How should I prepare my vehicle for storage?
Storing a Vehicle in a Storage Unit in 5 Steps
There are a few things you should do before storing your car in a storage unit. Review our recommended steps for car storage, less than a year in length below.
1. Perform Basic Vehicle Storage Maintenance
Before you put your vehicle into storage, do some basic maintenance to protect your investment.
2. Protect your Vehicle’s Finish and Deter Pests
Many people underestimate the importance of this next step. Placing a dirty, unkempt car into storage is risky in that you could damage vehicle’s finish or attract unwanted critters. Take the time to do the following to your car before storage.
3. Tires, Brakes, Wipers
4. Protect Your Car for Long-Term Storage
Now that your car is safely inside a storage unit consider the following bonus tips to keep your car in tip-top shape.
5. Protect against Rodents.
Rodents in storage is unavoidable. It is best to take all precautions to keep rodents out of your car if it is going to be sitting unused for a while. Covering the exhaust pipe and air intake is recommended. You can also set traps inside of your storage unit to stop rodents before they make it to the vehicle.
6. If using a car lift.
Car lifts are dangerous. You must read and familiarize yourself with the lift operation manual and follow all directions. Our employees are not permitted to operate the lifts or assist you in its operations. If you use a car lift you absolve Low Cost Storage of any liability as per our rental agreement. You are responsible for the lifts maintenance in good condition.
The Aspen storage facility in Colorado and the Glendora, Stanton and Paramount storage facilities in Southern California are all supervised by us. Our self-storage establishment in Glendora, Stanton and Paramount offer a vast range of storage unit sizes. All of our Low Cost Storage locations in Southern California offer storage space, household storage space and storage units designed to meet specific needs. We offer monthly storage rentals, 24\7 storage entry, roll up and swing doors, drive in access, and coded central gate access. Our Aspen Colorado Storage facility offers a wide range of unit sizes, wine & beverage storage, wine receiving, document storage, inside vehicle storage and much more! In addition, an on-the-spot storage manager will always be present ensuring that your possessions are in a setting that is both clean and safe.