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The value of your vehicle makes no difference to how we look after it, or the price of your storage package for cars valued up to £100,000.

If its value exceeds £100,000, we pass on a small pro rata based insurance charge for the extra insurance cover. Please ask us for a copy of the cost schedule.

Yes. We operate an in-house collection and delivery service using our enclosed car transporter for the UK/Europe. We work with our trusted specialist vehicle transporters for transportation outside the UK/Europe.

H&T Services

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We only use CTEK devices which we swear by. It’s an intelligent microprocessor controlled 7 stage battery charger and health maintainer. It has selectable programs for use on different sized batteries and special programs for de-sulphating which increases the life of your battery. It also has a patented float/pulse system, which is the most efficient maintenance mode for your vehicle while it is with us, it is designed for permanent connection so doesn’t over charge the battery but keeps it fully conditioned. They can even give old dead batteries a new lease of life!

Cars hate being left static, particularly the engines which can literally dry out causing all sorts of expensive issues further down the line when it is eventually run.
'Room' 2 and 3 storage packages mitigates these risks for medium - long term storage, and is really a vital preventive measure to keep everything working as it should. The monthly engine start up and reaching operating temperature lubricates all the internal components, piston rings and seals, keeps the belts, pulleys and hoses flexible, and keeps the fuel system fresh to avoid varnish build up. For 'Room' 3, gently driving your vehicle on our private 750 meter smooth tarmac circuit keeps the brakes calipers / drums, clutch, gearbox and steering rack from seizing up and preventing future issues. We also run all the ancillary functions of the vehicle such as sunroofs & window motors, wipers, mirrors, pop up lights etc., to keep them moving. We check levels and gauges and note any anomalies. It’s also important to run the air-conditioning to lubricate seals and the pump.

We have large HVLS (High Volume, Low Speed) fans to keep the air circulating all the time in all parts of the buildings, this helps destratify the air temperature and keep the humidity throughout the building consistent, and so helps the dehumidifiers work as efficiently as possible.

The environment within our buildings is fully dehumidified, on top of this, the HVLS air circulator fans do the same job as an airflow chamber (keeping air moving and humidity levels consistent throughout) – so our buildings are just like a giant ‘bubble’ air chamber in itself, but even better as dehumidified as well.

Yes, to the absolute best of our efforts. We have a 24/365 ANPR CCTV system with internal and external cameras, also along the access to the facility. Our grade 4 DualCom security system and panic buttons are directly linked to the police and a local quick response security team located 2 miles away. We use Rhino© security bollards in front of all vehicle entrances, Fog Bandit© security fogging system and deafening Master Blaster© klaxons, external PIR security ligting and have alarmed security gated access. We also live within close viewing distance of the facility.

Included within your storage cost, all vehicles are covered by our specialist insurance policy against the risks of fire, theft and malicious or accidental damage. We still request that your vehicle is covered for fire & theft under your own policy, and your insurance company notified of the TCH address. It is legally required for a vehicle to be taxed, MOT’d (if applicable) and insured unless declared as SORN (Statutory Off Road Notice) with the DVLA (Drivers Vehicle Licensing Authority).

Our insurance (included in your cost package) covers vehicles valued up to £100,000. A small monthly pro rata surcharge is levied for vehicles valued in excess of £100,000.

We will do pretty much all that is needing during our Check In process, however here are some things to think about:

• Fill out our Booking Form fully and send to us before your storage date.
• Let your insurance provider know that your car will be stored at The Car Hotel and make sure the policy is up to date.
• Please leave the vehicle handbook with the car of you have one, a set of keys with any alarm fobs, the alloy locking wheel nut key, and operating details for tracking or other security devices fitted to your car.
• If you have a spare set of keys, keep these with you.
• Make sure you note any special requirements about your vehicle on the Booking Form
• Please leave at least a ¼ tank of fuel in the tank, we can top up if needed at cost.
• Take any personal possessions out of the car.