{"id":5873,"date":"2023-08-18T14:53:54","date_gmt":"2023-08-18T06:53:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/business.playground.my-alfred-dev.com\/blog\/?p=5873"},"modified":"2025-04-25T15:48:18","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T07:48:18","slug":"keeping-car-outside-vs-garage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/keeping-car-outside-vs-garage\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping a Car Outside vs Garage: Which is Best?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keeping a car parked outside during the day and overnight (even outside your house) puts a vehicle at risk of theft from opportunist thieves and from being damaged.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-7ed9d2f246c1cf50a6292601c655d6b7 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Car crime is on the rise. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/state-of-security\/en\/2022\/\">According to our survey<\/a>, 39% of US respondents experienced car theft in 2022. <a href=\"https:\/\/ucr.fbi.gov\/crime-in-the-u.s\/2017\/crime-in-the-u.s.-2017\/topic-pages\/crime-clock\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Every 41 seconds<\/a>, a car is stolen in the US, according to FBI crime statistics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since it\u2019s such a serious crime, how can you keep your car safe? Explore the pros and cons of keeping a car outside vs a garage below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/keeping-car-outside-vs-garage\/#Is_it_Better_to_Keep_a_Car_in_a_Garage\" title=\"Is it Better to Keep a Car in a Garage?\">Is it Better to Keep a Car in a Garage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/keeping-car-outside-vs-garage\/#Keeping_Car_Outside_vs_Garage_The_Pros_Cons\" title=\"Keeping Car Outside vs Garage: The Pros &amp; Cons\">Keeping Car Outside vs Garage: The Pros &amp; Cons<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/keeping-car-outside-vs-garage\/#Whats_the_Best_Way_to_Protect_a_Car_Parked_Outside\" title=\"What\u2019s the Best Way to Protect a Car Parked Outside?\">What\u2019s the Best Way to Protect a Car Parked Outside?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/keeping-car-outside-vs-garage\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_Better_to_Keep_a_Car_in_a_Garage\"><\/span><strong>Is it Better to Keep a Car in a Garage?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keeping a car in a garage is safer and better for the vehicle compared to keeping it outside on the street. <strong>Leaving a car outside makes it visible to car thieves and easier to break into<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keeping a car in a garage protects it from being damaged due to road traffic accidents, collisions, dangerous drivers, and antisocial behavior (like people smashing wing mirrors or keying paintwork).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plus, a garage protects the paintwork, wheels, windows, and other parts of the car from the elements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-60aac61894b660745cce2f68cd724cea wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><strong>How to secure a garage to prevent car thefts<\/strong><br><br>Many burglars break into garages. This is because they\u2019re home to electronics, cars, and expensive power tools.<br><br>Many criminals also target a garage because it\u2019s the least secure entry point into your home. Once inside, they can steal your valuables and harm your family.<br><br>To secure a garage, consider:<br>\u00b7 Repurpose your spare phones as security cameras (free with <a href=\"https:\/\/alfredcamera.app\/store\/blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the AlfredCamera app<\/a>)<br>\u00b7 Installing home security cameras (from $29.99 for <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.alfred.camera\/products\/alfredcam\">AlfredCam<\/a>)<br>\u00b7 Fitting additional locks (from $50)<br>\u00b7 Installing flood lights on the driveway (between $350-$500)<br>\u00b7 Upgrading the door (between $700-$2,000)<br><br>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-make-a-garage-door-more-secure\/\">how to secure a garage to prevent break-ins<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keeping_Car_Outside_vs_Garage_The_Pros_Cons\"><\/span><strong>Keeping Car Outside vs Garage: The Pros &amp; Cons<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s a quick summary of the pros and cons of keeping a car outside vs garage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros of Keeping a Car Outside<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Easily accessible when leaving the house<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can leave the house faster when in a rush<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons of Keeping a Car Outside<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visible to car thieves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easier to break into<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exposed to weather&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gets dirty faster<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At risk of damage caused by road collisions and antisocial behavior<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can increase insurance premiums<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros of Keeping a Car in a Garage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adds another layer of protection against theft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Isn\u2019t visible to car thieves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is protected against all weather<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stays cleaner for longer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garages can be secured for extra protection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can lower insurance premiums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keeps vehicle cooler in hot weather<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cons of Keeping a Car in a Garage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Takes up space<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Takes longer to get in and out<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_Best_Way_to_Protect_a_Car_Parked_Outside\"><\/span><strong>What\u2019s the Best Way to Protect a Car Parked Outside?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-445dbdf91b6dbb7567938627b712fc50 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A garage is the safest place to keep a vehicle <\/strong>during the day and overnight. A driveway is the next safest place to keep a car, followed by a road outside the property <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lot-guard.com\/common-parking-lot-crimes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(source<\/a>).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-0ead1da7fdb86cfae14bbfcf60d6f3c7 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The least safe place to leave a car is in a parking lot<\/strong>. Some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lot-guard.com\/common-parking-lot-crimes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reports<\/a> cite that parking a vehicle in a parking lot makes it four times more likely to be stolen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep reading to learn the best ways to protect a car parked outside if you don\u2019t have a garage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Install home security cameras<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-6c6620f5ea103b8f66e1e8b9f71ad5ed wp-block-paragraph\">According to research, <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/security-cameras\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">home security cameras<\/a> may act as a deterrent to thieves. Since more than <strong>half of US properties don\u2019t have a home security camera<\/strong>, these <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/signs-that-your-house-is-marked\/\">homes are a more likely crime target<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-b82eddffb6e510962383aba82dd4bab7 wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/home-security-camera-placement\/\">Position the cameras over the driveway<\/a> or out onto the front of the property, so the car is visible in the camera\u2019s field of view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-84e85293ac73b14384a77d2c22ba9c97 wp-block-paragraph\">Choose a camera with motion detection sensors (like AlfredCam) so you\u2019ll be alerted via your smartphone when someone is approaching your car.