What is the cost of car storage?
21st September 2020Best New Cars 2021
23rd November 2020
Once again we are heading back in to a lockdown.
Add that to the weather turning cold and wet, then it's time to start thinking about how storing your car in lockdown.
Thankfully, this lockdown, we are able to leave our homes for exercise and our own mental wellbeing.
So, for your own peace of mind, wouldn't it be good to know you car is safe?.
Here is a quick guide to what you should be considering when you decide to store your car during lockdown.
How long will you store your car?
It maybe that you want to simply store your car during the week and get access to it when you fancy a drive!
It maybe that you need to store it away over the winter months to protect your car from the terrible British weather.
Alternatively you may be leaving the country, or not able to get back in to the UK, and need a long term car storage solution.
Storacar have a range of
car storage options to suit whichever length of car storage you need.
Wash and clean your car
Your car may just be sat there for months on end but it is always advised to get it spic and span before you drop it off at Storacar.
It really does help to stop any bugs or bad stuff getting in to the paintwork.
Pump up your tyres
Inflate your tires to the maximum PSI rating to the tires from developing flat spots. Don't worry about removing modern radial tires.
You can leave the car in neutral with the parking brake disengaged or, if you have an automatic car, you can leave it in park.
Invest in a good car cover
Now we know your car won't complain about the cold however you may grumble if any dust or debris gets on to your vehicle. We recommend a car cover. For more advice why not read our guide on
how to choose a car cover
General Car Maintenance
Here is a little checklist of the things you should also do to ensure your car stays in tip top shape over lockdown and when you car is in storage.
Fill up with fuel to limit condensation and help prevent rusting.
Check your oil as older oil can cause damage to the engine if it is left for quite a while.
Pump up your tyres to avoid tyre spotting.
Maintain your car while in storage
Storacar offer a unique car maintenance service called the
Active Storage Programme.
It's a monthly checkup of your car to keep it in roadworthy condition whilst your vehicle is in long term storage.
Every 30 days we will check the tyres and general condition of the vehicle, run the engine to keep up the working temperature, plus complete a battery check and charge to keep your battery at full capacity.