Anyone who has lived in Cedar City for a full year knows how fast the seasons turn. The summer sun at nearly 5,800 feet is hard on paint, rubber, and upholstery. By autumn, the first hard freeze can arrive while the mountains still catch their first dusting of snow. Every year, usually around mid-November, the road through Cedar Breaks National Monument closes for the winter. It reopens in mid-May, on average. When the high country shuts down, your summer ATVs, motorcycles, and weekend cars need real vehicle storage.
That is where enclosed vehicle storage earns its keep. Good vehicle storage also solves a problem many local households share. Your garage may have quietly become the overflow room for boxes and holiday decorations. The vehicle then ends up outside in the weather. A vehicle storage unit starts making sense the day you realize your car is the one sitting in the hail.
Parking outdoors in Iron County exposes your vehicle to more than most people expect. Intense high-desert UV fades clear coats and cracks dashboards. Temperature swings between a sunny afternoon and a freezing night stress rubber seals, hoses, and batteries. Wind carries grit that works its way into everything. Winter storms roll through the I-15 corridor and leave frost, ice, and salt-laden slush on the roads. Without vehicle storage, your car takes every bit of it.
An enclosed container unit blocks most of that. In vehicle storage, your car sits out of the sun, out of the snow, and out of sight. For long-term vehicle storage, that protection is hard to match. Maybe you want to set aside a classic for the winter. A student’s car may need a spot between semesters at Southern Utah University. Or a motorcycle might have to wait until spring. Enclosed vehicle storage also keeps your car away from the fender-benders and vandalism of street parking.
Container units come in set lengths, so size matters for vehicle storage. Our vehicle storage units are eight feet wide and eight feet tall. Fold your mirrors and measure your vehicle before you commit.
A motorcycle or a single ATV fits comfortably in a 10 x 8 vehicle storage unit. You will have room left over for a helmet bag and a cover. Compact and midsize cars do well in a 20 x 8 vehicle storage unit. You can still open a door once you park. A full-size truck, an SUV, or a loaded vehicle fits the 40 x 8 with room to spare. If you drive something lifted or tall, the 40 x 8 x 9 extra-tall unit adds that extra foot of clearance. Some sizes also come with wide doors, which make a tight entry easier. Availability changes, so ask the office which vehicle storage units are open before you plan your move-in day.
Every rental includes a gift bag with a standard disc lock and a few other useful items. You can lock up your vehicle storage unit the same day you arrive.
A little preparation goes a long way in vehicle storage. Wash and dry the vehicle so dirt and moisture don’t sit on the paint for months. Fill the tank and add a fuel stabilizer. Then run the engine for a few minutes so the stabilizer reaches the whole system. Change the oil if it is due, since used oil carries contaminants you don’t want sitting in the engine. Inflate the tires slightly above normal pressure. Consider disconnecting or removing the battery if you will be gone for several months. Skip the parking brake on long stays, because brake pads can stick. Use wheel chocks instead. A breathable cover keeps dust off without trapping moisture.
Before you move in, call your auto insurer to confirm how your policy covers a vehicle in storage. Many policies offer a reduced rate for vehicle storage, and some require specific conditions to keep coverage.
Secure Box Self Storage sits at 1702 N. Bulldog Rd on the north side of town. We are a few miles from I-15 Exit 62. That makes vehicle storage an easy drive from Enoch, Brian Head, or the interstate. The location also keeps your vehicle storage close for those spring mornings when Cedar Breaks finally calls.
The office keeps Tuesday through Saturday hours, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Swing by on a weekend to pick up a motorcycle for a ride. You can also drop off a car before a long trip. Online account tools let you manage your vehicle storage payments and account details anytime.
Winter comes on quickly in Iron County, and the best vehicle storage units go first, especially the longer ones. Wondering where the truck, the quad, or the project car should spend the cold months? Now is the time to settle it. Reserve your vehicle storage unit at Secure Box Self Storage in Cedar City online today. Or call (435) 261-4487, and we will help you find the right container storage unit. Pick a size, enter your billing details, and start your vehicle storage before the next storm.