Classic Car Storage Calculator
Climate-controlled storage cost and preparation.
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Total annual storage cost
$1,678.00
≈ 13 pairs of sneakers
Monthly average (annualized)$140.00
Facility rental$1,500.00
Winterization prep$128.00
Spring recommission$50.00
Cost per car per month$140.00
Savings Vs Home Garage-$778.00
How to Use This Calculator
- Select storage tier (basic indoor, climate-controlled, or premium concierge).
- Enter months stored per year and number of cars.
- Set car cover preference and any added services.
- Review annual storage cost per car and total fleet storage cost.
How the result changes with Months in storage per year
| Months in storage per year | Total annual storage cost |
|---|---|
| 2.1 | $703.00 |
| 4.85 | $1,391.00 |
| 8.15 | $2,216.00 |
| 11 | $2,928.00 |
What each input means
- Storage type
- Basic: dry, covered. Climate-controlled: temp/humidity regulated. Premium: includes periodic start-ups, detailing, and concierge services.
- Months in storage per year
- How many months per year the car is in storage. Northern climates typically store 5-7 months (Nov-Apr).
- Number of cars
- Total number of vehicles being stored. Some facilities offer volume discounts (not modeled here).
- Use car cover
- A quality fitted car cover protects against dust and minor dings even in indoor storage.
- Battery tender
- A battery tender keeps the battery charged without overcharging. Recommended for cars with electronic systems.
- Fuel stabilizer
- Prevents fuel degradation and varnish buildup during extended storage. Essential for ethanol-blended fuel.
What each result means
- Total annual storage cost
- All-in annual cost including facility rental, preparation, and recommissioning.
- Monthly average (annualized)
- Total annual cost divided by 12 for budgeting purposes.
- Facility rental
- Cost of the storage space for the stored months.
- Winterization prep
- One-time seasonal prep: oil change, fuel stabilizer, cover, tender, tire protection.
- Spring recommission
- Cost to bring the car back to driving condition in spring.
- Cost per car per month
- Average monthly cost per vehicle across the full year.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input Parameters4 parametersStorage type = 1, Months in storage per year = 6, Number of cars = 1, Use car cover = 1 = 6 input(s) provided
- Calculate Total annual storage costTotal annual storage cost = totalFacilityCost + totalPrepCost + recommissionCost1678 = $1,678
- Calculate Monthly averageMonthly average = totalAnnualCost / 12140 = $140
- Calculate Facility rentalFacility rental = monthlyFacilityCost * monthsStored * numberOfCars1500 = $1,500
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