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title: "How to Compare Car Storage Quotes: What to Ask and Check"
description: "Questions to ask before you book car storage: access, insurance, power, pests, security, contract, deposit and height limits, plus a table to compare quotes."
url: https://car-storage.ca/guides/how-to-compare-car-storage-quotes/
last_updated: 2026-10-24
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# How to compare car storage quotes

Two quotes with the same monthly price can be very different. These are the questions that separate them. Ask each facility the same ones and write the answers down.

## Questions to ask

- Access: When can I get in? Is it by appointment or with a code? How much notice for pickup?
- Insurance: Do I have to show proof of insurance? What does the facility’s own cover include, if any? See [insurance while in storage](https://car-storage.ca/guides/car-insurance-while-in-storage/).
- Battery and power: Is there an outlet at the space for a battery tender or an EV charger? Is there a fee?
- Pests: What is done about rodents?
- Security: Is there fencing, a gate or cameras? Who has keys or codes?
- Contract term: Month to month or a fixed term? What is the notice to leave? What if I collect the car early?
- Deposit and payment: How much up front? Is the deposit refundable? When is the bill due?
- Height and size limits: Will a lifted truck, a van or a roof rack fit through the door and in the space?
- What is included: Tax, administration fees, pickup, spring prep. Ask for a total, not a headline rate.

## What to compare

Copy this into a note and fill it in for each quote.

| Item | Facility A | Facility B | Facility C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type (outdoor, covered, indoor, heated, unit) |  |  |  |
| Monthly price |  |  |  |
| Total for my dates, with tax |  |  |  |
| Deposit |  |  |  |
| Contract term and notice |  |  |  |
| Access hours or appointment |  |  |  |
| Power for a tender or charger |  |  |  |
| Insurance proof needed |  |  |  |
| Pest control |  |  |  |
| Fencing, gate, cameras |  |  |  |
| Height and size limit |  |  |  |

For rough numbers by city, see [car storage cost](https://car-storage.ca/guides/car-storage-cost-canada/).

## Or let us look

If you would rather not call around, [tell us what you need](https://car-storage.ca/request-a-spot/) and we will look for options. We do not own storage. Starting prices are on the [pricing page](https://car-storage.ca/pricing/).

## Related

- [How much car storage costs in Canada](https://car-storage.ca/guides/car-storage-cost-canada/)
- [Indoor vs outdoor car storage](https://car-storage.ca/guides/indoor-vs-outdoor-car-storage/)
- [Car storage questions](https://car-storage.ca/faq/)

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