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The most pampered motors in the world

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These cars live in a high security basement, are buffed with exotic oils and come out only for the grandest…
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These cars live in a high security basement, are buffed with exotic oils and come out only for the grandest occasions.
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The UK’s most stolen vehicles – and…

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With a 25% year-on-year rise, UK car theft is big business and a handful of marques are particularly…
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With a 25% year-on-year rise, UK car theft is big business and a handful of marques are particularly vulnerable. Here, the Windrush team lists the most commonly stolen brands and explains how secure car storage can prevent the worst from happening. Over the past two decades, we’ve learnt that every Windrush client is different, from the time-poor enthusiasts who use our luxury car storage to take care of servicing and paperwork to the investors who take advantage of our HMRC Customs Bonded Warehouse status. Yet they all share a common priority, with security often at the top of the agenda when we welcome a client for the first time. And, frankly, no wonder. Alarmingly, data released by the Office Of National Statistics over summer 2023 revealed a 24.9% year-on-year increase in stolen vehicles across England and Wales (130,389, up from 104,435). Meanwhile, AA Insurance Services added that theft of objects from vehicles was up 9.9% (with 212,900 reporting items stolen from their cars, relative to 193,647 the year before).
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Next-generation supercars – and how Windrush electric…

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With electric motors now powering some of the most exclusive and expensive cars on the market – and…
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With electric motors now powering some of the most exclusive and expensive cars on the market – and Windrush’s electric car storage team welcoming more EVs than ever – we look at the top of the market to evaluate the acceptance of electric. From electric car storage to safeguarding a time-honoured petrol-fuelled classic, Windrush provides the highest levels of service for owners wanting to go beyond simply storing their treasured vehicles. At their London and Cotswolds locations, their team of experts provide a car concierge service to owners of the most prestigious vehicles in the country and, as such, are perfectly placed to give an insight into what is really happening at the highest level of the enthusiast sector. Windrush Founder and Managing Director Tim Earnshaw begins the story: “Initially our clients moved to EV because the tax offsets were so attractive they proved hard to resist. We saw a number of EV saloons being used by our clients, cars such as the more powerful Tesla Model S and Porsche Taycan. But soon, the EV became a fun car, too.”
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A day in the life at Windrush…

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As General Manager of Windrush’s London car storage facility, Alastair Main is point man for some of the…
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As General Manager of Windrush’s London car storage facility, Alastair Main is point man for some of the world’s most discerning owners. Here, he talks us through the pleasures, challenges, twists and turns of an operation where anything can happen.  
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Heavyweight Lightweights

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While cars seem to be getting heavier and heavier, it’s great to see some manufacturers continue to make…
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While cars seem to be getting heavier and heavier, it’s great to see some manufacturers continue to make lightweight cars. Here, Windrush’s London car storage team chooses eight of the best. Colin Chapman of Lotus once said “simplify and add lightness” and he was very good at that, with every Lotus (of his era) barely moving the scales, which meant they handled brilliantly and went fast, despite relatively small engines. Today cars are getting heavier, largely due to safety regulations and demands of the buyer. More and more equipment is added with every new model generation, and that’s before we consider the batteries added to the latest EV and hybrid models. But let’s celebrate the fact that some great, lightweight cars still exist – and in this blog, the Windrush classic car storage team chooses some of our favourites.
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Introducing the green over tan craze

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In a world of triple-black it is always great to see a supercar finished in a brighter hue,…
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In a world of triple-black it is always great to see a supercar finished in a brighter hue, but one colourway has car enthusiasts drooling. As specialists in green car storage, who better than Windrush to initiate you in the craze for green over tan?
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ULEZ Update - How low can you…

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Low Emission Zones have been a part of London life since 2019 and the area it covers is…
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Low Emission Zones have been a part of London life since 2019 and the area it covers is on the verge of a significant expansion as we type. Other UK cities have launched low emission zones, or are considering doing so, prompting Windrush’s classic car storage team to investigate where ULEZ is heading next.
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Do Believe The Hype

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In an age of frugality, it’s heartening (for car enthusiasts) to see a regular stream of hypercars being…
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In an age of frugality, it’s heartening (for car enthusiasts) to see a regular stream of hypercars being launched. Here, the Windrush supercar storage team looks at three of the (very) best. First, we had sports cars, then came the supercar and now we are in the era of the hypercar. What comes next is anyone’s guess, but the current crop of hypercars certainly takes things to a whole new level since the first of its type was revealed, the Bugatti Veyron. The Veyron undoubtedly impressed us all with its numbers – 1184bhp, 0-60 in 2.5 seconds and 254mph top speed – but it was more of a Grand Tourer than race track wannabe, and its 1888kg weight attested to that. Today’s hypercars are lightweight, agile, and packed with tech – one even uses a real F1 engine to power it. Here are three of the best modern models, which Windrush’s hypercar storage team looks forward to welcoming to our facilities in London and the Cotswolds.
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Gone In 60 Seconds: How Windrush supercar…

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London has always been a hot spot for supercars but, in recent times, it has become known more…
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London has always been a hot spot for supercars but, in recent times, it has become known more as a supercar theft hotspot. In this blog, the experts at Windrush’s long term car storage in West London share their experiences about the effect this is having on car owners in the capital right now.
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5 reasons why anything is possible with…

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Since 2004, the Windrush team has based our long term car storage service on the vision of founder…
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Since 2004, the Windrush team has based our long term car storage service on the vision of founder and MD Tim Earnshaw, who learnt from his former career at the highest level of F1 that nothing is set in stone and the client always comes first. As far as we’re concerned, every car that arrives at Windrush is a one-off and each customer who entrusts us with theirs is an individual. As such, we’re confident our long term car storage service is the UK’s most flexible. Here are five ways that anything is possible at Windrush.  
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8 Unusual Car-Branded Products

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These days, the car is just the start. When the world’s most famous marques flex their merchandising muscles,…
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These days, the car is just the start. When the world’s most famous marques flex their merchandising muscles, the results can be sublime, ridiculous and everything in-between. Here are eight of the most memorable branded products, as chosen by the Windrush luxury car storage team.
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The Best Stopovers For Car Enthusiasts

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If you’ve seen one Premier Inn, you’ve seen them all. There’s nothing wrong with functional, utilitarian and derivative,…
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If you’ve seen one Premier Inn, you’ve seen them all. There’s nothing wrong with functional, utilitarian and derivative, but this spring and summer, why not book a more memorable stopover at the world’s best motor-themed hotels? From a night in a vintage car museum to a trackside bolthole that wakes you to the aroma of burning rubber, here are seven overnight stays less ordinary.
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