I get where you’re coming from about the shared driveways—been there, lost that spot, too. But I’m honestly not sure paying extra for “official” storage is the best answer, either. I mean, what’s to stop cities from just hiking those prices every year? Feels like a bit of a cash grab sometimes, especially when you look at how many empty lots or underused spaces are sitting around.
And about liability, isn’t there always some risk, no matter where you park? Even the official storage places have their own fine print and weird policies. I had a friend whose classic got dinged in a “secure” lot and they basically shrugged it off.
I get wanting to avoid disputes with neighbors, but at the same time, it seems like these new rules just push the problem somewhere else. Why not have a permit system for project cars or classics that aren’t daily drivers? Wouldn’t that be more targeted than just blanket bans or crazy fees?
Had a similar situation with my ‘72 Nova. Thought storing it at a “secure” facility would be the safest bet, but like you said, their fine print is wild.
Same story here—my insurance ended up covering it, but it was a hassle. I get the idea of permits for non-daily drivers, but I worry about how strict they’d be with enforcing that. Sometimes these rules just end up making things more complicated than they need to be.“I had a friend whose classic got dinged in a ‘secure’ lot and they basically shrugged it off.”
I’ve been looking into insurance for my first project car, and honestly, the storage requirements are confusing. Did anyone actually read through all the facility contracts before signing? I’m starting to wonder if it’s safer just keeping it at home, even with the city’s new permit stuff.
Honestly, I tried to read one of those storage contracts and my eyes glazed over after the first page. Half the stuff in there sounds like legalese for “not our problem if something happens.” I keep my old Civic at home, but the permit thing is a pain. Still feels safer than trusting some warehouse with my keys, though.
Half the stuff in there sounds like legalese for “not our problem if something happens.”
Yeah, that’s exactly it. I once left my old Camaro at a “secure” storage spot and came back to find a busted taillight—nobody took responsibility. At least at home, if something happens, I know who to blame. The city permits are a pain, but handing over my keys? No way.
