While you may have enough closet space in your home to keep your clothes and accessories safe, parking your vintage car in a crammed garage may not be an option for you. Many families who have more than one car usually run out of space at home to make sure that each vehicle is parked securely. At other times, when families head out for month long vacations, car storage again becomes a necessity.
It may sound easy and simple to park your car in a rented facility, however, there is a lot to consider and think about before randomly picking a storage facility. Will the parking be outdoor or indoor? How much rent are you willing to pay? How safe is the parking facility? What is the location of the storage unit? These questions need definite answers for your mind to be at ease regarding paid car storage.
Is The Storage Unit As Big As Your Car?
Typically, an empty unit looks pretty big. When you visit a parking unit, you may feel that it looks big enough for your car. This is one of the most common mistakes made by those using a storage facility for the first time. It is essential that you first measure your car before picking out a storage unit. The common size for a compact vehicle is 10’x20’; however, since every car or van has different specifications, generalizing this size would be incorrect.
Full sized vehicles normally require the unit to be at least 20 feet in depth; and width? Well, you need to ensure that the unit is wide enough to let you drive in and out safely without damaging the sides.
How to Ensure Car Safety in Self Storage Units
A car is more prone to damage if it stands idle in a facility, than it is on the road. Hence, it is important that you make sure your vehicle is taken care of while it is parked in an indoor or outdoor unit. Some common concerns in this regard are addressed below.
• To prevent rodent attack on internal wires, placing moth balls under the hood helps scare them away.
• Placing moisture absorbents in the car prevents the buildup of mold and mildew.
• Fixing a fuel stabilizer can prevent varnish and corrosion in fuel lines.
• Placing a car cover on top ensures protection from dust and scratches.
Any Particulars to Keep In Mind?
Definitely. Car Storage facilities often impose rules that govern the type of cars that can be stored and the documents needed. Some of these rules dictate that the car should:
• Be working fine
• Have all the necessary registration documents
• Be insured, with a proof of insurance provided before renting a unit.
Other than these, not all storage companies allow for on-site repairs that cause a racket on the facility; nor do they permit parking an extremely old vehicle outdoors. Since these rules differ from facility to facility, it is important that you pick a storage company from Ultimate Storage and get in touch with the management before making any decisions.
