STORAGE IN THE NEW FOREST
Being perfectly located on the edge of the New Forest in the stunning Wessex countryside, we are approximately thirty minutes by road from Bournemouth,
Southampton and Poole, and 1 hour from Dorchester and Winchester.
If travelling by train to collect your vehicle for the weekend,
we can arrange to collect you from the mainline railway connection at New Milton which has a direct service to London Waterloo (1 ¾ hrs).
We are also ideally positioned close to the major ports of Southampton and Portsmouth allowing you the ideal gateway to the European continent.
VALETING & DETAILING
Anyone can clean or have their car cleaned by the numerous street car wash facilities, but when you need a bespoke service to eliminate that weathered, worn, scratched or dented surface so as to prepare your car for a concourse d’elegance event or showroom experience, you need expert help. Which is why we can arrange professional detailing to the highest standards using Gtechniq and Swissvax products, whether it be maintenance, enhancement, protection or correction work.
So if you want your car looking as good as new to produce a show quality finish both inside and out, that will improve appearance and preserve the resale value, let us arrange things for you. Obviously you’re going to be paying more than the local back street car wash price, but then quality always was set at a premium.
“Cheeky, but it’s only the cars we polish here”
“These only hang on the wall, not in the engine bay”
PHOTOGRAPHY
We are proud to work with a professional and talented photographer who will capture your cars’ beauty and translate it onto canvas or print to suit your requirements. You’ll see many auto sports shots at our premises which will give you a flavour of what’s possible. So why not have a professional shoot done for you pride and joy, all the images will come in a presentation USB case so you can choose which is the best image to frame and hang in your office, study or home. In addition, we are able to offer an array of services which include PR & Marketing campaign photo shoots, static events, exhibitions and shows, themed events, weddings, and many special occasions.
OUTSIDE STORAGE
Storing a boat, caravan or motorhome during the winter months can be awkward and unsightly if neighbours object, therefore storing your boat, caravan or motorhome in a secure compound makes perfect sense. Dorset and Hampshire’s coastline and New Forest National Park are just on our doorstep so it makes perfect sense to use a storage facility in the quieter winter months so you can enjoy the beautiful South Coast during the summer months.
The gated storage yard is secure, protected with the latest CCTV and intruder alarms and measures some 5,000 sq ft, enough to accommodate caravans, motorhomes, small boats and ribs and even 40 foot yachts.
Our minimum initial contract is for 12 weeks for caravans, motorhome, boats and ribs up to 27ft in length and costs £35 per week, with an additional £7 per week for caravans, boats and ribs over 27ft in length. Sailing boats, yachts and cruisers will be priced on request. Thereafter the initial contract we charge every 4 weeks and all invoices are to be settled prior to exit.
All we require is a signed contract, a spare set of keys, and at least 48 hours notice prior to collection.
So if your wondering where to keep you caravan, motorhome, boat, rib, yacht gives us a call.
“Are they big? I like ‘em big!”
“er lads, I’ve got a great idea, we could transport the motor’s”
TRANSPORT
We can arrange covered transport solutions for business and individuals, so whether its’ a sports, classic, American or vintage car we are able to arrange an honest and reliable covered transport service, that we like to think we do right.
By using extender ramps to ensure your vehicle is treated with the utmost care, our associates specialise in the transport of classic vehicles, using only covered trailers. They are experienced in the collection and delivery of vehicles going to Europe and beyond, thereby ensuring your pride and joy arrives at its destination clean and dry and in safe hands.
First time customers continually become long term customers with them and time and time again, choose to arrange vehicle transport through us.
Using Brian James Transporter 6 covered trailers collection and delivery can be anywhere in the UK, 24 hours a day, 7days a week. Using covered trailers eliminates the risk of stone chip damage and ensures your vehicle arrives at its destination in the same condition as it was collected. These trailers have a payload of 2190 kgs, an internal length of 5.5 metres, a load bed width of 2.35 metres and an internal height of 1.99 metres and are towed behind a Land Rover Discovery 4, which is an ideal towing vehicle, capable of pulling 3500 kgs.
