Classic and Seasonal Cars: Protect your valuable classic car or seasonal vehicle from vandalism, theft, and environmental damage. Our secure storage ensures your car stays in pristine condition while freeing up space at home. Daily Drivers and Work Vehicles: Keep your everyday vehicle or business fleet secure and accessible. With round-the-clock security and convenient hours, retrieving your vehicle is always easy. Protect Your Investment: According to the NICB, over 700,000 vehicles are stolen annually in the U.S., with California leading in theft rates. By choosing Derrel’s, you’re significantly reducing the risk of loss or damage to your vehicle. Our wide aisles provide unmatched convenience for our self-storage customers; whether you're storing a secondary car or a prized vehicle, we have covered and uncovered parking to meet your needs.
The interior of a sun-parked car can swiftly heat up to 70 degrees Celsius (158 degrees Fahrenheit) and the dashboard to about 80 degrees Celsius (176 degrees Fahrenheit) in a matter of minutes. The inside and outside of the car are equally vulnerable to the destructive power of such high temperatures. When the temperature inside the vehicle rises too high, it can damage the plastics, split the leather and upholstery, and even cause heatstroke or burns to the people riding in it. Outdoor parking poses a number of long-term risks, including the possibility of cabin heat exhaustion and paint damage to your vehicle. The car's paint will eventually fade and crack due to the sun's UV rays; paint can chip and lose its sheen in areas with a lot of sunshine, causing spots in the paint. Sunlight also dries out and cracks rubber components like door seals and wiper blades if left out in the sun for too long. Engine fluids and belts deteriorate more quickly in vehicles left outside in direct sunshine without protection, necessitating repairs and maintenance more often.
Storing your vehicle in a covered, weatherproof facility will protect it from the elements. In a self-storage unit, your vehicle can avoid interior and exterior damage by keeping it cold and out of the sun. Even if you don't plan on using your vehicle very often, you can rest easy knowing that it is being held in a safe, monitored facility. You can keep your belongings safe from the elements in a self-storage unit all year round. You can protect your vehicle from the elements and maintain it in pristine condition all year round by storing it in a covered or climate-controlled space. Because asphalt and cars absorb heat, they increase local temperatures, a phenomenon known as the urban heat island effect. This is particularly true in cities where people leave their cars parked in the sun all day. It is essential to park automobiles in shaded or covered places wherever feasible to reduce the impact of these factors. Protect your vehicle from the sun's rays by using a parasol, installing window coverings, and keeping it covered when parked for long periods. The paint, rubber seals, and upholstery of your vehicle can last longer if you follow these easy procedures.