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Why You Should Consider Storing Your Junk Car

Posted on January 30, 2014 by - Parking, Storage

To some people, their “junk” cars are their pride and joy. They’re weekend projects that someday are going to be transformed into beautiful masterpieces. However, your neighbors or people passing by your home may not feel the same way. When you look at your car you see its potential, when they look at it they see a pile of junk.

You might not think this is an issue. However, according to local regulations you can be fined or ticketed if your car poses a threat to community safety.

Storing your “junk” car can be done safely and easily, if you’ve had a single thought about storing your “junk” car do yourself a favor and take a look at our top reasons for using Gateway Storage Center’s car storage below.

You’ve Been Receiving Tickets Or Fines

If you’ve received any tickets or fines for you inoperable or “junk vehicle”, then car storage can definitely be your best option. That way you’ll make your neighbors and the authorities happy, all while saving yourself money. The price you’ll pay for storage every month can actually be cheaper than the tickets you’ve been receiving.

You Don’t Think You’re Going To Finish Your Project Anytime Soon

You may love the idea of finally restoring your car to its pristine state. However, this someday is so far into the future that your “junk” car may not be fully restored anytime soon. After all, you have a job, a life, and a family to maintain.

Sometimes, it can be a good idea to store your car at a car parking facility until you finally have time in your schedule to finish the restoration. This can even reduce your mental workload as well, because you won’t have to see your unfinished vehicle every single day.

You’re Worried About The Safety Of Your Vehicle

If you have a “junk” vehicle, that is actually a classic car and just needs some love. Then you may be worried about keeping your vehicle safe. Instead of staying up at night worrying, it can be much easier to take your car to a Prince William County car storage facility. That way you’ll ensure it’s safety, no matter where you are.

If you have an inoperable, or “junk” car, then  car parking can be an incredible option that can save you stress, worry and even a little money.

We cater to residents and military personnel from Woodbridge, Alexandria, Springfield and all across Northern Virginia. Let’s discuss your situation–give us a call today!

Trouble With Parking? Consider Storage Instead

Posted on January 30, 2014 by - Parking, Storage

Let’s face it, parking can be tough. If you own more than one vehicle, or have a large family with multiple vehicles then you know how difficult it can be to park all of your vehicles in a safe manner.

After all, satisfying all of the parking regulations can be tough.

Who knows, you may even end up paying more in fines, than you would if you considered another option. What is that other option, you ask?

Northern Virginia car storage.

Why is it so hard to park multiple cars?

When you have multiple vehicles on your hands, trying to stay within the arm of the law can have you pulling out your hair.

First, you may have a few “junk” cars, that happen to be weekend projects for you. The issue with this is that your project may be seen as a pile of junk, according to your neighbor or a passerby. It is even possible that you can obtain a citation from the city.

Second, you may own more than one car and not have enough parking. There’s a good chance that some of these cars can be show cars, cars that don’t work anymore, or even cars that you simply don’t drive anymore.

Inoperative cars, if they haven’t been certified as safe, can be given a ticket, if they’re parked outside of your garage or on the street.

Even if your cars work perfectly, you may simply have no place to park them. This could lead to parking them in non-designated zones, such as your grass, or side of the house. It might sound tempting, but it can also lead to a ticket.

As you can see, finding the proper place to park multiple cars can be a complete hassle.

How can Gateway Storage Center’s car storage ease my situation?

Using a proper car parking facility will allow you to sleep easy, knowing your car or cars are safe and protected. After all, the cost of storage might actually be cheaper than the tickets you’re going to rack up parking them in illegal ways.

By having a car in storage you’ll always know where it is. Plus, is you really want to drive that car, or work on it, you can simply take the car out of storage. Think of it as having an extra garage.

As an added bonus, you can even store your “junk” cars, that you aren’t ready to get rid of yet, or are still trying to revive from the dead.

All in all, Gateway Storage Center’s car storage is your best bet, if you want to save yourself the hassle and stress of always having to find extra parking.

We serve our residents and military personnel from Woodbridge, Alexandria, Springfield and all across Northern Virginia. Let’s discuss your situation–give us a call today!

Three Reasons Why You Should Store Your Junk Car with Gateway Storage.

Posted on January 29, 2014 by - Parking, Storage

Having trouble deciding what to do with you junk car? If you live in Northern Virginia including Prince William County, Woodbridge, Alexandria, etc and have a junk car–then this article is for you. Here are the top 3 reasons why Gateway Storage is the ideal place to store your old or junk car.

1. Antique or Eyesore?

Do you own a car that is an “engine tinkering project”? There is that saying, “One person’s eyesore is another person’s antique” and it’s true. Perhaps your neighbors disapprove but you can’t really see your baby that way. But you got a notice from your county that your non-working car cannot be parked in your driveway.

While the county cannot decide what does and does not look good; it does have the responsibility of keeping vehicles and residential areas safe. Accordingly, it designates any car without current tags or inspection stickers as ‘inoperative’. They cannot be parked in your driveway and neither can they be parked on the lawn. In fact all vehicles in Prince William County can only be parked on an ‘improved road’.

At Gateway storage, we permit you to store your antique cars or “engine tinkering projects”. You don’t have to worry about residential parking restrictions. Although maintenance or working on your car is not permitted– you can store it here until you decide to move it for repairs or otherwise. We can recommend a towing service with reasonable prices.

2. Your car is taking up much needed space on your property

If you’re like most people, you don’t have the extra space to park your car in your driveway or at the least it is inconvenient to do so. Also, did you know that it is illegal to park vehicles on the lawn anywhere in Prince William County? Yep–so that is out of the question too. What do you do? Easy… Free up that space on your driveway by keeping your car at Gateway Storage Center until you decide what to do with it.

3. No need for Tags and Registration.

At Gateway Storage Center, we don’t require any tags or inspection stickers whatsoever. You can park your car in whatever condition it is in, here, for as long as you want. Our storage facility is well lit, is well secured and has 24/7 surveillance so you can have peace of mind that your vehicles are safe.

We cater to residents and military personnel from Woodbridge, Alexandria, Springfield and all across Northern Virginia. Let’s discuss your situation–give us a call today!

Springfield Car Storage for Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 8, 2013 by - Storage

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and you’ve decided to whisk your wife off on a romantic vacation to the tropics. You’ve got it all planned out: two weeks of sun, sand, and those yummy drinks with the umbrellas in them. Kids are going to grandma’s and will be spoiled with cookies and goodies the entire time –  you know it’s true. The only thing you’re worried about are the recent car break-ins in your neighborhood. What do you do with your precious vehicles while gone for a few weeks?

Cocktail at the Beach

Gateway Storage is your answer! We offer short-term car storage options in our safe and secure facility, giving you the peace of mind that your vehicles will be in good hands while you travel across the globe.

Need car storage for a little longer to clean out the garage when you get home with those new surfboards? No worries. We offer month-to-month, short-term, and long-term car storage services for Springfield, Woodbridge, Alexandria, and across Northern Virginia.

Now you can enjoy your trip knowing that all your valuables (both the kids and the cars) are well taken care of, safe and secure. Enjoy the trip!

Happy Valentine’s Day!