Being fully insured and fitted with Stonebridge Tachographs to comply with UK and EU road and transport regulations all drivers are Members of the Institute of Advanced Motorists and have a vast experience of motor vehicle transportation.
Our aim is to transport your vehicle with the utmost care, paying attention to every detail, so whether you own an import, a domestic, or a high end performance exotic car, we’re the people that will provide you with the best possible service.
TRAVEL & TOURS
Looking to be a bit more adventurous and travel a bit further afield with your motoring pride and joy, then let us suggest some trips for you whether they be short break or touring holidays both in the UK and the continent. We work with known experts and professionals in this field so you’ll know you’ll be in safe hands. We ourselves have visited the Mille Miglia, Spa Classic, Nürburgring, the Italian lakes and high passes of the Dolomites taking in the motor valley factories of Italy and driven the street circuit in Monaco and other such memorable circuits as Spa, Monza and Hockenheim.
If you don’t fancy that further afield then why not recharge the batteries with a break to a vibrant event here in the UK, visiting one of the many culturally rich towns or rural charm of the English countryside. Suggestions such as the Goodwood Revival, the Cotswolds, the Lake District or even the bonny highlands of Scotland.
So anything’s possible even if it’s just the local show down the road. As a member of the Ferrari owners club we are often out and about displaying the prancing horse so why not even just join us for that one day.
- Monaco Historique & Italy’s Motor Valley Tour 2022
“I told the navigator to avoid the M25 and take the scenic route”
TUNING
We are able to offer our customers impartial and independent advice as to who they should use for their servicing and tuning requirements. We have worked with several companies who can provide all aspects of restoration and preparation of classic and prestige cars or simply first class maintenance and servicing. Such services include:
- Regular servicing, maintenance and repairs
“You own it, we just twiddle ad tweak it”
- Engine rebuilds
- Race preparation
- Tyre fitment and wheel alignment
- MOT’s
- Advanced diagnostic testing
- ECU remapping for increased performance and economy
- Suspension, alloy wheel and exhaust upgrades
- In-car navigation and entertainment systems including hands free phone installation
TINTS AND WRAPPING
We can arrange both window tinting and vehicle wrapping solutions for all types of vehicles, even motorbikes.
Window tinting not only enhances the visual appeal of your vehicle it also:
- Increases security-protection against vandal damage;
- Privacy tint – allows you to look out but prevents others from looking in;
- Race preparationSolar control by blocking out over 99% of harmful UV radiation;
“…it’s a work of genius !..”
- Heat reductionof up to 70%, keeping your vehicle cool during summers;
- increases fuel economy through reduced use of the air conditioning;
- Improves energy efficiency by reducing heating loss during cold winters;
- Reduces fading to your vehicle interior from direct sunlight;
- Increses skin protection;
- Holds shattered glass together reducing the risk of injury in the case of an accident or break-in;
- Prevents scratches to the glass by providing a barrier.
“Now it’s a very difficult job, so being ‘elf and safety approved’, you do as I say”
ADMIN
How often have you forgotten when your Tax, MOT, Insurance or annual service become due. Or indeed your membership to breakdown services or motoring clubs, it’s all just another fag that takes time and energy, which is why for a small nominal amount we can help remind you and in some circumstances even pay in advance for these motoring costs. Included in this service will be a quarterly exercise routine that will include inspecting your vehicle for leaks, running the engine at idle until up to temperature, checking the instruments, tyre pressures and driving the car for a short distance ¼ km to test forward and reverse gears.
As with any business we need to cover our costs and make money to operate which is why we charge £55 per hour for this service, not an unreasonable amount if you’re off travelling around the world for 6 months, or just can’t be bothered with the extra hassle yourself.
As an added quirky bonus for anyone storing a car with us, we offer free of charge a storage and showcase facility for your children’s die cast metal scale model cars, “boys’ toys” so as they grow older they too become confirmed petrol heads.
