Car
Storage Near Me
Are you leaving the country
temporarily and looking for a place to leave your vehicle? Do you have a
motorcycle or a convertible that you want to store through the winter months?
Or do you have a rarely-driven vintage car that needs year-round protection? If
you’ve been looking for car storage near your home, you’ll know that conventional
storage facilities can be expensive and located an inconvenient distance from
your home. Fortunately, the sharing economy has given us a better option:
space-sharing.
Space-sharing, like Airbnb,
matches people who can provide a service with those seeking a service. Sign up,
and you can be paired with a someone in your neighbourhood who has space to
spare, at a fraction of the cost that a conventional facility would charge.
This simple -- yet genius -- idea is catching fire across Canada.
Safe and
Reliable
Some people are attracted to the
concept of space-sharing, but are concerned about how it will work or wondering
whether or not their belongings will be safe. Of course, when you’re storing a
car or other vehicle, you’ll want to make sure that your investment is
protected. You can minimize safety concerns by using a reliable company with
good systems in place. Here’s how to help to ensure a safe environment for your
property:
- Visit the website of a space-sharing company. (Use a platform
that is dedicated to space-sharing, not a "buy and sell” site.) Learn how it
works.
- Read reviews of the company or talk to someone who uses it, when
that’s possible.
- Make sure the company offers safeguards such as:
- A legal
agreement signed by both parties that specifies the terms of the arrangement.
- Advice
about insurance, if necessary.
- A secure
payment system that goes through the company’s platform and uses a reputable
system (such as PayPal).
Finding a
Match
Once you’ve ascertained that the
space-share company is reliable, it’s a fairly simple process: register -- for
free -- and specify what type of space you’re looking for. The company will
provide you with the options that are nearest to you.
You should meet with the host and
inspect the space to make sure that it’s suited to your needs. Consider aspects
such as:
- Climate
control. (Is it temperature-controlled? Is it dry and leakproof?)
- Pest
control. (Has the host ever had problems with mice, for example?)
- Ventilation. (Does
the air smell musty?)
- Location. (How
convenient will the storage location be for you?)
- Moisture
barrier. (Will there be a tarp or other barrier under the vehicle?)
If the you and the host decide to
go forward, you can discuss the sorts of terms that you are interested in. One
of the topics you’ll need to negotiate is how you will get access to the site –
will you be provided with a key for 24/7 access, or will you need to contact
the host in advance to gain access? You may also want to talk about how the vehicle will be
stored – will you be removing the battery and adding fuel stabilizer,
for example, or using a cover on the car? The space-share company can
facilitate this part of the process.
Visit a space-sharing website
today, and learn more about this 21st century solution. Store your
vehicle cheaply and easily in your neighbourhood!