Don-Vette

Put a piece of foam against that wall just in case!!

Don-Vette

Great idea!! or just a piece of wood.

TLS_Addict

I thought this was about having a "safe word".......I used a ball on a string.

Wayne O

If the teatherball court in the garage doesn't appeal to you maybe you could simply paint a small mark...a target on the wall to aim for. Chances are you can learn to park the car where you want it just by line-of-sight (without any gizmos). It could be a minor trip hazard but you could affix a small wheel-stop to the carport floor to stop your car in the correct spot. An electronic 'eye' seems a bit much just to park your car but hey....whatever works. Good luck.

It's foolproof....when you run into something you know when to stop (just like parallel parking in NYC).

designerRob

I put a 'bullseye' on the wall next to the car at my eye level. I pull in until I can look across and be even with the bullseye.

DigitalWidgets

Since I'm typically pulling into the garage with the headlights on, I've noticed that as I approach the wall, there's two distinct curved lines created by the lights....they kinda have the shape of a bass clef (for all you musicians) and it's mirror image. As I get closer to the wall they cross over each other and eventually form a heart shape. Once it's a perfect heart shape, I'm in the perfect spot.

etaylor14

I use a rolled up sock on a string instead of the tennis ball and pull it back up to the ceiling after parking(out of the way).

Jakeross

Install Curb Alert. Not only keeps you from hitting curbs it keeps you at least one foot from anything else taller than a curb.

HammerDown

It took me about 15 minutes to pull into my garage when I first got my car home, I was so worried about hitting something (while pulling in, backing out, opening the door...). I've got the "how far do I pull in" part covered, what I need some help with is how to judge how close the front wheel fender is to the side of the garage door frame when I'm pulling in. I usually use the side view mirror as my distance gauge, but until you get close enough it's hard to eyeball how much clearance you're going to have with the mirror. I have a side entry garage, and it requires some interesting angles upon entry...

JohnAE455

I've always used my left mirror and a mark on the wall. When the edge of the mirror and the mark match I'm good.

ufso

I put a piece of blue tape on the floor of the garage. When I open my door, I line it up with the crack at the end of the door seal. Can't get any cheaper than that!

C7 BOB

I use a stop sign and tennis ball. The tennis ball is accurate, but doesn't work when backing in.

CBRXX

I just have a small piece of a 2x4" sitting loose on the floor. No need to attach it, just a mark on floor to be sure it's in the right spot if you kick it by accident.

RO55

I use a 1" x 2" strip of wood that is held to the floor with double sided tape. Easy to remove later. You can paint it to match your floor too.

CO Lightfoot

Homemade ramps.

z06clif

I use a rubber park mate that just goes on the garage floor and the car just rolls over it and sits in a little valley. You just have to feel for it. You can also use a piece of firring strip that will accomplish the same thing Just mark where your tires should be and then glue the strip to the floor.

Clif

dlparsons

I have a rain coat hanging on the hook in front of my DD - I drive up until I see the coat move LOL - high tech, I know. For the Vette, I pull up until I think I'm close, then get out and eyeball to make sure the garage door will clear. My husband's car has a sunroof, you pull up until you see the emergency handle of the garage door line up with the rear edge of the sunroof. The things we do to make sure we get it just right :-) But for things to fit just right in the garage, each car has to be parked in it's proper place.

laconiajack

Twin laser that puts a red dot on the hood of both cars to not only determine how far into the garage but how far left and right both cars should be so doors can be opened without hitting the other car or adjacent walls. Comes on whenever their is movement in the garage. Plus have a Curb Alert on the Vette as a back-up.

incabird

I'd like to know how you get in that door.

BlueOx

I use a plastic 'whiffle' style practice golf ball on a string. Heck, you could cut one in half and glue it to the floor in front of a tire.