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CliKIT on TV1-car carport: How to choose the ideal model?
A car under shelter is a protected car and a lower insurance premium. On the home side, a lean-to or freestanding carport brings an undeniable elegance. Combining both is a certainty, and that is why CliKIT gives you all the keys to choosing the right carport model for one car.
What are the essential criteria for choosing a 1-car carport?
Opting for a carport rather than a garage to park your vehicle is not without its merits. This is especially true when you only need to park one car and want to keep costs under control. Thanks to solutions like CliKIT's, the cost of the carport is kept in check, without having to sacrifice specific criteria that may vary depending on the owners' needs.
From choosing the dimensions of your 1-car carport to selecting the right materials, not forgetting the tips that will help you keep your car sheltered, follow CliKIT's advice on the essential things to keep in mind when choosing your 1-car carport.
What dimensions should you choose for your 1-car carport?
The dimensions for a 1-car carport may not be as straightforward to determine as one might think. And for good reason — cars are not all the same size, and from an inevitably tall electric SUV to a logically long petrol saloon, not all carports will suit every car in the same way. You also need to anticipate changing that same vehicle in the future and, above all, not lose the advantage of a carport!
The idea could then be to reach six metres in length to enjoy a remaining area for outdoor storage, while ensuring the 1-car carport consistently offers good dimensions for any type of vehicle. A car exceeding five metres in length is fairly rare, but this safety margin can be a criterion — particularly if you want to unload your boot under shelter or, in terms of width, get in and out without getting wet.
A well-thought-out size must also suit your home, especially if you want to attach your 1-car carport to your house — for instance, by placing it over a side door. In any case, the CliKIT concept will allow you to create a custom 1-car carport perfectly adapted to your home and your needs.
Which materials should you choose?
From the aluminium carport to the traditional wood carport for 1 car, there are two main options for having a car shelter at home. The ability to add solar panels and produce your own energy — for example to charge an electric car — is a real bonus that opens up even more possibilities. A closer look at the two main families of carports for one car.
The 1-car aluminium carport
A material that lasts and has proven itself across the entire CliKIT range and other shelters or structures that continue to flourish in our outdoor spaces, aluminium is probably the most logical, most modern and most practical material to use for your 1-car carport. Its lifespan and the low maintenance required for an aluminium carport are its major strengths, in addition to a refined elegance.
The 1-car wood carport
A back-to-basics approach that is sure to appeal! Wood remains a popular choice for the 1-car carport or other outdoor shelters. Of course, its maintenance is more demanding than the aluminium version, but for certain homes, the traditional character adds to the charm of the property and the pleasure of its owners — while obviously protecting the car.
Should you opt for a lean-to or freestanding carport?
When thinking about where to position your future 1-car carport and once you have chosen between aluminium or wood, the question of how to install the structure inevitably arises. Should you attach it to the house or an existing garage, or opt for an independent freestanding structure? Aesthetics, price, and practicality will certainly answer these questions.
A freestanding carport creates a truly independent space and could even be the centrepiece at the end of a driveway or behind the house. On the other hand, a lean-to carport for one car will be in continuity with an existing garage or the house. Slimness will take priority, but in either case, the elegance of a carport will only enhance the outdoor space, while providing first-class shelter for your car.
Is the solar carport option worthwhile?
In line with solar pergolas and the widespread democratisation of solar energy among homeowners, the solar carport made its appearance at CliKIT, at the heart of a concept whose logic is simply unmatched! This is proven when it comes to charging an electric vehicle using a solar carport that produces energy through self-consumption and offers, via the shortest possible circuit, a direct charge for the electric car using the energy produced on the aluminium shelter.
How do you choose a suitable design?
With polycarbonate and a roof available in several colours, wood or aluminium structures in different shades and many other custom aspects, CliKIT invites you to create the 1-car carport that is made for you and your property.
How to install your 1-car carport with ease?
Choosing a 1-car carport from CliKIT means embracing a concept that has proven itself across other products such as the kit veranda or the winter garden. With a 1-car carport from CliKIT, you save money thanks to an installation made possible without calling in a professional — just the help of a friend and a little elbow grease! Custom-made and in kit form, the 1-car carport from CliKIT is designed to be assembled by yourself.
Thanks to the company's customer service, a concept explained via video that has won over those who were not the most handy, this is the ideal opportunity to obtain a carport at an unbeatable price — thanks in particular to the absence of assembly costs.
What are the benefits of a 1-car carport?
The benefits of a 1-car carport are plentiful, and even more so when it comes to a custom CliKIT carport, which offers the assurance of being able to adapt to your home and existing structures, while enjoying a concept with recognised financial accessibility.
These are just a few of the advantages of a structure that is very on-trend right now. Here are various benefits attributed to a carport:
- A car kept under shelter and protected
- Extra storage space for outdoor furniture
- A modern design and added value for the home
- The option to make it solar and produce your own energy
- A lower cost than a garage
- No planning permission required
- Very simple maintenance.
Which carport models are trending in 2025?
The carport is at the forefront of solutions that offer personalisation and the enhancement of a home's outdoor space. At the heart of this trend, several models stand out as particularly popular.
Not enough space? Choose a 2-car carport or larger!
Going big or have several vehicles? No need to worry — CliKIT's custom-made models allow you to adapt your future aluminium (or wood) structure to perfection. With a 2-car carport or other polycarbonate shelters, CliKIT adapts to every need.
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