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Guardian Storage - 5 Benefits For Your Business

Guardian Storage New Zealand

Guardian Storage provides self storage units in various sizes ranging from 9 cubic metres to 54 cubic metres.   Our smaller units are a great place to store important business documents in an environment that is low-cost and secure. The most common reason for our business clients to use a self storage unit is freeing up valuable commercial space by storing archived documents and records off-site. 

For all  businesses in New Zealand there is a legal requirement to store documents, usually for around seven years. Most business find that the majority of those documents are not needed on a daily, weekly or even monthly basis, and most will never be accessed again – unless required by the IRD or their accountant. So when you’re paying for valuable commercial real estate it makes good business sense to store these documents off-site and use that extra space in a smarter way. Here are 5 extra benefits for your business when using Guardian’s self storage units:

1. State of the art security

Our Self storage units use state of the art security to protect your archived records and documents. While you might not need the documents on a daily basis, most companies would be devastated if they were stolen or destroyed.  Our security system ensures your unit is secured, monitored and not able to be accessed by anyone without your permission.

2. Clean & climate controlled Units

Keeping paper documents in a good condition can be tricky, especially when they are stored in basements, cupboards and attics. Often older documents can get damp, or they may be ruined by rodent or insect damage such as silverfish. Our self storage units are well-maintained, clean and have just the right climate controls for archived documents. There’s no chance your records will get wet or damaged, so when you need them, they’ll be in the same condition as the day you left them.

3. Convenient Locations & Excellent Service

You never know when you may need one of your important documents. Storing your business documents with Guardian storage means your documents are easily available and located at a site that is convenient. You can access your property whenever you need and our friendly staff will go out of their way to make sure all your needs are met.

4. Save Money

When renting or owning commercial space every metre counts. There is no sense in using up valuable office space to store archived documents.  Guardian’s storage units are great value for money, our online space calculator can show you the exact size you need and from* as little as $89 per month you could have your own unit.

5. Helpful & friendly staff

Our welcoming friendly staff are what makes Guardian such a fantastic company.  We will go out of our way to make sure your storage experience is first class!

So give the team at Guardian Storage a call today.  We provide clean, safe and flexible self storage options for all your business storage needs.

(* depending on size and location of storage unit)

10 Helpful Car Storage Tips

Heading off overseas?  Have a car that is surplus to requirements? Or maybe you just want a secure place for your prized vintage or retro car?

Guardian Storage has the answer for you!   We provide storage units that are clean and climate controlled, with state of the art security to protect your vehicle.

Guardian Storage unit with car

Car Storage at Guardian

To make sure your vehicle stays in good condition while we store it, here are 10 useful car storage  tips:

  1. Change the oil and replace the filter. Dirty oil can cause rust in the engine. You may need to alter the type of oil you use, as some are better for cars that will be stored for a long length of time.
  2. Make sure the tank is full.  A full tank of petrol can help reduce any deterioration due to condensation in the petrol tank.
  3. Clean the car inside and out and wax the surface to protect the exterior. Make sure any small food scraps are out of the car, as mice can find their way in and do a lot of damage. Also, make sure any products you use for the interior do not have water in them as this may leave residue and cause the formation of mould inside the car.
  4. Check the tyres are properly inflated to the correct air pressure.
  5. If you will be placing it in for an extended period of time it’s a good idea to remove the spark plugs so that they don’t rust.
  6. Spray the engine with lubricant to protect the engine from water and rust damage.
  7. Ensure no animals can get in. It’s a good idea to stuff clean rags in the exhaust and ensure all the windows are closed so no small animals can make your vehicle their home.
  8. If you are going to be gone for some time, remove the battery and give the terminals a good clean.
  9. Any dampness within the car can cause issues when stored. It’s a good idea to lift the carpets and ensure they are completely dry before you store the car.
  10. Lift up the wiper blades before you leave.

To find out more about our Car Storage option, and for more helpful car storage tips, call our friendly team on .