Saturday, March 31, 2012

Vehicle Storage Checklist


 

VEHICLE STORAGE CHECKLIST

As a facility that offers vehicle storage, we get asked these questions often.

When preparing to store your vehicle, there are several things we recommend:



ü  Be sure the car has gas and add a stabilizer if you plan to store your vehicle for more than two months.
Adding a fuel stabilizer preserves the gasoline and also prevents damage to the fuel system. Usually you will add 1 ounce of stabilizer for every 3-5 gallons of gas,
but check the label of the stabilizer you will be using. Remember, minimize the amount of fuel in your tank when storing.


ü  Change the oil.
Dirty engine oil can thicken after long-term storage and make it difficult to start the car when you retrieve it.

ü  Put tire jacks under the tires.
This prevents the tires from getting flat spots and also takes the weight off of the tires. That way, you won’t show up at your storage unit ready to take your car out for a drive only to find you need a tire repaired. Small hydraulic jacks work the easiest.  Pick them up at your local auto parts store or big box retailer.


ü  Make sure your car is clean inside and out.
Wash and wax the outside of the vehicle and clean and vacuum the inside. A clean outside removes dirt and road film that can eat away at the vehicle’s finish, and prevents corrosion. A clean interior prevents dirt or food residue from staining or causing mold.


ü  Disconnect the battery.
Car batteries can leak acid and corrode the inside of the car if they sit unused. Disconnecting the battery is a simple process and will save you trouble later on.


If you follow these tips when storing your car, you can ensure your car will be in good condition when you are ready to retrieve it.

Looking for vehicle storage?  We have a variety of options available from garage style units to parking spaces within our gated facility.  Have a boat, trailer, or RV you need to store?  We have solutions for all your storage needs.  Why wait? Stop in today for details!



Storage Tip #27




Friday, March 16, 2012

Luck-O-The-Irish Special

LUCK-O-THE-IRISH Special
March 17th!

Rent a unit on St. Patrick's Day
and you'll have an opportunity
to pull a coin from our
AMERICAN CLASSIC POT OF GOLD!

If you are lucky enough to pull
one of our special marked coins, you could win
a FREE MONTH'S RENT,
or a multitude of other money-saving prizes!

So...are you feeling lucky?


AMERICAN CLASSIC SELF STORAGE
Hampton, VA's Finest Self Storage
Why Go Anywhere Else?

Thursday, March 8, 2012

St. Patrick's Day Cake

Wanting to create something different and fabulous this St. Patrick's Day?
With it's Irish ingredients, this recipe will take the cake - no pun intended!

Calories?  Oh no, we won't discuss calories.
A Leprechaun told me that if you eat this cake with your eyes closed, the calories don't count.
Who am I to question that. Sounds like the luck of the Irish to me!







Saturday, March 3, 2012

2012 Auction Schedule






Does Storage Wars intrigue you?

Are you interested in learning more about storage auctions, or perhaps becoming an Attendee or Buyer?

Visit the
American Classic Auctions site to see the 2012 Auction Schedule, locations listing, and rules of engagement.