A-1 Self Storage offers three different vehicle storage options. At most locations, we offer outdoor parking spaces, individual storage units, and at our Downtown San Diego location, indoor car storage in a garage-style setting. All of our facilities are very clean, safe, and secure for your peace of mind while storing your vehicle. Here are some things to consider when deciding which type of storage will work best for your needs.
Length of Storage
How long you are looking to store your vehicle? This will help you decide if you want it away from the outside elements or if it will be okay to have it in an outdoor parking space. For long term storage, we offer monthly services, such as trickle charges and tire pressure checks, on the vehicle at our Downtown San Diego location.
Budget
Each type of storage has a different cost. Consider your budget to help you decide which type of storage is best for you. With several different vehicle storage options, we can help you find a space within your budget.
Vehicle Type
Are you looking to store your classic car, or your utility truck? If you are looking to keep your classic car away from the dirt and sun, we have indoor storage to keep your vehicle free form the outside elements. If you are storing a utility truck, an outdoor parking space offers quick and easy access. We offer small and large outdoor and indoor units to meet your needs. We offer standard car parking spaces as well as RV size parking spaces. Our indoor units range in size as well.
A-1 Self Storage is committed to fulfilling all your vehicle and car storage needs with top quality car storage, superior customer service, and convenient locations.
As busy as you are moving, it may not even come to mind that the holiday could change your plans. Keep in mind that most moving companies will take the holiday off. Memorial Day weekend is coming before you know it, if you plan to move during that weekend here are tips to consider.
Friends and Family Being Too Busy to Help – If you’re looking for help on moving day, and plan to move on holiday weekend, you may want to ask friends or family far in advance. Many will have plans that don’t involve spending their day hauling heavy objects, especially during warm weather holidays. One of the most important moving tips will be to ask early.
Movers may be unavailable – With high demand during holiday weekends many moving companies are either booked on holidays or even perhaps closed!
Many Stores will be closed- Moving day often brings with it a need for last minute moving supplies. If you are moving yourself, stock up for every possible moving supplies, including extra tape, extra boxes, snacks, bottled water, garbage bags, packing paper and furniture pads.
Roads may be closed – Often times many holiday weekends comes with a lot more traffic on the roads and even road closures. Don’t forget to plan you route a head of time!
Hotels may be unavailable – Holiday weekends their often a lot of people traveling. If you plan on staying in a hotel the night before your move, book your room well in advance.
If you are moving this upcoming Memorial day weekend don’t forget to plan ahead! Have a fun and safe holiday weekend.
Summer is almost here! It’s time to get your home off to a good start this season. Once summer rolls around there is nothing better than lounging outdoors surrounded by beautiful weather, and family and friends. Just use these simple tips to help get your home ready for the summertime.
Stock Up For Summer – Stock up on summer essentials. Fill your medicine cabinet with sun block, aloe and insect repellent beach towels. Also stock up on summer toys and games for the little ones to keep them preoccupied this summer.
Install Out Door Lighting- Lights are a must for backyard entertaining. Luckily they aren’ t too hard to install! Don’t call it a night just because the sun has set. Add lanterns, twinkle lights or even a portable fire pit to your backyard to make it a nighttime friendly.
Prepare Your Patio – Pull your patio furniture out from storage if you haven’t already, and give it a thorough cleaning. If your seat cushions have seen better days, consider replacing them with new bright fun colors!
Reseal Your Fence and Deck – Wooden fences and decks take a beating in all the types of weather, so give them a little TLC. Check that no boards need to be replaced, and give them a fresh coat of sealer to protect them all summer long.
Eliminate the excess – Clear your home of all the clutter. Consider packing away your knickknacks to give your home a lighter feeling. Consider rolling away extra rugs and blankets. Just some simple changes can help lighten up your home!
Check Your Air Conditioner – When the A/C sits idle for months it collects debris so a little bit of maintenance is often needed to get it running properly. The last thing you would want is on the first really hot day of summer you go to turn the A/C only to find that it doesn’t work.
Don’t wait any longer! Get your home ready for the summer heat.
Tax season is here! Getting organized ahead of time to file your taxes can alleviate a lot of the stress involved with meeting the April 15th deadline. Below are helpful tips and reminders to make sure you have all the information you will need when its time to file your taxes.
1. Plan Ahead – To limit last minute stress, create a calendar to plan your tax time to-dos, and aim to have your taxes filed in advance. You will want to have a schedule for keeping your documents organized. Is it that you will file the proper items at the end of the work week? Create a habit, use alarms, and set reminders to help you create this habit.
2. Designate a Space for Tax Organization – Whether it be your home office, kitchen table, or even a storage unit, make sure your tax record keeping has a designated spot.
3. Decide on a Filing System – If you use paper clips, accordion folders, color-coded sticky notes, or some other filing system, decide on how your going hold together important paperwork and documents. If you do everything online and decide to go paperless, be sure to keep electronic records.
