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Car Storage an Ideal Solution for Vehicle Protection

by Carsurfer Admin on 2017/03/07 in Auto Protection with Comments Off on Car Storage an Ideal Solution for Vehicle Protection

A vehicle owner may need to rent a car storage facility for several reasons. The vehicle owner may have a garage that can only fit one vehicle but he owns more than one vehicle.  Or he could be going for a long-distance travel. At such times vehicle owners, may not want to leave their vehicle behind in their garage without any supervision for a long time. It also is possible that the vehicle owner is going during winter and, does not want to leave the vehicle behind in the garage during the long harsh winter without any heat.

At such times, when you leave your car in a storage facility not only is the car protected against burglars, but also protected against pests, insects, hazardous elements, nature’s furies such as the harsh sun which can dull the car paint or earth’s moisture which could rust your car. Such facilities also prevent mildew forming on the surface of your car. Car storage facilities usually have dehumidifiers to keep away the moisture.

When you use self storage units to store your vehicle, you should ensure that these units are climate controlled. Such storage units also need to have temperature and humidity control as well.  The reasons why these car storage units are ideal are that they are cost effective.  These facilities usually have surveillance cameras, fire alarms and intruder alarms so that you can store your car or other vehicles in the storage units without much worry. Many storage units even allow you to choose what components and materials you want to build the storage unit out of.

Important Tips to Remember

However, if you want to store your car in storage, there are a few things you need to do as well to ensure that your car is not damaged during the storage time. The car should be free of dust as there could be stains in the interior that could damage the paint. Therefore, you should wash the car beforehand to remove any debris. When you clean the interior of your car thoroughly, the chances of permanent stains decrease immensely. You should also fill the gas tank so that there is no moisture left in the tank. You should also change the engine oil as well. Lubricate the car door hinges to allow the hinges to open with ease, and to prevent rust formation.

People sometimes opt for shared car storages as it is a cheaper option. This is required when there is no proper location to store your car, and you don’t want to spend much money on storage units. Shared storage units also keep excessive temperatures, moisture and pests at bay. There are fully enclosed storage units so the damage caused is minimized especially in areas with fluctuating temperature or extreme temperatures. Some of these storage units offer maximum security such as pin entry system and 24/7 cameras and alarms in storage units. Using these storage options, you can store your treasured vehicles such as classic or expensive cars.

Car storage units are also good for flood prone areas and areas with harsh cold winters. Also, it is ideal if you are an international student, and you cannot afford the extra baggage as it is too expensive. When you use storage facilities, you free space in your house while still ensuring that your vehicle does not get damaged.  This is a wise option as not only your vehicle is protected, but also the parts of the vehicle as well. Later when you use your vehicle, you will still get the mileage and will be able to use gas optimally.

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Roads Towards Ample Auto Shop Storage

by Carsurfer Admin on 2016/03/04 in Auto Garage with Comments Off on Roads Towards Ample Auto Shop Storage

There is never enough storage space in an average car repair shop. Since mechanics have to be productive and efficient throughout their work day, they need to arrange and keep their tools and machines in apple-pie order. This is why many of them adapt storage containers and items of furniture from other shops to create ample storage space in their garages. We have analyzed some of their solutions and made a short overview of the most practical ones.

Cleaning-friendly flooring

Although not directly a member of the storage crew, the floor is the foundation of every garage. Due to the fact that garages have the highest spill rate when it comes to car oils and grease, the flooring has to be made of easily cleaned and affordable material. If you want to make your garage floor a firm and cleaning-friendly area, the only thing you should do is cover it with epoxy. However, we have to place a disclaimer here – since it can also get pretty slippery when covered with water, epoxy should be used only for the garage area on which the fluids in a car are checked and changed.

Repairs on wheels

Car repair shops are usually full of heavy and bulky machines and other massive devices. In order to be able to free the space you need at every single moment inside the garage, it would be wise to install wheels to each and every machine, chair and device that you use there. That way you will be able to move them whenever they are needed by other mechanics. Also, your workers will have better work conditions, since they will not have to lift that heavy stuff anymore.

Saving nuts and bolts

When talking about car repairs and places that provide such services, it is clear that they literally contain loads of nuts and bolts. Losing those tiny parts could result in losing a customer from whose car they have been removed, too. Such an outcome would not only be an unpleasant situation, but pretty bad marketing, as well. Out of all these reasons, every garage needs to have a sufficient number of proper containers for small tools and tiny parts. From old cardboard holders thrown out of some old library to adjustable pallet racks that can cover the overhead area, you can repurpose various containers to store your precious parts.

Walls as tool sheds

While smaller tools can be easily accommodated on racks, larger items need a different treatment. A skilful mechanic needs a drill, several storage hooks and a few metal boxes to turn their garage walls into tool havens. Tools such as pliers, screwdrivers and wrenches can be stored in metal boxes. On the other hand, wall hooks are a perfect solution for those massive tools, like mallets, large hammers and crowbars. If you want to get more inspiration to organize your garage tool in an efficient way, you should definitely check out these ideas.

The key of an efficient business is fine space organization. Getting enough storage units to accommodate all the spare parts, as well as large and small tools is a must for every mechanic who wants to be productive. Only a well-organized garage will give you enough room and time to run a successful car repairing business.

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