should make sure all the important lights are off before leaving the parking garage. Oil This is especially important if motorists see leakage of oil underneath the car while its parked in the garage. There is a dipstick that can be foun...

Statistics show an alarming trend in car theft. In the United States, a car is stolen every 44 seconds, and only half of all stolen vehicles are recovered. Because of this, the people over at Dock Square Parking Garage believe that every car owner should be familiar with the basics of car safety. On that note, here are some safety measures car owners can take to lessen the chances of being car-jacked. Keep the keys close at all times. Image source: pixabay.com Many car owners make the mistake of leaving their car keys in “special places” such as under the house mat or behind the car visor. Whatever special place car owners have in mind, they can be sure that thieves have thought of it as well. On the subject of keys, spare keys should also be kept in an exceptionally safe place inside the house, a place that no one else has access to. Image source: pixabay.com Know that even when parked at home or at a garage, thieves can target the car. Another common...

It can prove quite the challenge to look for a space in parking lots, as they’re often very congested and busy. You should employ safe-driving techniques as you scour both lots and covered garages for that prized space or depart from it, even if many are becoming more automated and staffed 24 hours a day. opolaw.com The first advice is to remember to slow down, as other drivers and obstructions pose the biggest risks when maneuvering to a parking spot. You may be in a hurry or get frustrated when slots are few, but these do not mean being complacent. Slow down and be extra aware of your car’s distance from drivers behind and in front or those about to leave their spots, so you’d have more space to react. theodysseyonline.com Be smart about where you will park and how you are going to park. This effectively  minimizes any car damage and risk of a potential accident. Again, look for any obstruction that can damage or scratch your car, from a left-behind sho...

Image source: autoinsurancecenter.com Parking between two vehicles is something you’d have to master if you are to even pass a driving test and get that license. Below is a step-by-step process on how this is done most properly. First, position your car so that it’s in the center of the parking aisle. If the aisle is one-way, place the vehicle as close as possible to the opposite side to give you the most space for turning. Stop moving the car when the front bumper is about halfway past the parking space ahead of the allotted spot you are going to park in. Turn the wheel toward the said parking space and commence slowly driving your car into the spot. Always check both sides of your vehicle to guarantee that enough space is available on either side. Continue to steer as you pull into the parking spot, until such a point that your vehicle is now parallel with the vehicles parked on either side of the allotted space. Image source: colleylaw.net Proceed pulling ...

Until such a point that self-driving or autonomous vehicles become the norm, we’d have to contend with parking our cars manually. This isn’t inherently bad, if we are to become better drivers and not just be reliant on on-board vehicle computers. Let’s look at the three ways one can park a car. Image source: jllrealviews.com Angle parking This means parking a vehicle in parking spaces that are at an acute angle relative to the curb or wall. Most of the time, drivers will have to drive the car forward into the spot and reverse when leaving the area. Angle parking should be done carefully to avoid car damage, especially if your car has a body kit or bumper that is lower than the curb. Also, new drivers should be extra cautious when reversing out, as one’s view of the road will be obscured by the rear pillar. Perpendicular parking This parking type is done in parking spaces that are at a 90-degree angle to a wall or curb. It’s often better for drivers to reverse-park int...