4. Gather All Income Statements and Documents Including Receipts – Group together all sources of income, including W-2, 1098 or 1099 forms, as well as paid invoices or any other evidence of income you have received in the past year. Keep your receipts in a separate folder.
5. Decide How You Will File – Will you be using a tax filing software program, give everything to your accountant, or just file the paperwork by yourself? Whatever you decide, make sure you have everything in order prior to the deadline of April 15th.
6. Shred and Store Smart – To avoid identity theft, shred any papers you saved and didn’t need. Once taxes are filed, store all the paper work you may need in a secure place.
7. Use the Scanner or Smartphone to Simplify – Are looking for easier access to your receipts? You can either snap pictures of your receipts and save to your computer or use a scanner. Some smartphone apps make it easier to store your scanned items, check out the app store for more details.
Tax season doesn’t have to be stressful. Stay organized and plan ahead of time. With these simple tips, tax organization should be easier!
A-1 Self Storage is dedicated to providing you with the best in customer service. Below are the answers to many of the most common questions. If your questions are not answered here, please feel free to contact the location nearest you and speak to one of our self storage experts.
Q: When can I get to my belongings?
A: We offer the longest access hours in the market. Some of our locations also offer convenient 24 hour access on select units. Please contact the location directly to verify your access hours.
Q: Do you have a pest control maintenance schedule?
A: Yes, we schedule monthly, professional pest control services at all of our locations for your peace of mind.
Q: How long do I have to sign up?
A: We offer month-to-month rentals with no long term commitment to save you money.
Q: Do you offer a mover?
A: Although we don’t offer a mover, we do offer FREE use of our moving truck at our San Juan Capistrano, CA & Alhambra, CA locations to save you time and money. Please contact the location for full details. We would also be more than happy to recommend a local reliable mover.
Q: How can I make a payment?
A: Payments can be processed by mail, in person, over the phone, through our website or 24 hour self-service kiosks available at select locations. You may also arrange to have payment automatically deducted from your credit card. Please ask your local location about this convenient payment option.
Q: Which locations offer the 24 Hour Rental/Payment kiosk?
A: Our self-service kiosks are open 24/7 for your convenience to rent a space or make a payment at the following locations: Chula Vista, Concord, Cypress, Huntington Beach, La Habra, La Mesa – Spring St., Lake Forest, North Hollywood – Vanowen St., Oakland, San Diego – Kearny Mesa, San Diego – Morena, San Jose – Baroni Ave, San Jose – Old Oakland Rd, Torrance and Vista.
Q: What sizes do you have and how much do they cost?
A: We have a wide variety of unit sizes to meet your needs and save you money. Unit sizes and prices vary by location. Please contact a location near you for available sizes and prices, or click here for our Size Guide.
Q: How do I calculate how much storage space to rent?
A: Our expert staff can assist you in determining the right size unit to save you money. Just give us a brief description of what will be stored and we’ll help you determine how much space is needed.
Q: What forms of credit card payment do you accept?
A: We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. Please ask about our convenient credit card auto-pay program!
Q: Do you sell Locks, Packing and Moving supplies?
A: Yes, for your peace of mind we sell high security locks! We also offer boxes and moving supplies for your one-stop shopping convenience.
Q: Do you have outdoor storage for boats, RVs and other vehicles?
A: Yes, we have space for Boats, RVs, Commercial Vehicles, Trucks and Cars at our Cypress, El Cajon, Fashion Valley, Huntington Beach, La Mesa – Spring Street, Mission Valley, Oceanside and Vista locations. Please contact the location nearest you for availability and vehicle size limits.
Q: How much notice must be given when I move out?
A: We require a 10 day written notice to move out. Full details on the vacating policy will be provided for you at the time of move-in.
Q: When do you have auctions?
A: Typically, we have auctions once a month at each store.
A: How do auctions work?
Q: The auctioneer will open the unit door in front of the crowd. From the doorway, you will get to look inside the unit. You can’t enter the unit or touch anything in the unit. The auctioneer will then start the bidding. If you buy unit, it is cash only at the time of sale. You are bidding to purchase everything in the unit. Units range in size from 20 square feet to 400 square feet. Prices range from a dollar to hundreds, or even thousands of dollars. Once you purchase a unit, you have 24 hours to completely empty the unit and remove everything in it from the property.
Q: Which locations offer E-Waste Recycling?
A: Participating Green Spot Drop-Off Locations include: San Diego – Fashion Valley, San Diego – Mission Valley & San Diego – Mira Mesa.
Q: What are some examples of E-Waste items that are acceptable for drop-off?
A: Some of the most commonly accepted and collected items include cell phones, computers, monitors, printers, scanners, ink & toner cartridges, small appliances and electronic components. It is illegal to throw these items in the trash and need to be properly recycled and re-purposed by State law. Items collected will not end up in landfills. They may be donated in working and non-working condition.
Q: How can I apply for a job at A-1 Self Storage?
A: We recommend you check your local Craigslist, as well as our Employment Opportunities section on our blog for current job postings.
