danny99

Long story short I am moving and won't have a garage .

What are my storage options to avoid snow and salt?

A 10 x 20 unit here at a self storage facility is almost $300! Some places $335 (North NJ) That won't be an option for me.

I've been thinking of everything.. Parking my car (when it's expected to snow) at the mall parking deck garage (probably illegal and they might tow me) or parking it underneath some office building to protect it from snow.

Throwing a cover on it and keeping it in my condo complex that I am moving to isnt an option, the parking is crowded and a lot of snow/slush will get in I'm sure.

Any other clever and unexpensive ideas? I've heard of some far upstate NY rural places charge only $100 for 10 x 20 units but I've yet to find any.

knewblewkorvette

$300!
I thought $127 was bad as I had to rent one in winter time for my 98.
Definitely shop around. Smaller towns will be cheaper.

The Rabbi

Snow won't melt a Corvette. Check with manager of office bldg nearby with covered parking and ask permission.

rrwirsi

Danny99, I feel your pain not having a garage. My C5 04 vert sets outside all year long. I use a top up cover to protect the convert top but I do not mind snow/rain to touch the car. The car will not melt! I just make sure I have layers of polish on the surface of the car. I drive the car during the winter when no snow or salt on the roads to keep the battery charged. I like driving the car all 12 months.

imgn tht

Any friends or neighbors that can rent or let you use their garage for free? Check with your elderly neighbors. When I was growing up my brother scored the garage across the street from us for his '79 Camaro. Older women, lived by herself and didn't drive with a 2-car garage. He parked it right in the middle and it gave her room to move around for lawn tools and such. He repaid her by shoveling snow for her or other odds and ends she may need help with.

Murph56

Hello,


Just a thought; I too live in the northern climate and don't have access to a garage either. I'm not sure about your location, but I did some searching on the internet and found that the local fair grounds (about 15 miles away) rents there commercial buildings during the winter just for that purpose. They charged me by the linear foot so a month cost me roughly $28.00. Just thought I would throw it out there.

1blkc4

check out rhino bag zip it up works well

deejbee

I've stored cars in those storage places before with no issues, although at the price you mentioned that is outrageous.

Maybe contact a car club in your area? We have a place that is indoors, heated, secure for $100 CAD a month but it was a fluke finding it. But I know there are lots of places in my area that are similar priced. They even have outlets so you can hook a battery tender up over the winter.

UM Rebel

Is there no parking lot at your new residence? Mine has been wet, cold and even muddy and is still just fine.

zipity

Call around to some of the area speed shops and see if they have room. I used Race Proven Motorsports on winter for storage as their shop is huge. And while it was there I had them install a new cam too!

Vetteman Jack

This is a great idea. Also, check in the paper or on Craigslist to see if someone is renting a garage space - sometimes you can get them for a reasonable cost.

Bill Vett

Post in the north east section and ask if anyone knows of a cheap place that's near you.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/northeast-40/

tones_Z

Is that $335 a month??

bobs77vet

look for an eldery person with a garage and rent it, also look at the office buildings that have paid monthly paid parking....it may be cheaper and leave your car there. look for a set up that has security and cameras at the entrance/exit

Red08

No way would I park it in a parking garage, especially overnight. You are just asking for someone to vandalize it. If you are that concerned about it, rent an enclosed storage spot. Do you have any friends or relatives nearby that might have extra space in their garage?

danny99

thanks for all the replies guys. I'll see if I can find a neighbor or friend with a extra space for me in their garage.

jjc508520

What I found is that many of the self-store places have no lights or electricity (if you were thinking of a winter project).

Try checking craigslist - people sometimes list unused garage space for rent.

cv67

Feel your pain almost 300 a mo here no power no working on it either;100 to park outside
Private garage easy $500+
Its not worth it, use it up & get another. Good luck.

BudgetPlan1

They do that here in Ohio as well but you pretty much have no access from Nov 1 thru April 1. Still a good deal...

tones_Z

^^Bingo!
No way I would leave my car overnight somewhere other than home. Especially if no one was going to be around.