Motor Vault: More Than Luxury Garage Storage – It’s a Thriving Community
Motor Vault: More Than Luxury Garage Storage – It’s a Thriving Community
When Vern Haugen launched the first Motor Vault in May 2023, he introduced a groundbreaking concept in luxury automotive storage—one that blends secure, customizable garage suites with a vibrant social community. As a seasoned real estate developer and passionate car collector, Haugen created Motor Vault to solve a personal challenge familiar to many Valley residents: a lack of garage space for prized vehicles after downsizing his home.
A Vision Beyond Storage
While exploring existing “toy garage” concepts, Haugen realized he wanted more than just storage. “I envisioned a social, country club-style atmosphere,” he explains. His vision included:
- A convenient, centralized location
- Customizable suites with multiple floor plans to accommodate everything from exotic cars to tall trailered boats and motorhomes
- Climate-ready construction to shield vehicles from Arizona’s intense heat
- A welcoming environment that fosters connection among automotive enthusiasts
This combination of practicality and lifestyle is exactly what Haugen delivered with Motor Vault – Fountain Hills, now recognized as a premier destination for luxury garage suite ownership.
The “Treehouse” for Car Enthusiasts
Motor Vault member Chip Beck describes it best: “This is like my treehouse when I was a kid. It’s my space, my stuff, my rules. At home, there were always rules and restrictions. But here, I’ve recaptured that feeling of freedom I thought I’d never have again.”
Haugen adds, “It’s even better than your childhood treehouse. Think of it as a whole community of private sanctuaries for owners and their vehicles. Everyone here values friendship, connection, and being around like-minded people.”
More Than a Garage – A Lifestyle
For owners, Motor Vault represents far more than a secure place to store cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, jet skis, ATVs, and RVs. It’s a place to unwind, socialize, and celebrate a shared passion for all things automotive. Membership includes:
- Access to the members-only clubhouse
- Monthly social events and networking opportunities
- Scenic drives, BBQs, game nights, and themed parties
- Group trips, both local and international—recently to East Africa
“We regularly get together for dinners, events, and trips,” notes Julie Skrei, Haugen’s fiancée and VP of Sales & Marketing. “Motor Vault is fun for everyone—even the spouses!”
Expanding the Motor Vault Experience
What began as a storage solution has evolved into a thriving community where friendships flourish and memories are made. Building on the success of Fountain Hills, the next location—Motor Vault Deer Valley—is set to open soon. Conveniently located near the I-17 and 101 freeways, it will offer the same blend of luxury storage, climate-ready suites, and a vibrant social atmosphere that defines the Motor Vault brand.
Motor Vault isn’t just about storing vehicles—it’s about owning a place where your passion lives.
