Putting your P and J into storage

[maddog-uk]

OK Folks I am wondering if anyone has put there car into storage and can recommend a company based on personal experience. I may well have to work abroad for a couple of years and I want to explore the options. I am personally after a company that would actually take my car out and drive it to keep it going etc. Thoughts.... Its not definate yet so for those that have met me, dont be too glum just yet!

[docevi1]

there is a company up here who do that (near Darlington)

[Ffirg 005]

2 years on a virtually new car? You'll lose at least 12k off the value plus the costs of storage.... I know how much you love it Simon but if I was you I would be planning to sell and get a new dream motor when I come back.

Something else to consider is whether two years means two years. This Kiwi came to the UK for 18 months..... 4 years ago!

Don

[maddog-uk]

I know...but I also would still be coming back to the UK so could drive it as well when I am home! So I am very undecided. I definately need to store it for a few months later this year anyway, so I guess it can be a dress rehearsal!

[TheLemming]

Cant you ship it across to the states for a year? Then make the decision to keep, store or sell.

IIRC you can import a car, any car, for 12 months. Subaru brought in their 22B demo cars that way a couple of years ago and I believe the same regs are still in force.

Could be worth a thought, as although its going to cost a few K to transport it across, defray that against hire car costs (or purchase costs) while your out there and it doesnt look too bad.

[whitey]

Ffirg 005 said:

Something else to consider is whether two years means two years. This Kiwi came to the UK for 18 months..... 4 years ago! Don

This kiwi came for 6 months......10 years ago!!

[maddog-uk]

TheLemming said:

Cant you ship it across to the states for a year? Then make the decision to keep, store or sell. IIRC you can import a car, any car, for 12 months. Subaru brought in their 22B demo cars that way a couple of years ago and I believe the same regs are still in force. Could be worth a thought, as although its going to cost a few K to transport it across, defray that against hire car costs (or purchase costs) while your out there and it doesnt look too bad.

I know, I even started to ask my dealer about how I could offer a package holiday to a service technician if necessary. Certainly its a thought! Wonder how many miles I would clock up!!

[parrot of doom]

The car will be losing money while in storage (which will also cost you money) - and you won't even have the use of it.

Unless you're loaded or the car has extreme sentimental value, I'd sell it and upon your return buy another one. Its by far the cheapest option, and with the money you save you could actually buy a nicer, newer model.

[nickfb1]

parrot of doom said:

buy a nicer model.

T350 then

>> Edited by nickfb1 on Friday 6th May 14:04

[budaholic]

You could store it at my house, and I'd drive it every day for you,

Bud

[Plotloss]

If you're only going for 12 months you can take it with you I believe, they will grant some sort of temporary license for it.

Its about a grand to ship so worth looking into.

[maddog-uk]

Thanks for the advice and offers, i know shipping it here (Us) would be an option, its just the hassle of servicing it that would frustrate me!

Still holding out if anyone has ever used a storage company and wants to give me a name! I still need to store it for 2 months later this year!

[Nickccc]

Skater Motorsport,
They looked after mine after a bike spill put me out of action. They will store it(humidity and temp controled), they will run it up to temp and drive it every week. Gatwick area, they advertise on the oily pages.
Nick