by PAS CEO | Nov 6, 2023 | Blog
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1. To store a car, typically the space needed for about $80 per month. Suitable for small cars, but larger vehicles or RVs may require more space. If you plan on storing your car for an extended period, it’s important to follow car storage tips to ensure it remains in good condition for when you’re ready to hit the road again.
2. Before storage cleaning and maintenance prior to storing your car, wiping down both the interior and exterior is essential. This includes running it through a car wash or using soap and water to remove any dirt or grime. Additionally, wiping down the inside of the car is crucial to prevent the attraction of pests due to leftover food debris. By taking the time to give your car a proper cleaning, you can protect its paint job and ensure its overall condition during storage.
3. When storing a car or vehicle over time, Changing the engine oil is highly recommended. the engine oil and air filter. This helps prevent engine issues caused by old oil and clogged air filters. You can easily find an oil change package at your local auto parts store, where they can also assist you with the right oil for your specific car’s make and model. Additionally, getting a fresh air filter ensures proper engine performance and makes it easier to start your vehicle when you need it again after car storage. Remember to dispose of the old oil properly by taking your car to a shop for an oil change.
4. When deciding to store a car long term, it is important to check and top off the coolant. This will ensure that your vehicle is properly maintained, for added cold weather assurance to prevent freezing and ready to use when you retrieve it from storage. You have the option to either take your car to a shop for this maintenance, or follow the simple steps to replace the fluids and check the anti-freeze on car parts yourself. Auto Parts is a helpful resource for this task.
5. When considering car storage for an extended period, it is important to take certain precautions to ensure its well-being. Firstly, always fill up your gas tank and consider adding a fuel stabilizer. This simple step can save you from potential issues down the line. Avoid leaving your car with an empty fuel tank, especially during the winter months. An empty tank can lead to condensation, which in turn can cause rust. To prevent this, make sure your gas tank is full before storing your car. To further protect your car’s fuel, add a fuel stabilizer. This will help extend the life of the gasoline in your tank for up to a year. Investing in a good fuel stabilizer, such as STA-BIL, is worth it for long-term car storage. It costs only $5 for an 8 Fl. oz. bottle and provides excellent value.
6. Preventing flat spots on your tires when storing vehichle long term, there are a few methods you can try. Firstly, consider over inflating your tires to help them maintain their shape. Another option is to use tire blocks or chocks to keep your vehicle in place and reduce the pressure on the tires. If you want to take extra precautions, you can remove the tires and store your vehicle on jack stands. This will completely remove the weight from the tires and prevent any damage. However, it may not be the most convenient option. Lastly, if you’re able to access your vehicle regularly, try moving it once a month to rotate the tires. This will help distribute the weight and prevent flat spots from forming. By taking these steps, you can protect your tires and ensure they’re in good condition when you’re ready to hit the road again.
7.Long term car storage can be hard on a vehicles’ battery, it’s important to disconnect it, hooking up a trickle charger. You can keep the battery charged and ready for use when you need it.. Alternatively, you can remove the battery and store it at home while keeping it charged. If you don’t have this option, it’s best to bring another vehicle and a pair of jumper cables with you when you take your car out of storage. Here are the simple steps to safely remove your car’s battery. By following these steps, you can ensure that your car battery remains in good condition and ready for use when you need it. Whether you choose to use a trickle charger or store the battery at home, it’s important to take the necessary precautions to keep it charged and functional.
8. Consider using a car cover to protect your vehicle. Whether you are storing it indoors or outdoors, a car cover can shield your car from dust, debris, rain, UV light, and rodents. There are various car covers available at different price points, so you can choose one that suits your needs and budget. For indoor storage, many affordable options on online, such as E-bay or Amazon .
9. When selecting a car parking facility, it is important to consider the duration of storage and the level of protection required. While outdoor parking is generally sufficient with proper car care, it is advisable to periodically check on the vehicle during long-term storage. Outdoor car parking options, whether covered or uncovered, are available at varying monthly costs. For enhanced security, secure car parking may be more suitable for your needs , both short term & long term are available at a grow as t savings.
