Unlike Car of the Month, which spotlights a single vehicle, Featured Garage of the Month showcases an owner's entire Garage profile — every car logged, plus their Customization Stories and reviews. Selection is editorial, not a public vote: the community team reviews eligible Public-visibility Garages monthly and picks one based on completeness, photo quality, and story depth, then features it site-wide for a month.
At a glance
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Selection method | Editorial pick, not public vote |
| Eligibility | Garage set to Public visibility, at least 1 verified vehicle |
| Selection frequency | Monthly |
| Feature duration | One calendar month |
| Self-nomination | Allowed via a short form, not required |
How this differs from Car of the Month
Car of the Month is a community vote on a single vehicle. Featured Garage of the Month is an editorial selection of an owner's whole profile — useful when someone's story is really about a collection, a build progression across several cars, or years of documented ownership rather than one standout vehicle.
Eligibility requirements
- Garage visibility set to Public (Private and Friends-only Garages aren't visible to the selection team).
- At least one vehicle with a Verified Owner badge.
- No unresolved policy violations on the account (e.g., a review currently under appeal for a violation, not a dispute).
How the monthly pick is made
The community team pulls the pool of eligible Public Garages, weighted toward ones with recent activity — new photos, a completed Customization Story, an updated service log — rather than a static profile from years ago. From that shortlist, an editor picks based on completeness across cars, photo quality, and whether there's an actual narrative (a restoration in progress, a daily-driver-to-track-car conversion, a multi-generation family fleet).
| Weighted factor | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Recent activity | Keeps features current rather than stale |
| Photo quality across vehicles | Feature is highly visual on the homepage |
| Depth of story | A collection or build progression reads better than a single spec list |
| Verified ownership | Confirms the profile reflects real cars |
Self-nomination
You don't have to wait to be discovered. A short "Nominate my Garage" form is available from your own Garage page; submitting it adds you to the pool the editorial team reviews, but doesn't guarantee selection or a specific timeline.
This is not a paid placement and can't be purchased or guaranteed by a dealership, manufacturer, or aftermarket brand — selection is made by the editorial team based solely on the criteria above.
What the feature includes
A featured Garage gets a dedicated profile page linked from the homepage, a short written introduction from the editorial team, and cross-links from any Customization Stories or reviews already published under that account.
Frequently asked questions
Is Featured Garage of the Month a public vote?
Can I nominate my own Garage?
Does my Garage need to be public to be considered?
Can a dealership or brand pay to be featured?
Do all my vehicles need Verified Owner badges?
Sources & further reading
Figures, prices and policy details were current at the last-updated date above. Automotive pricing, incentives and regulations change frequently — verify time-sensitive details with the linked primary sources. Read our editorial policy and fact-checking standards.
