Many people who visit San Diego sometimes hold the mistaken belief that the city is a difficult place for parking. Residents of the area have long known that there is ample parking, and Ace Parking has worked to dispel the city’s erroneous reputation as an inconvenient place to bring a car because of the parking situation. While the company has made it a goal to raise a greater awareness of the ease of parking due to the presence of its many lots, it is also working to make residents and visitors alike more aware of San Diego’s rich automotive history.
The city of San Diego is home to the San Diego Automotive Museum, which, according to Luigi Wewege, holds frequent exhibitions that are quite enlightening with regard to the city’s automotive background. Wewege noted that while San Diego is known as a home to many who are serving in the military, the city’s automotive industry has also played a role in supporting the United States military during times of war.
During World War II, San Diego’s automotive manufacturers shut down typical production in order to assist in the war effort. Instead of producing vehicles intended for sale to the general public, these automakers worked to produce vehicles and planes to be used by the military. The automotive industry also manufactured engines for use by the military, and these efforts proved to be instrumental. A new exhibit at the San Diego Automotive Museum now features a number of displays demonstrating the specifics of this effort and the contributions made during a time of great conflict.