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I recently bought a summer car that I will probably want stored in the winter. Is there any easy way I can rent a storage garage for the months of November to end of March? I posted in our nextdoor online community but there were no bites- ideally I'd like somewhere within walking distance and away from the snow/snowploughs.
Most of the commercial storage sites have rentals big enough for a car. Most allow a car to be stored inside. Downside is that it will cost you a few hundred a month.
I recently bought a summer car that I will probably want stored in the winter. Is there any easy way I can rent a storage garage for the months of November to end of March? I posted in our nextdoor online community but there were no bites- ideally I'd like somewhere within walking distance and away from the snow/snowploughs.
@ Colonnade Pointe in Princeton, NJ
We're in Canal Pointe. Wish the snow plows would come near our car. LOL Seems like I spend the entire winter digging out our car. The plows only do the middle of the parking area & they deliberately stay away from the parked cars.
Why not ask a neighbor or friend who doesn't use their garage and throw them $100 a month.
Ehh, most of my friends are either apartment-dwelling singles or already using their garages for storage/car. I would love to have a cash agreement with someone who just isn't using a space due to their son/daughter being out for college or some such. Maybe I should search Craigslist or better yet just knock on people's doors!
I wonder if you could find something on Craigslist, either an ad that was already posted or by posting your own ad. I have a detached garage that I use to store junk in, but could definitely still fit a car. I'm going to move at some point this winter or else I'd offer it up for you (although I live an hour away, so likely wouldn't have worked). I imagine there are others in the same position- very few people use their detached garages for cars since they are usually more hassle than just parking on the driveway.
I am sure there are plenty of unknown opportunities for this right in your own neighborhood. Look around at all your neighbors -- and if you don't see something on craigslist, then post an "ISO" on your own. If that doesn't turn up something -- then yes, I would start knocking on doors or ask your neighbors if they know of someone. Senior citizens, snow-birds, empty nest'ers, college kids going back to school, etc.
Since you are considering outside parking, check with the local gas stations or mechanics. They may have a spot somewhere on the property, and you should certainly consider covering the car and "winterizing" it to some extent.
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