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New classic car storage Limerick/ Munster

caoimhin1980

I've been thinking of opening a mainly classic/ vintage car storage facility but to include bikes, tractors and modern. The location is near all major routes in Limerick and is a 100% dry, fully alarmed, secure warehouse with power and water.
At the moment I don't think Id be including a workshop facility but again that can change with demand.
The price will depend on the total outlay but it will be between €50 and €75 per month depending on the size of vehicle.
Basically it will all come down to demand. If there is a good response to such a facility then I will definately go ahead with it very soon.
I'd appreciate any opinions ye may have.

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w124man

Very well priced I must say. You'd pay more on the East coast!

Having a facility for owners to be able to trickle charge their vehicles would be an idea along with a facility to jump start the inevitable dead ones !!

caoimhin1980

I'd supply trickle charge, battery packs for any jump starts needed and air compressor for any flats but I would be offering a small package that will be a regular start up along with keeping on top of all fluids and tyre pressures. Everything really depends on what there is a demand for.

kaizersoze

Great idea.
Would it be individual units inside a warehouse or just one big open plan indoor area?

BorneTobyWilde

Is there a need for this kinda facility ?

caoimhin1980

It would be big open plan. The access would be 24 hrs a day by just making a call. Basically the only ones with keys and alarm codes would be myself and a partner. This would be essential to maintain security for everyone else's vehicles. Individual units I feel would be very restrictive size wise.

Means Of Escape

BorneTobyWilde wrote: »

Is there a need for this kinda facility ?

Unless you are storing a high value car it's a waste of money. Cars don't like to sit
Better off spending the 800 odd storage fees per year taxing and using it

Life too short

caoimhin1980

Means Of Escape wrote: »

Unless you are storing a high value car it's a waste of money. Cars don't like to sit
Better off spending the 800 odd storage fees per year taxing and using it

Life too short

It's really for people that use their car but don't have the means to store it out of the weather or don't have the extra parking space at home.

clement

Good idea. I don't know of another one in the area. Hard to say if there will be demand or how to gauge the demand without having it operational. Perspective customers might want to view before committing. Beat of luck with it.

Mac 3

PM Sent.

kaizersoze

caoimhin1980 wrote: »

It would be big open plan. The access would be 24 hrs a day by just making a call. Basically the only ones with keys and alarm codes would be myself and a partner. This would be essential to maintain security for everyone else's vehicles. Individual units I feel would be very restrictive size wise.

Thanks. Does that mean that you unlock the building remotely for a client following a phone call or would you travel to the premises, let the client in and wait with them?

caoimhin1980

kaizersoze wrote: »

Thanks. Does that mean that you unlock the building remotely for a client following a phone call or would you travel to the premises, let the client in and wait with them?

I would be there to let them in and stay there while they were there and be there whenever they were to return with their car after. I would let them be but still for peace of mind for everyone I think a presence is needed on site. Nobody but myself and a partner would have the keys or alarm code.

80sDiesel

I stored 4 cars before in NZ. 2 containers. I worked abroad alot so it was handy for me. I had a buzzer and let myself in and out. I don't think I would fancy though having someone to call and wait till I had finished. Containers in my experience is the way to go.

geotrig

caoimhin1980 wrote: »

It's really for people that use their car but don't have the means to store it out of the weather or don't have the extra parking space at home.

I have an older car that i take of the road for 3ish months a year (only this year )lol, and plan on doing it in the winter time from now on, its a pain for various reasons as its sitting out in the elements for the couple of months,I dont have a car port /garage so the above sounds good. my car isnt anything thats worth alot but id say that others have similar issues. i have heard of 1/2 places offering something like this before

mik_da_man

Sounds interesting, would you have to pay month by month or for a full year?
Just wondering how it would work if like the poster above I used it for 9 months.

Also would you hold the keys of the cars, in case you need to move them ect?

Henry Ford III

80sDiesel wrote: »

I stored 4 cars before in NZ. 2 containers. I worked abroad alot so it was handy for me. I had a buzzer and let myself in and out. I don't think I would fancy though having someone to call and wait till I had finished. Containers in my experience is the way to go.

Condensation and rust would be a huge issue.

Henry Ford III

I think it's a great idea OP. Sounds like decent value too.

caoimhin1980

mik_da_man wrote: »

Sounds interesting, would you have to pay month by month or for a full year?
Just wondering how it would work if like the poster above I used it for 9 months.

Also would you hold the keys of the cars, in case you need to move them ect?

I was thinking if I said there was 10 spaces that 7 would be full time only and 3 were floating times but that would mean first come first served.
Easiest way to pay would be standing order on a monthly basis and it keeps payments small.
I wouldn't need to move the cars unless the owner decides that they wanted them to be started and moved on a regular basis. If not they can decide themselves if the keys are to be left or kept themselves.

caoimhin1980

80sDiesel wrote: »

I stored 4 cars before in NZ. 2 containers. I worked abroad alot so it was handy for me. I had a buzzer and let myself in and out. I don't think I would fancy though having someone to call and wait till I had finished. Containers in my experience is the way to go.

Personally I wouldn't store any car in a container in this country unless it was insulated and vented. The condensation wouldn't be great for them.

galwaytt

caoimhin1980 wrote: »

Personally I wouldn't store any car in a container in this country unless it was insulated and vented. The condensation wouldn't be great for them.

^^^^^ this. Nearly lost my classic Vespa to a container here. Only good for storing scaffold and pipe etc now. Wouldn't dream of putting my car in it.

baz_ctr

This sounds like a good idea I would be interested, How far do you live from the unit like if the alarm went off how quick could you arrive or would it be a phone watch type, just asking as I would be good distance away myself probably be weekends when I could only get to it.

Onlyme1991

Any more news on this looking for car storage ??

Mac 3

Anyone know of any storage for a classic in the Limerick area?

Thanks

Isambard

I'm thinking of letting out my garage, would there be a demand for it in rural Cork? WOuld it be worth my while moneywise?

Limerick_Lad

Hi there,

I own Limerick Self Storage and we get enquiries every now and again looking to store cars most of them classic. We looked at it but would need to charge around 150 a month. 90% of the people enquiring will not spend the money. To be honest I don't think they would even spend 70 a month on storage.

I am into classic cars myself and most of the enquiries are for classic cars with a value of less than €5,000. As a result they will not spend €800 a year on storage.

All the best,
Dave

liam7831

I think around â‚¬15 a week is reasonable

Mac 3

So as per the title, any updates on places in Limerick for storage?

Isambard

liam7831 wrote: »

I think around €15 a week is reasonable

it would be very cheap , not reasonable! I doubt anyone would do it for that price.