Car elevators still strike us as futuristic and luxurious facilities reserved for the rich. Indeed, their price tag is not exactly accessible to the masses at the moment. Only a handful can afford to install one in their garage. However, it cannot be denied that this concept has its merits. It may take time but we may see this technology going mainstream in the future just like personal computing and land vehicles did over time. The car elevator garage can be woven into the fabric of society and future homes because of necessity, not luxury. Below are some of the possible drivers of adoption:
Rising Property Prices
The cost of acquiring property is incredibly high right now, especially in urban areas. Not everyone can afford to buy a house. Even those that do will often go for a small one because that’s all that they can afford. It is bound to get worse in the future as the rate of increase in property prices is higher than that of the increase in wages. Everyone needs to make the most of the space they already own since expansions are extremely costly. If you need a garage, then find a way to make it work in the existing structure.
Multicar Homes
Even if there is already a garage in the property, this may not be enough for a growing family. Mom may need her own car as she goes back into the workforce to make it a dual-income household. The kids will grow up and want their own rides as well. While expanding horizontally is near impossible, expanding vertically is a limitless option. A car elevator garage will allow the family to stack multiple vehicles on top of each other while making retrieval a breeze.
Security Concerns
Security is also a concern when vehicles are parked on the ground even when enclosed in a garage. They are simply too easy to access for thieves. If you can devise an elevator that take them up and away from the ground, then criminals are more likely to be deterred. Few will risk getting far into the property where there are many unknowns. They might just shrug their shoulders and move on to an easier target.
As the technology develops and the costs go down, affordability may be less of an issue as it is now. The car elevator garage will be a common sight.
