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Winter car storage?

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  1. Webby

    Webby F1 Veteran

    Sep 12, 2004
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    Does anybody have an extra garage spot or know where I could find one to store my car this winter? Better to be safe and start looking early. I would just want it to be heated and have a plug for a battery tender. I am willing to pay of course
     
  2. Valenzo

    Valenzo F1 Veteran

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    I have a spot but its in Rockford. It would be on the top of a Benpak lift next to my Ferrari, heated and an electrical source. i don't rent it out normally, but its available.
     
  3. pr3par32die

    pr3par32die Formula 3

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    You don't want to be bold and drive it? I'm just messing :p good luck. If all else fails, I hear LFSC can store more than just Ferraris....
     
  4. clockem

    clockem Formula 3

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    Lake forest Sportscars. Per month lease $250 a month. They have in and out service any time.
     
  5. adam76

    adam76 Karting

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    If you want something in the city...TopStore.com . Otherwise can't go wrong with LFSC!
     
  6. spike308

    spike308 F1 Rookie
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    Call Joe or Greg Paukner @ Personalized Automotive Service.
    262-925-7020
    they are mechanics (service my 308)
    I kept a car there over the winter, heated, battery tender, etc.
    very reasonable
    Located in Kenosha. Take the train there!
     
  7. badges2

    badges2 Formula 3

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  8. adam76

    adam76 Karting

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    What a depressing post...let's refrain from those types of reminders during the summer : )
     
  9. Webby

    Webby F1 Veteran

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    Thanks guys, looks like I have a lot of options. Valenzo, I will probably go with one of the ones closer to me, but thanks!
     
  10. Ivan Rajic

    Ivan Rajic Karting

    Jul 18, 2011
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    My partners, Underground Autosports, do car storage over the winter but I don't know how many spots are available and I don't know the current cost. You can contact Brandon at (847) 278-1040 and inquire about it. We're in Hoffman Estates on Golf and Roselle.
     
  11. Valenzo

    Valenzo F1 Veteran

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    Don't blame you. Just thought I'd offer it to you, it will remain empty.
     
  12. silver1331

    silver1331 Formula Junior
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    for topstore you cant do in and out fyi. are you in the city? Before i bought and moved my cars into my warehouse i had a small private garage on lower wacker. only big enough for one car but had another 100sf for storage. it was like 240 a month. PM me if you want info.
     
  13. adam76

    adam76 Karting

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    They actually do if you speak with them, i have done it before...but given its a winter storage, doubt there will be much in and out. Their prices are also some of the best, they provide cover and tenders if you do not have. They also have detailing and tire swap services available.
     
  14. silver1331

    silver1331 Formula Junior
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    by in and out i meant full access to the vehicle so you could drive it freely or work on it etc, i should have clarified. Tehre are times when i have put a car for winter storage and the weather was accomodating till november. When i met with them (and this was 5 years ago) they said you would have to call ahead and they would charge you some amount to take your car out (was like $25) or something plus it would have to be within their business hours. that may have changed.
     
  15. adam76

    adam76 Karting

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    Yea, it is not full access like you describe, must call ahead within biz hours but I do not recall any fees when I have pulled it for a day or 2, weather permitting.
     

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