Top Reasons to Store your Car Indoors

When not using your vehicle, storing your car indoors has many benefits. Here at AAAA, we have both indoor and outdoor storage available, but we almost always will advise you to store your car indoors rather than outdoors. Here are 7 reasons why you should store your car indoors:

1. Protecting your car from the damaging effects of the weather


Weather affects the exterior of your vehicle in damaging ways. Storing your vehicle indoors allows you to prevent interior damage from rainwater seepage or buildup. The best way to protect your vehicle from weather damage is storing it indoors, washing it regularly, and waxing the exterior of your vehicle.

2. Extending the life of your vehicle’s interior, including upholstery, leathers, dashboard, etc.

Weather can also affect your vehicle’s interior, particularly when it’s hot. Sun and heat can fade dashboards, crack steering wheels, and damage upholstery.

3. Protection from bleaching of canvas covers for convertibles

Both vinyl and canvas convertible tops are susceptible to sun damage. Tears, cracks, fading, and stains are practically unavoidable when a convertible cover is exposed outdoors. Storing your convertible inside will extend the life of its top.

4. Paint is protected from dust, grime, and wear and tear

Paint can be damaged by a variety of things when left outside. UV rays from the sun can oxidize and fade your car’s paint. Tree sap can cause staining, as well as ash if it combines with water. Bird droppings and insects are naturally acidic, which can corrode your vehicle’s paint. The same can be true for dust when it mixes with water.

5. The vehicle is safe from accidental damage, dents, and scratches

Vehicles can get damaged from a multitude of things that can occur when leaving them out in the open. Damage from falling tree branches, door dings, and more can all be prevented by storing your car indoors, away from the chaos outdoors.

6. Prevention of tire wear and cracking

Storing your vehicle outside can even cause safety issues. UV rays from sunlight will age your tires and cause cracking as the rubber deteriorates. Allowing tire treads to get damaged compromises the integrity of your tires.

7. No bug, snake, or rodent problems

Rodents can cause significant damage when they nest in your vehicle’s engine and chew through wires. Snakes may also be attracted to the warm, dark space under your hood.

Indoor storage is ideal for classic cars, antique vehicles, fleet storage, litigation & storage for evidence, motorcycles & ATVs, and car repair & restoration. We definitely believe that it is one of the best and safest ways to store your vehicle, but also protects your vehicle from the San Diego weather.

For rates for safe, secure, and reliable indoor storage, call us today at 619-333-2125.