On social media, many viewers were stunned as a woman revealed she paid $400–$600 to park in a stacker garage, only for her car to get stuck under a Tesla.
TikTok user’s arking nightmare goes viral
A woman in the U.S. faced a frustrating situation after paying between $400 and $600 for a stacker garage spot. The mechanical system left her car trapped under a Tesla, preventing her from leaving for work.
On social media, a TikTok user Dalal (@delshk) shared her ordeal in a viral video.
The clip has amassed nearly three million views, sparking outrage and debate.
How the stacker system failed
Dalal encountered multiple errors while trying to retrieve her car. Despite following instructions, the system refused to release her vehicle.
She explained that she had to press a key fob against a control panel. The system should have allowed her access, but it only displayed an error message: “Please close door manually.”
Even after ensuring all surrounding gates were closed, the system would not respond. Her car remained trapped under another vehicle.
What are stacker garages?
Stacker garages use mechanical platforms to lift and store vehicles vertically. The concept is designed to maximize parking space in crowded cities.
While efficient in theory, poorly maintained systems can cause major problems. Dalal’s experience highlights the potential risks of relying on automated parking technology.
Social media reactions
Dalal’s video quickly went viral and sparked debate among viewers.
@delshk F parking stackers, me and my homies hate parking stackers. And now I’m late for work waiting for maintenance.
Many TikTok users expressed disbelief and frustration over Dalal’s experience.
While, some had never heard of stacker garages and were shocked by the concept. Others agreed that the system seemed unreliable and not worth the high price.
One person said: I’m late for work because the garage vending machine won’t give me my car?!
A second wrote: I’m so poor that I didn’t even know this was a thing.
While a third commented: Dude in an emergency situation that’s a hazard
Another added: So, if one of your neighbors has an oil leak, you could come down to motor oil on the hood / windshield of your car??? Absolutely not
Someone else said: $400-600 to park in your own apt building garage?? Wow these apts complexes are really knocking ppls heads off!!
After a stressful struggle, Dalal finally managed to retrieve her car with assistance. However, her warning was clear: Avoid stacker parking if possible.
Her viral video has sparked discussions about parking technology and the need for better system maintenance. Until improvements are made, stacker garages may remain a risky option for drivers.