Rent a car storage unit so you can work on your DYI car repair? Crazy idea? We will tell you why it is an idea worth considering in this article by Mouser Self Storage, serving South Fort Worth, Alvarado, and Johnson County. Call us today at 682-800-3949 for more information about current pricing and availability.
Looking for a suitable place for DYI car repair?
Do you have a garage or shed at home where you can work on your car? Most people who work on their own vehicles will answer no to that question. Across America, most DYI car repair and maintenance is done in the driveway, rain or shine, no cover, no comfort, within full view of all the neighbors, and that may be all right with you if you like getting wet, if you like getting cold, and if you don’t mind the occasional neighbor complaining because your front yard is starting to resemble a salvage yard.
It does not have to be like that. There is a solution, one which will not cost an arm and a leg, one which will make you, your family, and your neighbors happy.
Car storage at a self storage facility is that solution.
Why pay for a car storage unit?
How big of a car storage unit would you need? A 5’x10’ should be accurate to our way of thinking; certainly no larger than a 10’x10’, and you can rent one of those for, say, $60-$80 per month, depending upon the city you live in. Most will have electricity available and that may, or may not, cost a little bit extra. Most will have street level units for easy access, and many will have 24/7 access for you night owls who like to work on your cars while most of the world is sleeping.
Why would you pay $60 a month for a car storage unit when your backyard is free?
We listed some of the reasons above. Keeping the peace amongst your family and neighbors is certainly a solid reason, but the other reason is simply because it’s nice to have a quiet, private place where you can tinker with your car without interruptions.
We are not talking about renting storage units for a year or more. Storage units are available whenever you need them. Rent for a month, fix the brakes, then don’t rent again until you have another car repair project. Maybe twice a year you will lay down the rental fee, but that minor expense is nothing compared to keeping the peace at home and having some privacy.
Is the cost worth the rewards?
We can’t answer this question about car storage for you. Certainly, if you are someone who constantly works on their car, a car storage unit might be too expensive to consider. But an occasional rental? A couple months per year? Certainly worth considering to our way of thinking, and without a doubt your spouse and neighbors will agree with us. And also take into account that your car is safe from vandals and/or thieves while it is stored in a storage unit, and security must count as a reward.
A final word about Mouser Self Storage.
Mouser Self Storage and our sister company, Blue Mound 287 Self Storage in Haslet, are locally owned and operated. Call us today and ask us about car storage, RV self storage, boat storage units, small hobby shops, and storage for your household possessions.