Muddy Driveway - Toyota Yaris Forums

captainm27 · 04-13-2009, 12:59 AM

My driveway consists of mud, some grass, and a few rocks. When I clean my Yaris, I always regret having to walk up to it and dirty it right away. Is there a product, like an outdoor carpet or floor mat designed for parking a car on it? I've tried a google search, but can't find exactly what I'm looking for.

Blenjar · 04-13-2009, 01:13 AM

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...indoutcpt.html

But I suggest just putting lots of rocks like this:
http://cursivemechanics.ca/wp-conten...mallRocks1.jpg

-- Blen

HTM Yaris · 04-13-2009, 08:44 AM

3/4 inch of gravel will just sink or get washed away . Try about 10 tons of pea gravel or crusher run or even better 9 yards of concrete . Actually I think 9 yards will do a double car parking spot 4" thick .

supmet · 04-13-2009, 02:40 PM

outdoor carpet will get worn through in a week.

fill it with gravel or cement it...

elmo · 04-14-2009, 10:13 AM

i feel your pain my driveway is .6tenths of a mile long mostly mud since we have had so much rain this winter it will take 5 20 ton dump loads to cover it when it drys out some at 450.00 a load :(

i have just learned to live with a not so clean car

captainm27 · 04-14-2009, 07:26 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys. I was looking for the El-Cheapo way out.....

Forrest · 04-15-2009, 06:22 AM

It would be a good investment for you to prepare a parking area that resists moisture coming up through the ground. This moisture, expecially where roads are salted in winter, will increase the rust factor. Preserve your car with some $ spent on parking area.

04-13-2009, 12:59 AM	#1
captainm27 Drives: 2008 Sedan A/T Silver Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 202	Muddy Driveway My driveway consists of mud, some grass, and a few rocks. When I clean my Yaris, I always regret having to walk up to it and dirty it right away. Is there a product, like an outdoor carpet or floor mat designed for parking a car on it? I've tried a google search, but can't find exactly what I'm looking for.

04-13-2009, 01:13 AM	#2
Blenjar View User's Garage Drives: Black Yaris 07 HB Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CT Posts: 1,548	http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...indoutcpt.html But I suggest just putting lots of rocks like this: http://cursivemechanics.ca/wp-conten...mallRocks1.jpg -- Blen __________________ http://www.360voice.com/tag/noobblenjar My Car http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4245 My DJ www.PainlessWolf.com

04-13-2009, 08:44 AM	#3
HTM Yaris resident senior View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: south Carolina Posts: 814	3/4 inch of gravel will just sink or get washed away . Try about 10 tons of pea gravel or crusher run or even better 9 yards of concrete . Actually I think 9 yards will do a double car parking spot 4" thick . __________________

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Forrest Drives: 08 LB BLACK Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NY Posts: 244	It would be a good investment for you to prepare a parking area that resists moisture coming up through the ground. This moisture, expecially where roads are salted in winter, will increase the rust factor. Preserve your car with some $ spent on parking area.