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, most 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.
