What Options to Consider When Storing Your Vehicle

July 1st, 2011 by admin No comments »

The idea and practicality of car storage is becoming ever more popular in modern times, with people following their career’s abroad and circumstances constantly moving and changing. If someone has expended a lot of time, effort and maintenance into their classic car they’ll obviously want to safeguard their investment when circumstances around them might vary, so classic car storage is a practical and realistic option. Classic car and sports vehicle enthusiasts will be especially familiar with the thrill and pleasure of possessing and driving an attractive vehicle. But when they aren’t racing at somewhere like Brands Hatch in Kent or attending various car show’s that can be found across the country circumstances may alter and the time comes to consider storage options for the vehicle.

There are many options available for car storage across the UK, from short-term storage to storing a vehicle over a longer period of time. There are some storage spaces that are deliberately designed for storing classic cars. Generally these storage units are designed to a particular specification and intended for the vehicle to be held in a long-term capacity. These units in particular even house de-humidifiers that control the moisture content and humidity within the space and in doing so hinder the effects of mould, rust formulating on the vehicle and any dust which may accumulate and cause damage. Without moisture present the chemical reactions which usually ensue and consequently lean towards rust and corrosion developing cannot occur. These storage units often offer a high level of security and are usually professionally insulated and sealed to provide the best possible temperatures for the car or vehicle itself. » Read more: What Options to Consider When Storing Your Vehicle

Protecting Your Classic Car From Wicked Winter Weather or the Hot Summer Sun

July 1st, 2011 by admin No comments »

Prior to retirement, I ran a mobile car washing and detailing company. I can recall many of our classic car customers wanted their cars washed and detailed, and a special detail prior to putting them into storage to protect them from the elements. Our franchisees dealing in colder climates gave each of their customer’s cars a complete full detail and wax prior to the owners putting a cover over them and storing them for the winter.

In areas such as Florida, Scottsdale, and the Palm Springs area, our franchisees would detail the cars in late spring, as the snowbirds went back home and then they would park the cars in a climate controlled facility. There was an interesting article the other day in the Palm Desert Sun which featured a small business owner that owns a climate controlled facility called; The Vault. The article appeared in the “It’s My Business” section and was titled; “Safe, Climate-Controlled Place to Store a Vehicle” by Cathy Strong.

The owner recommended that vehicles these stored at temperatures between 78 and 81 degrees at all times in a humidity-free environment, as this protects the leather, paint, and wood. Yes, that would be my experience as well, and by keeping it indoors, the tires would also be in good shape. And speaking of tires I can recommend that a car be put up on blocks, so it does even better, as does not to ruin the tires if they become deflated over the long storage period. » Read more: Protecting Your Classic Car From Wicked Winter Weather or the Hot Summer Sun