Car Turntables

What are Car Turntables?

A vehicle turntable is a large, circular platform that is placed on the ground and rotates. Users can easily park a vehicle on top of it to rotate the car. These platforms aren't just for sedans. They can also be used for larger vehicles like buses, vans, and trucks. Sold for both home or commercial use, car turntables can be found in motorised or manual options. It can be installed on a driveway, garage, showroom, office building — basically, any location where a vehicle is stored or displayed. 

Advantages of Car Turntables

Garage turntables aren't just for display rooms. While they can make any vehicle look great on a showroom floor, they also provide a practical, convenient, and at times lifesaving service to any space. 

Use Space More Efficiently

When it comes to small driveways and garages, every inch of space is important. But when trying to park multiple vehicles in a small space, cars may scrape each other, end up parked over grass, or even worse — on top of the garden! 

A driveway turntable allows for every inch to be used. For example, they can allow for multiple cars to park horizontally and turn when needed on short driveways. Drivers can also rotate vehicles to the perfect angle before parking to allow for more cars. This means that every possible inch of space can be used. 

Easier Parking

Narrow driveways and garages make parking difficult for homeowners and guests. This is especially true for homes with multiple cars but limited space. By eliminating the need to reverse to get the perfect spot, parking is far easier for homeowners and may even save them back or neck strain. 

More Convenient Vehicle Charging

Without the right car parking solutions, charging an electric vehicle can be a headache. That includes ensuring that the car is parked correctly next to the charging station, getting the cords around to the charging port, and more. With garage turntables, vehicles can quickly be rotated exactly where they need to be for proper charging. 

Reduce the Risk of Accidents

Driving in reverse can be dangerous to property and people. This is especially true in busy neighbourhoods where children and animals play in the front yard. This product eliminates this concern. Homeowners can drive forward into a garage or driveway, rotate the vehicle, and drive towards the street again. 

Different Types of Car Turntables

There are two main types of garage turntables. Between the two, the look doesn't change drastically. The biggest difference between the two is simply the installation required and the permanency. 

Recessed Vehicle Turntables

For recessed vehicle turntables, the piece is in the ground, like a swimming pool below ground. This means that ground is dug up, concrete is poured around the turntable, and the top is flush to the ground. Because installation is more complicated, this will typically be more expensive for extra materials and labour needed. 

Surface Mounted Vehicle Turntables

If recessed tops are like an in-ground pool, surface mounted vehicle turntables are the equivalent of the above-ground pool. By simply placing the equipment on top of the ground, garage turntables are quickly installed. 

Though not perfectly flush with the ground, its height is minimal and hardly noticeable from afar. This is more affordable compared to the recessed vehicle turntables. Surface-mounted vehicle turntables can also be removed more easily if a permanent addition isn't an option. 

Available Materials

When it comes to materials, galvanized steel is the most popular option. It is extremely durable, is perfect for parking in all weather conditions, and provides various options for colours. 

In addition to galvanized steel, some suppliers offer bricks, hardwood, and concrete. However, galvanized steel works great both indoors and outdoors unlike some other materials. 

Installation

The necessary installation process will depend on whether clients choose recessed or surface mounted vehicle turntables. For recessed, the process will be longer as the ground will be dug up and concrete poured. The surface-mounted will take less time. The supplier typically completes the installation. This is why contacting the supplier before purchase is an important part of buying any garage turntables. 

How to Measure Needed Clearance

Before installing a driveway turntable, it's important to consider what a space can accommodate. The top itself only needs to accommodate all 4 wheels of the vehicle. However, most cars extend beyond the wheels. For garage turntables, a vehicle needs to be able to rotate without hitting anything during the turn. This is where measuring not only the equipment but the vehicle as well is essential. 

Maintenance 

Depending on the material and whether the equipment is inside or outside, rusting may occur. Yearly cleaning can easily take care of any rust concerns. Other than cleaning, garage turntables are made from high-quality parts and use a simple turning mechanism. Because of this, repairs and spare parts are rarely a problem. For most homeowners, garage turntables will last for many years before there is ever any kind of problem. 

Conclusion

Never worry about parking at your home or having accidents when leaving the driveway. Contact our suppliers and purchase a vehicle turntable for your driveway or garage today!