Heading for an extended holiday? Or are you just prepping for winter and want to protect your vehicle from the elements?
Whatever your reason is, vehicle storage is important. Not all Melburnians have a garage at their house. On top of that, parking is scarce and expensive.
So, we will propose an interesting way to achieve secure vehicle storage. Vehicle storage is a storage method where the vehicle is inserted into a shipping container and kept for storage.
Unique, isn’t it? Keep scrolling to learn more about vehicle storage and the cost to rent it.
First Off, Why Do I Need Vehicle Storage?
Why do you need vehicle storage? There are many reasons why people need vehicle storage, such as;
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Going on a holiday and no one can care for the car
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Leaving the country for work or business
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No garage space in the house
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Parking space is expensive
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Shielding vehicles from extreme weather
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Protecting luxury vehicles
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Preventing vandalism and theft
These are just some of the usual reasons people use vehicle storage. There are other reasons out there, and all reasons are valid. So, if you feel like you need vehicle storage, never hesitate to ask.
How Does Vehicle Storage Work?
Simple. Your vehicle – be it a car, a trailer, a jet ski, or a boat – will be put inside a storage container. Does something like this exist? Yes, there are a lot of temporary storage containers in Melbourne.
Most of the time, these storage containers are used to store household items, office furniture, or business stock. However, the largest container on offer, 20ft containers, can fit a vehicle snugly.
There are two vehicle collection options to choose from, which are;
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Pickup and Delivery Service
Pickup and delivery service is a collection method where the company sends a truck to collect your vehicle. Then, they will store your vehicle inside a container. When you need it back, the company will redeliver it back to you.
If it’s easier for you to deliver the vehicle on your own, then you are more than welcome. The company will get the container ready for you. After that, you can collect your vehicle yourself.
Pretty convenient, right? Other than that, all containers have no fixed-term contract. Basically, you can rent them forever. You can just extend the rental week by week and keep the container for as long as you like.
How Big Is The Container?
The container usually used for vehicle storage is the 20ft container. This container has the dimensions of 6 m (length) x 2.4 m (width) x 2.6 m (height). One container can fit most cars with room to spare.
You can put other things in the spare space, like excess things from your home. That way, you pay for more than vehicle storage.
Are the Containers Secure?
It is as secure as it can be. The containers are made from impenetrable quality steel. Attempts for access with brute force won’t be successful.
Plus, the steel is weatherproof, dustproof, and vermin-proof. Therefore, you won’t need to worry about damage caused by the elements.
To keep your car from bumping against the container walls, there will be tie-downs provided. Your car will be tied to the railings inside the container to keep it from moving.
Moreover, your car will be covered with furniture blankets that are shock-absorbent. Hence, damage from bumping and jostling can be minimised.
On top of all that, the container will be stored alongside other containers in a secure storage facility. The facility will be equipped with CCTV and alarm systems 24/7. There will also be staff monitoring for the whole day.
How Much for One Container?
One 20ft storage container is $8.56 per day or $59.95 per week. That is the standard price for 20ft containers in the storage industry.
Sometimes you have to pay more than that. There is an option called pickup and delivery service. For this service, you will need to pay the delivery fee.
However, you will only pay this once. After your car is stored, there won’t be any more delivery fees.
Other things you might need to pay for are protective materials, like furniture blankets and tie-downs. Although they are cheap, you might need a lot of them and that can cut a lot from your budget.
But, you can easily find an industry leader that provides all that protective materials for free to save money. Make sure to choose the company wisely.
Conclusion
Vehicle storage sure does sound unique, but it is an effective storage solution. The steel container keeps your car safe against theft and weather damage. Moreover, the container is also monitored constantly with CCTV and alarm systems.
The container is also cheap. Only $59.95 per week, you can store your car alongside other excess things from your house with no extra fee.
Interested to try this unique, never-seen-before storage method?