Garage Doors and Parts – Creating the perfect car garage requires careful planning. It is advisable to do this before purchasing a vehicle or building a house. The main reason for this is related to space availability. Expanding land area is not easy, especially with skyrocketing land prices. The situation is even more challenging when there is no available space around the house.
Several residential areas offer parking solutions by providing shared parking spaces for residents. It’s fortunate if you can find such a solution. However, in many cases, car owners use the roadside as an impromptu garage, which can disrupt its intended function. To address this issue, some regions have implemented specific regulations.
For example, since 2020, Depok city in West Java has required residents to have a private garage for their vehicles. Violators face a fine of IDR 2 million under the Regional Regulation (Perda) No. 2 of 2012. Jakarta has similar regulations under Perda No. 5 of 2014 regarding transportation. However, this regulation has proven ineffective, and there is still a significant number of cars parked improperly in the city. Lack of reporting to local authorities has been identified as one of the barriers to enforcing this regulation.
Therefore, raising awareness among car owners is necessary. Although not easy, having or creating the perfect car garage is crucial. It’s not just about following the rules, but also about ensuring the safety and comfort of owning a car.
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Having the perfect garage offers several benefits from different perspectives. This is something to consider for those planning to purchase a new car. Some of the main reasons include:
Easing the Work of the Air Conditioner (AC) Direct sunlight raises the temperature inside the car cabin. As a result, the AC works harder to cool the car. A garage prevents this issue, allowing the AC to function more efficiently.
Knowing the correct dimensions for an ideal car garage is essential from the start. To determine the size, you should consider the car’s dimensions and add a few extra centimeters for space. The Parking Space Unit (SRP) guidelines, based on the Planning and Operation Guidelines for Parking Facilities, can serve as a basic reference. These guidelines categorize vehicles into different groups.
Most passenger cars fall under Group I and Group II. The recommended dimensions for parking spaces in this guide are as follows:
Vehicle Group SRP Dimensions (meters)
Group I 2.3 x 5
Group II 2.5 x 5
Group III 3 to 3.6 x 5
Bus and Trucks 3.4 x 12.5
Motorcycles 0.75 x 2.0
This information can serve as a rough guideline for your garage dimensions. However, these SRP guidelines are mainly used for public parking areas in places like shopping malls, campuses, or hospitals. Public parking spaces are typically outdoors, offering some flexibility if the vehicle size exceeds the recommended dimensions.
If you plan to build a garage with walls around it, you need to recalculate the space based on the car’s size. Additionally, add some extra space for opening the doors and for movement around the car.
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According to architectural websites, the following calculations are recommended for determining garage size:
For example, using the Toyota Avanza’s dimensions (419 cm length x 166 cm width x 169.5 cm height), the ideal garage size calculation would be:
Thus, the ideal garage size for this car would be approximately 5.39 meters long, 2.66 meters wide, and 2.69 meters high. This size is slightly larger than the SRP guidelines above. Once you have these calculations, you can begin planning your ideal garage.
It’s important to note that this calculation does not include additional functions, such as using the garage for storage or accommodating a smaller vehicle like a motorcycle, which would require more space.
Now, consider whether you have a private garage or still park your car on the street.
