A SMART INVESTMENT FOR CANADIAN WINTERS
Why buy a Tempo car shelter instead of renting one?
Wondering whether it’s better to buy or rent a winter car shelter? At Tempo, we believe the answer is obvious: buying a Tempo shelter is the most cost-effective, durable, and practical choice for protecting your vehicle from snow, ice, and wind.
Buying pays off: A profitable investment from the first season
After just 1-2 winters, your Tempo shelter has already paid for itself - everything after that is pure savings.
1 year
5 years
10 years
Tempo shelter purchase
~ $700 to 1000
Same shelter still standing
Paid off long ago
Annual rental
$450 to 600
$2250 to 3000
$4500 to 6000
Renting hides hidden costs and headaches
Why renting a car shelter isn’t worth it long-term
- No ownership: You pay year after year and own nothing.
- Vendor dependency: Limited to their schedule for installation and removal.
- Limited availability: High demand in winter means you may be left without a shelter when you need it most.
- Higher long-term costs: After 5 years of rental, you could have bought two Tempo shelters.
Built to last: heavy-duty materials, proven performance
Premium Protection for Harsh Canadian Winters
- High-strength galvanized steel frame, coated with 280 g/m² of zinc – twice the industry standard.
- Industrial-grade fabric, tested by the CTT (Textile Technology Center) for tear strength, UV resistance, and freeze-thaw endurance.
- Engineered to withstand Québec’s harshest winters with ease.
A well-maintained Tempo shelter can easily last 10 years or more, with consistent performance year after year.
Proudly Canadian: Tempo sets the standard
For over 50 years, Tempo has been the trusted name in winter car shelters. Our products are designed in Québec, built to handle real Canadian winters, and available across Canada.