Self-storage units designed specifically to store vehicles are known as vehicle storage units. This is one of the best ways of storing and protecting the vehicle from any damage, weather-related or vandalism if you would not want to use it for some time. This is because vehicle storage has padlocks and there are also 24-hour security cameras available that help keep a record of all the happenings on the premises.

1. Things you’ll need to store a vehicle
You would have to ensure certain things before choosing a vehicle storage unit. Some of these essential things have been listed below:

• While storing the vehicle in the storage, you would need to add gas and a stabilizer to the vehicle in order to avoid any rust from the inside; this also prevents any damage that could possibly be caused to the fuel system.
• The oil in the vehicle also needs to be changed. The battery will also need to be removed or disconnected so that you can, rest assured, that the vehicle will start properly when it is time to take it out of the vehicle storage.
• The tire jacks which are under the tires will need to be prevented from turning flat; this will also help reduce the weight on the tires. The vehicle should also be clean from the inside as well as the outside. Preferably, the vehicle should be covered even though it may be secure in the storage unit.

2. Storage facility rules
Most of these vehicle storage units have certain norms and rules that you, as the owner of the vehicle, will need to adhere to. Some of the common ones include the following:

• The vehicle that is being placed in the vehicle storage unit needs to be in a drivable condition.
• The tires of the vehicle must be in good condition and also inflated.
• The vehicle that is placed in the vehicle storage unit needs to be insured and registered.
• Locating an appropriate place for storing your vehicle is quite easy as the Internet or the yellow pages will have information about many vendors.

3. Types of storage to consider
There are various types of vehicle storage units—such as a self-storage; enclosed, indoor, and covered storages; and parking lots—which have their own sets of pros and cons. You would need to decide which type of vehicle storage unit is the best for you depending upon the size and condition of the vehicle that you would wish to put in the storage unit. Also, your decision should also be based on your budget as well as the time period for which the vehicle needs to be left into the storage unit.