Why storing your car is good for the environment?

18 December 2019

We keep hearing how cars with internal combustion engines are harming the planet, so you might be wondering how you can contribute to reducing carbon emissions and protecting the environment.


Our cars are often called out as the main culprit when it comes to climate change. The good news? Storing your car can be environmentally friendly as well as beneficial to your own interests as a classic or prestige car owner.


Here are a few reasons why storing your car can be good for the environment!

1. You’re keeping it off the road

Keeping your car off-road is probably a major factor in why car storage can be good for the environment.


Needless use of your car when you’re only popping around the corner is a habit we all want to break, so by putting your car into storage at certain times of the year, you’ll be forced to walk or cycle for those shorter journeys which will drastically reduce your carbon footprint over time.


That’s not the only benefit, as you could also save a bit of cash on fuel and other maintenance costs, but you’ll also help keep your car in tip-top shape for longer!

2. An excuse to use other methods of transport

Having your car always parked on the driveway gives you the perfect excuse to use it for any trip, even if it is just around the corner! You’ll need to use other methods of transport to get from A to B, which helps to save the planet as well as the pounds in your wallet!


You could hop on the bus or train to work, to dust off the old bike and combine your pursuit to be eco-friendlier with a bit of healthy exercise too!

3. Choose an environmentally friendly car storage company

We obviously want the best for our cars when it goes into storage, especially if it’s a classic or prestige car. A damp old garage might not seem like the most suitable option in the face of other, more sustainable ones.


Choosing a purpose-built, state-of-the-art car storage facility is a great start! You’ll be assured that your choice of storage company will have up to date, eco-friendly installations, insulations, and regulations in place that conform to energy rating standards, which means they’re working to reduce their carbon emissions too!


At SCRACS, we have just that! Both of our facilities are modern units with state-of-the-art climate-controlled facilities. We want to help keep your car in pristine condition as well as being environmentally conscious, too!

Wrapping up

We all know that car pollution is a key issue when protecting the environment, and if you’re feeling a bit environmentally conscious, then popping your car into storage might just be the best and safest way to reduce your carbon footprint.


Our facility is built to ensure cars are safe, secure and kept at their best! Contact us today at SCRACS for more information on our car storage options.

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