Back on the road
Spring car prep after storage
In April the car needs a quick check before you drive it: battery, tires, fluids, brakes, and whatever you plugged against mice. Ask for spring prep and delivery in the request, and the car comes back ready.
Spring check, in order
Look underneath and inside
Signs of mice, leaks under the car, anything chewed.
Remove the plugs
Exhaust and intake plugs out, before the first start.
Battery and tires
Charge or refit the battery. Set tire pressure back to normal.
Fluids and brakes
Check levels. The first few stops may grind as surface rust clears from the rotors.
Wash and drive
A wash, then a gentle first drive.
What it costs
| Item | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Spring prep: check-over, tire pressure, wash | from $100 |
| Flatbed pickup or delivery, local | from $120 one way |
| Wash and interior detail before storage | from $75 |
Starting prices in CAD before tax, from published storage rates and market estimates, October 2026. The facility, your car and the dates set the final price.
Spring questions
When should the car come out of storage?
After the last salt on the roads, usually mid to late April in Ontario and Quebec, later on the Prairies.
Do I need to reinstate my insurance first?
If you reduced coverage while stored, yes, before the car goes on the road. See insurance while stored.
Tell us about your car. We find the spot.
Storage type, car, city and how long. We check what is open near you and reply by email with options and prices.