By Drew Dixon
Florida cities dominate a new list of the worst places in the country to leave a vehicle parked outdoors with little protection, according to a recent study examining how weather accelerates wear and depreciation.
An analysis by Alan’s Factory Outlet found that Florida placed more cities than any other state in the top 20 worst locations for leaving vehicles exposed to the elements. The study evaluated 200 major U.S. cities to measure how climate-related factors contribute to paint damage, corrosion, mechanical wear and long-term loss of vehicle value when cars are left outside.
“Florida’s hot, humid climate makes it a tough place to protect a vehicle’s value,” read the analysis from Alan’s Factory Outlet, which manufactures and sells carports, garages and other metal buildings. “In these areas, paint damage, rust, and engine wear are more likely to occur faster, raising maintenance and car insurance costs and lowering a vehicle’s resale value.”
Hialeah topped the national ranking as the worst place for car exposure. Pembroke Pines followed at No. 2, with Hollywood at No. 4, Fort Lauderdale at No. 5, Miami at No. 16 and Tampa at No. 20.
Arizona also had six of the worst cities for parking cars outside, but the state isn’t quite as dire as Florida. Phoenix came in sixth and was the highest-ranking city from Arizona.
California, with its more arid atmosphere, fared much better than Arizona and Florida. Out of the 10 best cities to leave your vehicle parked outside, California gobbled up the top nine spots, with Oakland leading the ranking.
“Oakland, San Francisco, and Salinas had the mildest conditions for preserving a vehicle’s residual value and keeping depreciation low,” the study concluded.
Seattle rounded out the list of best places to leave a car parked in the elements, coming in 10th.
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