How Windrush looks today
About Windrush Car Storage
Complete peace of mind
Windrush have a single-minded obsession to deliver the best car storage solution in the world, whatever it takes.
2004
Year established
100,000 sq ft
Of storage facilities
FORMULA ONE PEDIGREE
Tim worked with Ferrari F1 for 5 years
ISO 9001 CERTIFIED
Since september 2017
HMRC CUSTOMS BONDED
Since 2021
Two highly-secure locations
Passionate people
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Charlotte Earnshaw
Chief Financial Officer How long have you worked at Windrush? Since its birth, some would say that’s too long when working with your husband.What did you do prior to Windrush? People find it hard to believe I was a city banker structuring commercial property finance for nearly 10 years before quitting and heading to work on an estate in Oxfordshire. I enjoyed going back to my country roots, but later joined Windrush.What does your job entail? Numbers, numbers, and more numbers!What’s your favourite thing about working at Windrush? Being able to raid Lachlan’s treasure cove of goodies for my truck… and of course, working with a fun team.What do you like to do when you're not working? Dogs! Anyone who knows me well will know I’m never far from my black labs. -
Alastair Main
London General Manager How long have you worked at Windrush? 4 years.What did you do prior to Windrush? I spent my time moving paper (rather than cars) behind a desk at a large City firm...What does your job entail? Managing all aspects of our London operations, as well as new client enquiries and on-boarding.What's your favourite thing about working at Windrush? Meeting the range of interesting and diverse people who use our services and dealing with probably the finest collection of cars in the UK. I also enjoy working with such a close-knit and professional team across the business.What do you like to do when you're not working? I spend time with my partner and our three little girls. We enjoy eating and drinking, travel, and spending time with our families in the New Forest and East Sussex. I am also a keen cyclist and member of my local CrossFit gym. -
Jean Chalmers
Communications and Logistics Planner How long have you worked at Windrush? 4 years.What did you do prior to Windrush? 16 years in the retail/hospitality sector – a great lesson in first class customer service.What does your job entail? Client communications and logistical planning. I also oversee quality management of our ISO 9001 status. I excel in efficient client communication and ability to chase suppliers when needed.What's your favourite thing about working at Windrush? Definitely the relaxed atmosphere and the close-knit team.What do you like to do when you're not working? Netflix, having fun and going to car shows with my Saab 9-3 convertible. -
Tim Earnshaw
Founder and Managing Director How long have you worked at Windrush? From the first car we stored (mine) in 2004.What did you do prior to Windrush? Managed logistics for Ferrari in Formula 1 and Ducati in Moto GP looking after the in-paddock hospitality units for title sponsor Philip Morris (Marlboro). As chief problem solver, it was stressful!What does your job entail? Looking after the WCS team, our clients, and their cars. The buck stops with me.What's your favourite thing about working at Windrush? I love making people happy. Whatever it takes.What do you like to do when you're not working? Fixing things, problem solving is in my DNA. Also, driving a tractor or digger where I allow myself to 'zone out' and chill.
Windrush London expands
Our London relocates to a new larger facility due to high demand.
Windrush recognised as HMRC customs bonded warehouse status
Windrush Car Storage Cotswolds and London are now recognised as official HMRC Customs Warehouses. This highly sought-after status offers the opportunity to delay payable duty and VAT on vehicle imports indefinitely.
New Motorhouse Built
Bespoke motorhouse split over two levels contructed at our Cotswolds HQ to handle continued high level demand for our service. Fully insulated, dehumidified, spacious bays for every vehcile. A proud addition to our world class facilities.
New detailing booth
Bespoke detailing booth created at our HQ in the Cotswolds to offer a filtered air cleanroom for all our in house detailing work.
New transport fleet
Two new vehicle transporters join the Windrush fleet giving us the capacity to relocate any vehicle from anywhere to anywhere.
Windrush London expands
The London team grows boosting it to four full time staff, onsite at our London facility 7 days a week.
Windrush upgrades to the new ISO9001:2015 standard
Windrush awarded the new ISO9001:2015 standard from the outgoing 2008 standard. This quality standard is to demonstrate that we are independently assessed to be operating to a set of standards and processes to reach the end goal of total client satisfaction.
30kvA Solar PV system installed generating 100% of daytime electricity
Windrush opens new car storage facility in London
Windrush opens new facility in W12 London, high security and controlled environment.
Windrush awarded ISO
9001 status
Car storage facility doubled
in size
Electric car charging station installed
Dehumidifiers installed throughout
30% more capacity
Tim leaves Ferrari F1
The formation years
Windrush is born
Sustainability
Our environmental promise
Windrush strives to be the best in all aspects of car storage, be that providing a first-class client experience, or maintaining our ISO 9001 status year after year. But it’s not just our clients to whom we owe our best, we also need to care for the environment.
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