10. PDX Auto offers both long-term and short-term secure car parking at an amazing rate
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by PAS CEO | Nov 4, 2023 | Blog
You may have wanted to know how PDX Auto Storage became the popular business that it is today. Well, we’re here to indulge you in some history.
PDX Auto Storage originated in 1998, first as Parkrose RV Storage. It began as a small storage yard at that time, was approximately 10,000 square feet. This lot was tiny, but extremely secure, and only measured about 100 ft x 100 ft in 1998.
As time passed, the customer base did as well, with calls coming in from needy customers wanting safe secure parking auto storage, to contractors wanting equipment storage for safe keeping of their tools and equipment. It became apparent that the need was much greater than the space, and valuable customers wanted and needed our parking service.
Something had to be done, as it was apparent it was time to expand to better serve our customers, so without further ado, in 2005 we set out on a mission to take on a fairly substantial space expansion. We were thinking that should suffice to better accommodate customers’ needs and last for a while.
At that point, we had to change the name of the business as it had outgrown its area. It was then that PDX Auto Storage was born. Only again, a short time later to be faced with the same problem all over again, (It was like déjà vu, after all we thought we had just watched this movie or was it a sequel to the last).
Practicing great customer service and amazing super competitive rates, we stood behind our service and out done our competition and continued the mission.
We watched things unfold. Again, it had made itself more apparent than the last time, that there was yet again additional needs well-deserved customers that counted on us for their safe, secure parking and storage for cars trucks RV’s and equipment. We had to do something to take care of our important customer base and their many parking needs, and again, just as the last time, we set out to embark on a new mission. This transpired again in 2008 and in 2015, with facilities growing to over 2 1/2 acres of parking.
As time went on and spaces were filled, customers came and very few left. As the facility filled and things transpired, days turned to months, months turned to years, which has created the amazing customer support and interest we have fostered in our business.
Our mission is to fill our customers’ needs, so we are happy to announce that we have decided to expand to a complete new amazing 4-acre facility with a big beautiful office, high-tech auto tracing surveillance cameras, 10 ft of outer Industrial perimeter fence, with 10 feet of 7000 volts of electrified interior fences for added addition protection and a convenient location now 4 miles from the airport.
That is the history of PDX Auto Storage as it stands today! Contact us if you would like to store something with us today, now that you know our legacy!
by PAS CEO | Nov 4, 2023 | Blog
Here at PDX Auto Storage, we don’t just store cars- we store equipment. So, if you’re blue collar, look no further. We support you. Yes we can store medium landscape trucks, Bobcat trailers, small construction equipment and more. We take pride in having such a large facility where we can assure you that your equipment is safe with us. Here is why PDX Auto Storage is the best place for you to store your stuff.
As crime rates are high in Portland, you need a place where your equipment can be safe. This is why we are double-fenced and have fences with 7000 volts to stave off would-be intruders. We also have security cameras, easy access, and 4 acres of land to store what you need us to hold onto so it’s there when you need it and not in others’ hands. Keep It Safe with PDX Auto Storage.
There’s a reason we’ve been in the business for 25 years. We have a good reputation and know how to properly store equipment so that it gets back in your hands as though it hasn’t been touched. We are a top 5 rated service and we’re number one on Google. The safety of your equipment is our absolute priority. Now the decision is up to you. Quality safe secure service , please call (503) 257-1140 or click here for our contact form.
by PAS CEO | Nov 3, 2023 | Blog
When you’re looking for different places to store your car, RV, or boat, you may not know that all storage businesses are NOT the same. For some, you pay an expensive rate to park your car, and only that. Why would you pay the same price to simply store your car when you can do the same (for less) at PDX Auto Storage and get more value? PDX Auto Storage boasts considerable benefits to storing one’s car at an affordable price. Here are some of the reasons you should park your car at PDX Auto Storage, other than just storing your car:
- There is ample space: Some facilities run out of space. We don’t. We are expanding to a new amazing 4 ACRE facility. This expansion will still have the same great service and much more HIGHLY secure space to better serve all our amazing North West Customers many parking needs.