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-1b94ce5904558e7d35dd54036de8a77b wp-block-paragraph\">You can then <a href=\"https:\/\/support.alfred.camera\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360030520432-Siren\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">activate the Siren<\/a> to ward them off, or, if you\u2019re unsure what the person is doing, speak to them through <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/security-camera-with-two-way-audio\/\">Two-Way Talk<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another benefit of home security cameras is, if someone dents a car or smashes the windscreen, the camera captures the event and proves to insurers that the damage was not the owner\u2019s fault.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plus, if the number plate is recorded in the footage, it makes it easier for the police and insurance companies to track down the driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background has-link-color wp-elements-c0e682979477a17fc1b93ad89fcaa24a wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#faeee3\"><strong>How to install security cameras to prevent car theft<\/strong><br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AlfredCamera<\/a> provides a universal solution for homeowners to protect their property.<br><br>By <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/turn-old-phones-into-security-cameras\/\">installing the AlfredCamera app on an old smartphone<\/a>, it can instantly be transformed into a fully functioning security camera.<br><br>With AlfredCamera, users receive motion detection-enabled push notifications and can live stream footage straight to a paired device. The Low-Light Filter is also particularly useful for monitoring the interior of a vehicle in relative darkness.&nbsp;<br><br>For vehicle owners seeking true night vision to protect their car at night, AlfredCam provides superior infrared night vision that can\u2019t be replicated on a smartphone, ensuring your car is protected outside even at night.<br><br>AlfredCam works perfectly when installed in a garage or even in a vehicle to prevent break-ins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container\" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"AlfredCam Review\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nbnmwjhyN80?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.&nbsp;Add motion detection lights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because thieves don\u2019t want to be spotted, they\u2019re more likely to operate in darker areas. This is part of the reason why parking lots are a primary target for car thefts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Increasing the light around your home acts as another possible deterrent to car thieves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-256c34ff5696117930d17b78f04b811d wp-block-paragraph\">However, <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/motion-detector-lights\/\">installing motion detector lights<\/a> is <strong>only beneficial when used in conjunction with home security cameras<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without cameras, there\u2019s the possibility that they actually aid whoever\u2019s stealing the car. When used alongside security cameras, motion detection lights make it easier for you to see what\u2019s happening from your device, so you can call the cops.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It also provides better evidence to the police should a car be stolen, since facial features are likely to be easier to make out in the footage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.&nbsp;Fit a tracking device inside the car<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another way to protect a car from theft is to fit a tracking device inside the car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-3e6a80810c51f7e1091a85099338b119 wp-block-paragraph\">These are small, <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-detect-hidden-cameras\/\">hidden devices<\/a> that are installed somewhere unnoticeable, so <strong>the car thief doesn\u2019t know it\u2019s there<\/strong>. If the car is stolen, the device can be used to track its location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While these devices won\u2019t deter criminals from stealing the vehicle, they <strong>make it much easier for the police to track down where it is <\/strong>after it has been stolen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-c92381a6c77a819effe329a02a28cee7 wp-block-paragraph\">This can aid you in <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/how-to-find-a-stolen-car\/\">getting your vehicle back<\/a> and getting justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.&nbsp;Use a steering wheel lock and\/or wheel clamp<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-4ba1cc48c34e347d9d3e44dba5775b15 wp-block-paragraph\">To <a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/car-security\/\">protect a vehicle from theft<\/a>, <strong>add as many visible deterrents as possible<\/strong>. Adding extra security to a car, like a steering wheel lock and\/ or a wheel clamp, make it harder for thieves to break in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Car crime is best done when it\u2019s fast and inconspicuous. <strong>Disabling a wheel lock and taking off a clamp can be noisy and time-consuming<\/strong>. Hence, criminals are less likely to target a car fitted with these devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5.&nbsp;Install a car alarm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most modern vehicles come with a factory-installed car alarm already fitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Vehicles manufactured before the early 2000s generally don\u2019t have&nbsp;factory-installed alarms<\/strong>. However, even modern cars aren\u2019t fully protected against thieves just because they have an alarm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Factory-installed alarms provide some protection against thieves, but they aren\u2019t foolproof. <strong>Modern thieves know how factory-installed alarms work<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Car thieves won\u2019t know if a vehicle has an aftermarket alarm until they try to break into it. When they do, the alarm will sound, attracting attention and causing the thief to abandon the burglary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overall, keeping a car inside a garage vs outside is best. They leave cars less visible to opportunist thieves, making them less likely to be stolen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Garages also protect parked cars from accidental damage caused by other motorists and by anti-social behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Easily install AlfredCam or another AlfredCamera device, inside the garage to provide additional safeguarding of the vehicle. Security camera footage is, after all, essential to successfully making an insurance claim and is useful when reporting an incident to the police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-14ad1f211382e43728be5e8848090792 wp-block-paragraph\">Recommended reading:<br><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/places-to-hide-your-spare-car-keys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8 Best and Worst Places to Hide Your Spare Car Keys<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/alfred.camera\/blog\/car-blocking-driveway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Another Car Blocking Your Driveway? | Here Is What You Should Do<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Keeping a car parked outside during the day and overnight (even outside your house) puts a vehicle at risk of theft from opportunist thieves and from being damaged.&nbsp; Car crime is on the rise. According to our survey, 39% of US respondents experienced car theft in 2022. 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