Typically, the words “car storage” bring up thoughts of long-term storage for your vehicle. Many people use self storage to store their cars long-term, but that isn’t the only situation someone may need car storage. Depending on your city, it might make sense to park your car at a storage facility to avoid possible break-ins, inclement weather or to avoid endless street-parking fees. Various Security Public Storage locations offer outdoor parking spaces that can be used for car storage, while others have indoor storage spaces large enough to protect your investment.
When to Use Car Storage for Parking
For our customers in larger, urban areas, parking spaces on the street can be difficult to secure and, if you don’t have assigned parking, finding a spot can be a nightmare. You may find yourself parking blocks away, and if you live in a rainy climate like Portland, this could mean a very damp walk home. If you don’t use your car daily and it’s parked on a far away street, you may experience feelings of paranoia, wondering if your car is OK.
Using car storage at SPS can provide you with an easily accessible parking space for your vehicle in a facility monitored by 24-hour video surveillance. All of our storage units include individual security alarms, which adds to the peace of mind our customers feel when renting storage space from our company.
Avoid Potential Break-Ins
One of the biggest concerns for people having to park their vehicles on the street is the threat of break-ins. Even if you have car insurance, break-ins can be devastating. The inconvenience and expense of having to replace broken glass and stolen items and the lingering feeling or vulnerability all take their toll. Storing your car at a storage facility when it isn’t in use provides you with the confidence you deserve. Our advanced security measures provide our customers with the best protection possible.
- 24-Hour Video Surveillance — Every SPS facility uses 24-hour high-def video surveillance. We have ample cameras spread strategically throughout our facilities, and they are monitored by our resident storage managers.
- Individual Security Alarms — All of our storage units include individual security alarms. Security is our top priority, which means we take every precaution necessary to protect your belongings while they are stored at SPS.
- Limited Gate Access — In order to enter any SPS location, a unique PIN must be input at the gate. We assign your code, and only current renters with active codes are allowed to access our facilities.
- Well-Lit Facilities — We want you to feel safe and comfortable when visiting our facilities, which is why we have well-lit aisles. Great lighting paired with our high-def video surveillance also helps us identify any security threats.
- Resident Managers — Most of our managers live on site or very close by, which allows them to monitor the video surveillance systems and respond promptly if there is a possibility of a threat, 24/7.
Dodge Inclement Weather
Renting a covered parking space or storage unit for car storage helps protect your vehicle from the elements. Our renters living in climates with extreme weather, be it rain, snow or high temperatures, often need a place to store their cars to protect against damage. For example, if you have a convertible and want to protect the interior from possible moisture or sun damage, a storage unit or covered parking space can help keep your vehicle safe from the elements.
Our customers living in warmer areas of the country, like Southern California, may want to protect vehicles from possible sun damage. Ongoing direct contact with the sun can result in faded paint jobs and leather damage. Our customers living near the Pacific and Atlantic oceans also may have to worry about salty air and humidity causing rust or mold. Car storage keeps your vehicle protected inside of a storage unit and out of the salty air.
Extra Vehicles and Corporate Fleets
Car storage at SPS is a great solution for businesses with corporate vehicle fleets. If your business doesn’t have room to park multiple vans, work trucks and trailers, having off-site parking at SPS may be ideal. From construction to delivery services, your corporate vehicle investment is worth protecting.
For personal car storage, it’s possible you may have more than one vehicle or maybe a couple of motorcycles. Car storage at SPS helps you free up space in your garage by providing space to park your extra vehicles. Whether your HOA is after you to move cars parked on the street or you simply don’t have space for motorcycles at home, storing your vehicles in a secure place away from home is an excellent option.
Car Storage Solutions at SPS
At SPS, we’re focused on providing our customers with the best possible storage experience, state-of-the-art security systems and excellent customer service. City dwellers may have trouble finding parking, constantly having to move vehicles, or accumulating a stack of packing tickets. Using car storage at a nearby SPS location may be the best solution for your parking needs. In smaller towns, the motivation for car storage may be different, but SPS has a storage solution when you need a parking space for your vehicle.
Find the storage facility nearest you and ask our professional, onsite management team about car storage options to make your life easier.