It’s time to clear out the garage and begin researching automotive storage. Whether you’re looking to store your expensive auto parts in a safe and secure location or are retiring your dream car for the season, renting a storage unit can be an excellent option. Though, it’s important to know how automotive storage tips to ensure optimal storing conditions.
Your Garage is Not The Best Automotive Storage Option
Storing your dream car and expensive auto parts in your garage may seem like a great, affordable option at first. After all, it doesn’t cost you anything to do so. However, the potential risk can end up costing you a significant amount of money in the long run.
For starters, garages aren’t the most secure of places. They can easily be broken into and unfortunately, burglars know that a garage is often full of expensive valuables, such as tools and equipment, which makes it an area that often gets broken into. Additionally, very few garages are wired with a security system. That’s also not to forget mentioning how many times the garage gets left open accidentally and intentionally.
Secondly, the climate in most garages is not ideal for automobiles and auto parts. From the drastic change in temperatures to the moisture levels, this can quickly impair all of your automotive equipment, materials, and parts. There are also many hazardous materials in a garage that can affect the storage conditions drastically if a leak were to occur.
So, while it may be convenient to store your dream car and auto parts in the garage, it is not the best storage option for automobiles.
You Must Properly Prepare Your Car and Parts for Storage
You’ve decided to rent a storage unit to house your automobile and/or auto parts. Excellent choice! However, it’s imperative that you take the extra precautions needed to prep your items for storage to ensure optimal storing conditions.
Firstly, your car and parts must be thoroughly washed and dried – inside and out, prior to placing them in storage. Any dirt and debris left on the surface for a long period of time can result in damage.
Secondly, you’ll want to consider renting a climate-controlled unit to maintain proper temperature and moisture levels for automobile storage. These units also have special ventilation systems in place to prevent condensation buildup, which will protect any items made out of iron and steel, as well as your cars electrical system.
Thirdly, you will want to consider using a car cover to add an extra layer of protection. There are also many additional automobile storage preparations you can do to further protect your prized possessions, such as starting the engine every couple of months, removing the tires and replacing the fluids.
Think Outside of the Unit
When you think of storage units, you likely think of the individual outdoor units you see lining the highway. While these are great options, there are many others that may suit your needs and budget better, such as indoor storage located inside a highly secure and monitored building and units with high-security lockbox.
Now it’s time to decide how you’re going to transport your automobile and parts to the storage facility. BMS Moving & Storage does it all for you. Our professional movers provide full-service moving and storage options, transporting/loading your automobile and parts to our storage options and returning it once again when you’re ready. Our storage facilities are 24/7 monitored and secured to ensure prime storing conditions that also come with a peace of mind.
