| Storage areas can be used for storing cars. If you're | | | | be a source of damage if not handled properly. |
| Jay Leno, you're well aware of this. | | | | Make sure it's properly serviced - if in an area that |
| Protection of your vehicle is a big factor in choosing a | | | | gets cold make sure nothing can be damaged by |
| storage center. While you can park outside in many | | | | freezing. While we check antifreeze levels in vehicles |
| locations, for classic cars you'll want to offer more | | | | we drive before winter it's easy to forget vehicles in |
| protection for your investment. Along with selection of | | | | storage need maintenance for temperature changes |
| the right storage center there are some things you | | | | too. |
| need to do before storing your car. | | | | Protection from mice and pests is a big consideration. |
| Car collectors have tips and tricks on keeping their | | | | Finding a chewed seat that's been used to raise mice |
| vehicles in tip top shape. For storing a vehicle one | | | | is not the way you want to come back to your ride. |
| points out "Fuel treatment is the big issue - the fuel that | | | | Have bait in the storage unit and take precautions to |
| we use now may start to go bad after as little as 3 or | | | | keep mice, bugs and such out. Make sure the unit |
| 4 months - way less than it used to be." | | | | doesn't allow birds to get in. Having your car sparkling |
| This is an important factor that can cause damage | | | | before putting it in does little good if there's a nest |
| you don't see to your car. While there's many views | | | | above it in storage that results in damage to the |
| people see when they look at a beautifully restored '57 | | | | vehicle before you catch the problem. |
| Chevy or '65 Mustang the one who notices how it | | | | The storage area needs to be as dry as possible. This |
| drives and performs is you, and it pays to keep it in the | | | | prevents rust and mildew, two big problems for classic |
| same outstanding condition as the exterior shows. | | | | cars that are better prevented than fixed. For short |
| Another big point is to clean the car thoroughly inside | | | | term storage - a year or so - these tasks help insure |
| and out. Eliminate any bird droppings or other debris | | | | that your car remains in good condition and although |
| that can damage the paint; remove soiled rags that | | | | they can be seen as little things the importance of |
| can gather moisture or stain carpet. This keeps the | | | | them can't be stressed enough. When you wash your |
| vehicle from physical seen damage inside and out, and | | | | car one wet sponge left in the back can be a source |
| insures that the work you've put into restoring a | | | | of dampness, which can draw bugs or mold, which |
| treasure doesn't go to waste. | | | | can damage the carpet. |
| One restorer of a '72 Chevy Nova noted "It's a good | | | | Some owners recommend having your vehicle raised |
| idea to remove the battery to prevent corrosion on | | | | on blocks for extended periods of storage to |
| the cables, tray and surrounding area; there are trickle | | | | preserve the tires. |
| chargers specifically made to prolong the battery's life | | | | Taking steps to store your vehicle properly is just |
| while it's in storage. " While the battery is sometimes | | | | good maintenance! |
| seen as the least expensive part of the project, it can | | | | |