Vehicle storage in Ottawa gives your car, truck, or equipment a secure place to sit when you do not have room at home or need it held temporarily. Your condo does not have a second parking spot for the project car you just bought. Your insurance company needs the accident vehicle held while the claim is processed. You are leaving the country for three months and do not want your car sitting on the street through an Ottawa winter. Ontario Towing provides storage and handles the towing to and from the facility.
Why Ottawa drivers need vehicle storage
Common reasons for vehicle storage in Ottawa
Insurance holdsYour vehicle was in an accident and the insurance company needs it held at a secure location while the adjuster processes the claim. This can take days or weeks depending on the complexity.
Impound and enforcement holdsVehicles towed for parking violations, police seizures, or bylaw enforcement need a secure facility until the owner retrieves them.
Seasonal storageClassic cars, convertibles, and motorcycles that do not see Ottawa winters. Owners store them from November through April to avoid salt, cold starts, and snow damage.
Relocation and travelYou are moving, travelling, or deployed and need your vehicle stored securely for weeks or months. No street parking tickets, no snow plowing damage, no theft risk.
Overflow and space issuesYour driveway is full, your condo has a one-car limit, or your landlord does not allow second vehicles on the property. Storage solves the space problem.
Project cars and rebuildsYou bought a vehicle that is not roadworthy yet and need somewhere to keep it until the rebuild is done.
How vehicle storage works with Ontario Towing
From pickup to storage to retrieval
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Call (613) 619-4545Tell us what vehicle you need stored, where it is now, and how long you expect to store it.
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We tow it to the facilityOur flatbed picks up the vehicle from your location and delivers it to secure storage. The tow is included in the arrangement.
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Your vehicle is stored securelyThe facility is monitored and access-controlled. Your vehicle sits safely until you need it back.
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Retrieval when you are readyCall us when you want the vehicle back. We deliver it to your home, your mechanic, or any location you choose.
Travel, relocation, waiting for parts, project car holds
Long-term / seasonal
3 to 6 months
Winter storage for classics and convertibles, extended travel
Insurance claim storage
After an accident, insurance companies often require the vehicle to be held at a secure facility while an adjuster inspects it and processes the claim. This can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks depending on the damage, the insurer, and how quickly the adjuster schedules the visit. Ontario Towing stores accident vehicles and coordinates access for insurance adjusters. We provide the documentation your insurer needs including tow receipts, storage start dates, and vehicle condition records.
Winter storage for Ottawa vehicle owners
Ottawa winters are brutal on vehicles. Road salt corrodes paint and underbodies. Snow and ice sit on surfaces for months. Temperatures swing from -30C to above freezing and back, creating freeze-thaw cycles that crack seals and damage rubber components. If you own a classic car, a sports car, a convertible, or a motorcycle that you do not drive in winter, storing it from November through April protects it from all of that damage.
Before putting a vehicle into winter storage: Fill the gas tank to prevent moisture buildup. Add fuel stabilizer. Inflate tires to the maximum recommended pressure since they will lose PSI over the winter. Disconnect the battery or connect a trickle charger. These steps prevent the most common storage damage and make spring startup much easier.
What can be stored
Cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, motorcycles, trailers, boats on trailers, and small equipment. If it has wheels and fits in a standard parking space, we can store it. For oversized vehicles like RVs and motorhomes, call (613) 619-4545 and we will confirm whether the facility can accommodate the size.
Frequently asked questions about vehicle storage in Ottawa
Storage rates depend on the duration and vehicle size. Call (613) 619-4545 for current daily, weekly, and monthly rates. We quote everything upfront so there are no surprises.
Yes. The facility is monitored and access-controlled. Your vehicle is stored in a secure environment with restricted entry.
Access can be arranged by calling us in advance. We coordinate a time for you to visit the facility or we can retrieve specific items from the vehicle for you.
Yes. Towing to and from the storage facility is part of the service. We pick up the vehicle at your location and deliver it back when you are ready.
Yes. We store motorcycles through Ottawa's winter months. We transport the bike on a flatbed with soft straps and wheel chocks, and store it securely until spring.
Yes. We store accident vehicles during the insurance claim process and coordinate access for adjusters. We provide all documentation your insurer requires including tow receipts and storage records.
Need a safe place for your vehicle?
Secure storage with towing included. Short-term, long-term, seasonal.