Welcome to our Help page, where we provide solutions to common challenges related to driveway accessibility for vehicles with low ground clearance. Below, you’ll find practical problem-solving examples and recommendations tailored to various scenarios. Whether you’re facing issues with scraping, clearance, or maneuverability, our solutions aim to enhance your driving experience and ensure smooth transitions in and out of your driveway. Explore the problem/solution examples below to find the right fit for your needs.
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Car scrapes when navigating the steep incline of the driveway, particularly where the road/asphalt drops off into the rolled or rolling curb gap.
- CurbMaster Pro Driveway Ramps: Designed for rolled curb gaps, these ramps fill in low areas to eliminate bumps. They feature a drainage channel underneath and mounting holes for anchoring. Additionally, they have reflective strips that can be painted to match your curb if desired.
- SmoothDrive Ramps: Offering the same bottom structure and durability as the CurbMaster Pro, these ramps have a stylistically different surface texture. They lack mounting holes but feature tapered ends, making them suitable for side entry. These ramps stay in place well when connected together and can be fixed to the curb more permanently using construction adhesive.
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The low car scrapes over the ridge when entering or reversing into the steep driveway leading to the garage.
- ClearanceGuard can raise the car’s undercarriage height by approximately 2.5 inches. For additional clearance, placing pressure-treated wood or a rubber mat underneath can add an extra inch. To install, drive up to the point where the bottom of the car scrapes, exit the vehicle, and mark the tire locations. Install ramps at those points to provide the necessary lift for your car to clear the ridge.
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Concerns arise about bottoming out a low car in the driveway.
- Our signature Build-A-Ramp Kit is perfect for unconventional curbs that standard ramps can’t accommodate. It’s effortlessly installed through a simple mix, pour, and spread process, adjusting seamlessly to any size or shape of driveway curb gap. Achieve the optimal slope for improved clearance and a seamless transition between the driveway and street.
- CurbMaster Pro: Offering 2.5 inches of clearance, the CurbMaster Pro fits snugly into the gap, preventing scraping during driveway entry.
- ElevateDrive: Available in 2-5-inch heights, these ramps can be positioned back to back, forming a mound to provide necessary clearance. Choose ramps of uniform height or mix as needed.
- Clearance Guard: Pull up until the bumper scrapes, mark the tire positions, then install ramps accordingly to ensure elevation for tailored clearance.
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Low-profile car scrapes due to the driveway’s unique incline and dip, necessitating a solution to prevent scraping and facilitate water drainage.
- ElevateDrive: Our 40-inch long, 10-inch wide, and 2-inch high option is designed to prevent car scraping and ensure smooth passage over driveway lips. For a custom solution, combine the 3.75-inch height on the street side with the 2-inch height on the driveway side.
- CurbMaster Pro: Suitable for these types of curbs, the CurbMaster Pro fits the general gutter shape and provides a close fit with drainage channels underneath. Optionally address any gaps on the driveway side by tapering off with DrivewayEase ramps available in heights ranging from 0.75 to 1.5 inches for a seamless experience.
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Car scrapes when entering and exiting the driveway.
- ElevateDrive: Provides 2-4.5 inches of extra clearance. Install where scraping occurs. Position your vehicle where the front end scrapes, mark the tires, then install ElevateDrive ramps at those marked spots. Place the ramps back to back across the span of the driveway, creating a mound for clearance.
- ClearanceGuard: Offers about 2.5 inches of clearance. Position after marking scraping spots, optionally with a 1″ rubber mat for added height.
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Steep driveway incline and a low sports car with minimal ground clearance.
We recommend either the CurbMaster Pro or the SmoothDrive. Both options fill in approximately 2.6 inches of the gap, providing necessary clearance.
- CurbMaster Pro features mounting holes for secure installation using concrete anchors.
- SmoothDrive, while lacking pre-drilled holes, offers tapered ends for convenient entry from the sides. Both options come as two-piece sets and can be fixed in place using construction adhesive.
For a comprehensive understanding of how driveway ramps can effectively solve common access challenges for vehicles, be sure to check out our article: “How Driveway Ramps Can Solve Common Access Challenges for Vehicles.”