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5 reasons why anything is possible with Windrush long term car storage

Posted by - Tim Earnshaw on 12 May 2023
Categories: Advice, Classic car storage, EV car storage, Super car storage, Winter car storage
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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.

 

Specialists in every vehicle type – EV storage, supercar storage & more

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Perhaps you’re still deciding whether to take your vintage E-Type or your new Audi Q4 e-tron on your European road trip. While other long term car storage facilities will push you to confirm – and might not be equipped to cater for both classic and EV storage – we’re always ready to accommodate you. The Windrush team knows the ins and outs of every vehicle type and will develop a tailored programme to suit, from battery maintenance to upkeep of fuel lines – so you can always head for the horizon with complete peace of mind.

Access to your vehicle, whenever you need it

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Professional car storage shouldn’t mean draughty lockups and clock-watching gatekeepers. Windrush is proud to offer luxury car storage that not only looks the part but gives unrivalled 24/7 client access when plans change and you need your vehicle at the double. Arrive at our new and improved Drop Zone in London and you’ll be wowed by a stunningly appointed space – from opulent chandeliers to classic car art – and reassured by a vault door that offers Fort Knox levels of protection. But that tight security is twinned to unrivalled flexibility: with our unique system of one-time access codes, you can collect your car day or night. No waiting, no onerous paperwork, no delays to your trip. We’ll work to your schedule, not the other way around.

Far more than long term car storage

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We understand: life gets busy, paperwork mounts up and essential vehicle maintenance is suddenly on deadline. At Windrush, we’ll not only store your vehicle but act as the world’s best garage, carrying out repair or upgrade work – from wheel alignment and Bluetooth installation to correction detail and a complete restoration – and shouldering duties like your MOT and car tax. Trust Windrush to take care of the details, right down to filling up your tank and setting your clock. We’ll even arrange the little luxuries, like a pro photoshoot to capture your car in its best light while it’s staying with us.

Car storage in London and the Cotswolds, shipping across the world

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You never quite know where you’ll be using your car, but with Windrush, it’ll always be there at your fingertips. We don’t just serve the UK with classic car storage in London and the Cotswolds: just say the word and we’ll arrange collection and enclosed road transport to the international location of your choosing. Meanwhile, if you’re moving permanently abroad, our experts can oversee everything from a pre-shipping condition appraisal to customs clearance and delivery to the port.

Car storage for investors and enthusiasts alike

Some Windrush clients keep cars for pleasure, others rely on us to protect their investment. If vehicles are your trade, you’ll find our status as an official HMRC Customs Warehouse affords you a room to manoeuvre that other long term car services simply cannot match. Since 2021, our facilities in both London and the Cotswolds have offered the opportunity to delay payable duty and VAT on vehicle imports indefinitely while the car remains in our care. Trust Windrush to keep your investment rising while you plan your next move.

The Windrush long term car storage team is here to assist you. Drop us a line on info@windrushcarstorage.co.uk and let us know what you need     

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