Outdoor Car Storage
Facilities that offer outdoor car storage are typically referring to a paved parking spot on the facility premises, usually within the facility’s gate. While some facilities have designated parking spots for car storage on the premises, many simply offer unused space around their drive-up storage buildings and on the outskirts of the facility grounds. Since these spots aren’t under a roof or in a building, they’re typically the cheapest way to store a car at a storage facility.
However, storing your car outside leaves it vulnerable to damage from the elements, most notably precipitation and the sun, the first of which can cause your car to rust, while the second can damage your car’s paint and tires. Because of these environmental threats, you should always use a high-quality car cover while keeping it outside for lengthy periods of time, and consider using covered or indoor car storage if you plan on keeping the car at the storage facility for a long period of time.
