Miami's heat and humidity create accelerated wear on every vehicle component. Battery lifespans are short (2–3 years), tire sun-cracking is fast, AC system stress is constant.
Tropical storm season (June through November) produces post-storm demand spikes. Flooded streets strand vehicles. Drivers who try to cross flooded roads need recovery.
Salt air corrosion is significant for vehicles parked near the coast. Underbody and electrical components corrode faster than inland markets.
Tourist-area lockouts cluster around major hotels and rental car lots. Many lockout calls in Miami are rental car situations where the driver doesn't fully understand the keyless ignition.
Same flat rate from Miami Beach to Kendall.