{"id":10680,"date":"2023-09-28T12:50:04","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T19:50:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog2.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=10680"},"modified":"2024-01-29T15:38:16","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T22:38:16","slug":"car-storage-insurance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/car-storage-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I Need Car Storage Insurance?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The question appears on your screen, “Would you like to add on car storage insurance for an additional $[X] a month?” <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re storing your car in a 10’x20′<\/a> or 10’x30′<\/a> storage unit, you might assume that nothing bad will happen within the four walls of a high-surveillance storage facility—especially if you’ve invested in the best storage locks on the market.<\/a> But car storage isn’t without its risks. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When storing your vehicle and keeping it parked for an extended period, your car may be exposed to threats like break-ins, fires, flooding, etc.<\/strong><\/em> Without proper car storage insurance, you risk paying out of pocket for any possible damages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just parking your car in a storage unit can pose risks to your car<\/a> if not executed correctly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, do you actually<\/em> need car storage insurance? <\/strong>Say “yes,” and you’re paying additional monthly costs, but say “no” to car storage insurance, and you risk paying thousands in damages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help you answer this question, check out this guide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Understanding Car Storage <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you have a classic car that only comes out for special occasions or temporarily storing your hobby car during an extended trip, having vehicle storage insurance is a great way to protect your vehicle when it is not in use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also known as “parked car insurance” or “comprehensive-only coverage”, this auto insurance typically provides comprehensive coverage, which safeguards your vehicle against theft, fire, and damage.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While this coverage can grant any vehicle owner peace of mind, before taking out this car insurance coverage, it is essential to consider several factors<\/strong>, including: <\/p>\n\n\n\n