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Mar 6th, 2019, 09:00 | #1 |
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Classic Car Storage
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I have a P1800 currently covered up sitting on the drive. As I wont be using it for a while, I am asking if anyone can recommend a car storage facility in the South London, North Kent areas. I have checked the internet but all seem to be either on the wrong side of London or the home counties, hence the call for local knowledge. Many Thanks. Regards, Kevin. |
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Mar 6th, 2019, 12:02 | #3 |
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I live SE of J8 of the M25 and have had my name down for a Council rented garage since last year...... so far none available. Due pressure on Councils to provide more and more housing, some garage blocks (specifically Crawley) are demolishing them and putting up starter-homes. Its sheer economics unfortunately, as the trend is for the modern family to use garages as shed/kitchen extensions - cars are no longer considered as needing to be kept warm and dry.
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Mar 6th, 2019, 14:13 | #4 |
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For a completely unrelated situation I was looking at car storage near to my Father and found a place by putting the search term "classic car storage Croydon" into an internet search engine - goodness knows what they're like but there's a start (!)
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Mar 6th, 2019, 17:12 | #5 |
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There are hundreds of 'secure storage' facilities springing up everywhere. They normally provide 20ft x 8ft shipping containers which are ideal for single car storage.
Condensation can be a problem but many are now insulation lined and/or ventilation installed. Cost is my area (Cheshire) is generally around £25 per month. Give google a try -secure container storage or something similar. Paul |
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Jul 4th, 2019, 23:52 | #8 |
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Hi, would you think a shipping container might be suitable as a general garage (as opposed to a storage solution)? I'm having a difficult time finding a secure garage to rent in Sheffield but have been offered the use of a shipping container. I'd not be using the car every day (P1800) but am thinking it'll be rather tight getting in and out of it with the door open....
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Jul 6th, 2019, 17:08 | #9 |
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Sadly it's mostly terraced houses and those that did have garages have mostly turned them into extra living rooms. Garages are a very rare commodity in these parts. I've spoken to the couple of people who do have them and they're just not up for it
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Mar 21st, 2019, 19:42 | #10 |
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If you don’t mind a drive down I have a secure, lite and powered space available in my unit in oving, Chichester. My brother lives in Brockley and I can make it to his in an hour 30. I was going to advertise it on here as I got rid of my 1800 project but still have a 69 2 door amazon. It’s a large space with good access, cameras, security lighting etc. Limited access as there is only 4 of us on site and I live 2 miles away.
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