- Location- The new location is just 4 miles away from PDX Airport for your convenience. You won’t have to drive those distances you’d have to for other storage locations.
- Accessibility– We coordinate a shuttle that goes to and from the airport from PDX Auto Storage.
- Flexibility– Are you running late? Need to change your drop off date or arrange a new arrival time? We will work with you, unlike other places that make you stick to rigid times.
- Comparable prices that don’t break the bank: Some prices can be up to $450 a month to storing your car. We don’t believe in overcharging you for some basic services you need.
- Security- New Facility will be completely DOUBLE FENCED. This facility will be fully fenced with 10 high commercial perimeter fences surrounding the whole facility. ADDITIONAL HIGH VOLTAGE FENCING We are happy to share that we are also installing an additional 10ft high internal HIGH VOLTAGE 7000 VOLT security fence for added security. 10 ft high commercial security fence surrounding the whole facility. Other facilities have breaks in. PDX Airport has had 54 cars stolen. This doesn’t happen with us.
- Additional service offered for our customers such as customer discounts, customer bonuses, customer kickbacks, special savings deals, service drop offs, pick ups. Click here to see more of our deals.
Choose PDX Auto Storage next time you want amazing customer service to store your cars, RVs, or boats. As you can see, we have what most of our competitors don’t have- other perks. Get your money’s worth at PDX Auto Storage, the best parking storage facility out there.
by PAS CEO | Oct 28, 2023 | Blog
When it comes to PDX Auto Storage, we don’t only store vehicles- but we act as a resource for the community. This is why we are giving you five useful tips on storing your vehicle this winter. There are some things you’re going to want to do in order to maintain your car’s condition as the holiday season unfolds. Here are some things to take note of:
1. TIRE INFLATION
Before you put your car away for the winter, it is best to check and top off your tire air pressure. This is because tires tend to deflate over time, and weather temperature fluctuations can increase this issue. This is because as the temperature changes, so does the air pressure in your car tires, causing them to deflate over long periods of time.
Without tending to this, one can expect auto repair costs. As tires deflate, they can end up causing a lot of damage to the tires by damaging the rubber from sitting on the wheel, tires crack, loose air pressure and become unsafe to drive on.
This leads to costly repairs when it comes time to use your car again as tires need replacing and don’t come cheap. Prevent this problem by using these simple little storage hacks to prevent unnecessary and unwanted repair costs and frustration.
2. ANTIFREEZE
Antifreeze is used to prevent engine from freezing and cracking your engine block radiator and hoses/ This can cost as much as thousands of dollars in unexpected costly repairs. Note: We do not provide antifreeze at our facility. If you’d like antifreeze, check out this shop.
3. MOISTURE CONDENSATION COLLECTION BAG:
A Damprid moisture condensation collection bag helps to reduce and even prevents moisture and condensation buildup inside your car / truck. This causes musty odors mold and mildew in bedding your car’s interior and upholstery, due to prolonged winter storage.
4. REGULAR MAINTENANCE STARTS:
Maintenance starts also help on overall performance by keeping your car’s battery active occasionally, this simple little trick, can also assist in saving much unexpected and unnecessary added repair costs. Auto batteries like everything else tend to expire over time, but this little trick can also help to reduce the headache of unwanted auto repair costs.
By starting your engine every couple months you help to keep the battery alive, so they do not go dormant and lose their starting cranking power over the winter cold months, causing the need to replace your battery in spring.
5. FITTED CAR COVER
A properly- fitted car cover that fits your car properly can also help with winter Auto Storage protection. By using a fitted car cover to your specific model, this helps with additional weather protection, helps against sun fading due to long exposure to the sun over extended periods of time, as well as nasty winter weather elements. This helps to prevent seats and dashes from weathering and drying out cracking and fading due to the UV Rays, causing repairs and additional costs.
In conclusion, by supplying a quality fitted car cover, having your antifreeze and tires checked, and parking using the PDX Auto Storage service plus package, you will have additional piece of mind your car has additional protection against the winter weather elements.
