The weather is getting cooler by the day, which means the driving season is coming to an end for classic and prestige car owners. It’s a time of year when we welcome so many vehicles into our facility, with our winter car storage services unlocking benefits for not just classic and prestige cars retiring from the open road until spring but other vehicle types.

In this blog post, we share the many benefits of storing your car during the winter, and why doing just that with us is the icing on the cake.

Keep it out of the cold

Winter can be beautiful, but weather conditions are not particularly vehicle friendly. While our usual runarounds can withstand such extremes, classic, prestige and luxury vehicles need your protection.

Cold, damp weather conditions do more harm than you think, especially with prolonged exposure. Rain, snow and frost can cause corrosion, damage paint work, and trigger deterioration of essential car parts. Keep your vehicle out of the cold and away from damage with winter car storage.

Minimise salt damage

It’s not just the winter weather that has the potential to damage your vehicle. The salt used to grit roads and make them safe also increases the risk of corrosion, with your vehicle’s chassis, underbody and wheel arches particularly vulnerable. Again, winter car storage can keep your vehicle away from the roads and the damaging effects of salt corrosion.

Take care of components

Storage in exactly the right conditions has a positive effect on the condition of your vehicle. Cold weather can damage your car battery, tyres, hoses, wipers and seals, making your vehicle far less valuable and drivable as a result.

By storing your vehicle during winter, you can keep it safe from harm as well as fully secure, and reduce the wear and tear driving in winter generally causes.

Winter car storage with SCRACS

Here at Silverstone Classic and Race Car Storage (SCRACS), we are specialists in winter car storage, with our secure, climate controlled, 24-hour monitored facility providing the perfect base. From our discreet, rural location, we can give your car the five-star treatment. While our detailing service can also be called upon during your vehicle’s time with us.

Our winter car storage is particularly popular, with conditions just right for all vehicle types despite the weather outside. Store your prestige, luxury or classic motor with us this winter by booking your slot today.