The sun has set on summer, the pools are closed, the sunscreen is packed away, and the patio umbrella has been lowered for the last time.  It is also the time for the summer car to make that last slow drive into winter slumber.  The roads of winter are not for the faint of heart and are not forgiving to a free-wheeling summer car.  The dilemma that faces many of us today is where to store the beloved summer car.  It is not an item that can be tucked away in the shed or the corner of the basement, it requires proper storage.   Green Storage has many different sized units, in many convenient locations to serve you.  Let us share with you some tips to make storing your summer car safe and secure.

Selection of a Suitable Storage Location

Selection of a storage location is the first step and it is important that you choose one that is reputable.  You will also want to ensure that is has an appropriate climate-controlled environment.  This is to ensure that your car is stored correctly to maintain it in it’s optimal running condition.   Our sites offer units in a climate-controlled environment to help maintain your cherished asset.  Our premises have 24/7 recorded video surveillance as well as a full site security system. 

Insurance is a Good Choice

A very prudent step when storing your vehicle is to make sure that your insurance is up to date.  Stored vehicles still need the comprehensive coverage.  Speak to your insurance agent as well as our friendly and knowledgeable staff to ensure that you have all your options covered.  

A Clean Finish means a Clean Start

You should always put your vehicle away clean.  This means a good and thorough cleaning is in order, make sure that all road debris, insects and even those nasty bird droppings are cleaned from your summer car.  All of these are corrosive and over an extended period will damage the paint.  If you are cleaning the exterior, it makes sense to clean the interior as well.  Make sure that all crumbs are vacuumed out and stains are addressed.  A small investment of time now can make a huge difference for the following summer.

Stabilize your Vehicle

Gasoline will break down when it is idle, and this will cause damage to your engine, specifically your fuel injection components and your carburetor.  Investing in a good quality fuel stabilizer will ward off the ill effects of inactivity.  You should always drive the car for a short distance after adding the fuel stabilizer to ensure it is throughout the entire system.  Make sure that all fluids are topped up and clean.

The Battery

Finally, let’s get to the heart of the matter, the battery!  A battery left unused for long periods of time will lose its charge.  You should remove the battery and store it in a dry, safe location. A good practice to ensure that you are up and running next season is to use a trickle charger.  These are invaluable to keep the battery charged when it removed from the vehicle. 

Your summer car has seen many wonderful adventures and taking the time to properly store it means that it will be ready to embark on many more. Make an informed choice for your summer car storage needs.  Call us at Green Storage at 1 (844)-50-GREEN or visit one of our Ontario self-storage locations today!  We are your dependable full-service, self-storage provider in Ontario and we look forward to assisting you.