Tax Season is Over – Rent a Self-Storage Facility near San Mateo for Documents and Records

Not just businesses, but even individuals and families collect a lot of files and documents. Many are necessary to store for tax purposes, but now that tax season is over, it is time to consider what to do with all your documents and records. Electronic storage is a good option, but sometimes, especially for businesses, you may be required to maintain physical records for a specific period of time, or indefinitely.

Often, important or dated files are pushed away into a back room, stuffed into a closet, or even occupying valuable floor space. This haphazard filing system can leave you scrounging for important tax documents come next season. No one wants to face that year after year.

Preparing for next year's tax season now is easier when you rent a unit in a self-storage facility near San Mateo. There is no need to clutter up valuable space at home, or lease additional office space for your growing business when you keep your documents accessible and organized off-site.

Reasons to Store Your Important Documents Off-site 

There are a variety of reasons to store your important business and tax documents in a 5A self-storage facility:

·         To comply with the law or your insurance company: Industries like medical, accounting, and finance need to keep physical records to comply with the law. Sometimes your insurance company will require your files to be held for an extended period of time. It is possible that you may need to store documents for a few years. Our units are the perfect place to do that, giving you peace of mind that your important documents are accessible whenever you need them.

·         Additional off-site safety in case of fire or earthquake: No one necessarily wants to think about disasters, but sometimes they happen. If a fire damaged or destroyed your home or office, how would you recover your files? Storing your documents away from your premises is a good way to protect them.

·         Free up precious home and office space: As your business or your family grows, you may consider moving to a larger space. Instead, why not maximize your current space by moving those little-used boxes of files into a self-storage unit? You free up living area and workspace and save on the costs of moving.

·         Easier organization: When storage space is limited, it is easy to just tuck files anywhere.  Retrieving a file is an entirely different story. Imagine all the time wasted searching every nook and cranny for one file. An off-site storage unit can make it easier to organize by year or category.

·         Easy accessibility: Our self-storage facilities are conveniently located along major thoroughfares and can be easily accessed with a car or truck. Also, we have extended business hours, so you can obtain your files at your convenience.

Take the time to organize your files today and eliminate the hassle for next tax season. 5A Rent-A-Space has a variety of storage rental units near San Mateo to keep your vital documents locked away yet accessible. They also have file cartons with lids to make organizing easy.

Call 5A Rent-A-Space at 650-338-0016 or toll free at 1-800-5ASPACE (1-800-522-7223) to learn more about renting a self-storage unit near San Mateo.  You can also reserve your unit online now. If you are not sure how much space you will need for your items, use our online "Space Calculator."

 

How Does a Storage Unit near West Maui Enhance Your Car’s Trade-In Value?

Everyone wants a great deal when trading in their car for a new one. After spending thousands of dollars on a new car, most of us will take great care of the shiny new set of wheels. Fixing weird engine noises, changing the oil regularly, and keeping the interior fresh go a long way for your trade-in value later. However, there is one aspect of maintaining a car that few people even consider. You could increase the trade-in value of your vehicle by up to 10% by just protecting it from the elements. In other words, it is time to put your car in the garage.

In Maui's tropical island weather, your car is guaranteed to take a beating from the elements. For example, with the wet, salty Hawaiian air, your beloved convertible will rust quicker when it is forced to stay outside day in and day out.

Unfortunately, many homeowners pile their garages high with boxes or seasonal items, instead of providing a shelter for their cars. By renting a storage unit near West Maui, you can park your vehicle inside your garage and keep it safe from Mother Nature.

5 Ways Keeping Your Car Garaged will Increase Your Trade-In Value

Here are 5 reasons why keeping your car stored in your garage will aid its value later:

·         Keeps it safe from the weather: When your car is parked in the garage, the effects of rain and wind are decreased. We all know that the weather can wreak havoc on your vehicle's top clear coat. There is also the constant threat of rust in this tropical climate.

·         Keeps it protected from other vehicles: Anytime your auto is left outside, you run the risk of dings, scratches, and even broken windows from other cars.

·         Keeps it protected from UV rays: Hawaii is such a beautiful, tropical paradise that it is easy to forget the sun's UV rays can create damage to your vehicle. UV rays can cause fading on both the exterior paint and interior upholstery or dashboards.  

·         Keeps the exterior looking fantastic: When the car looks good, an auto dealer will notice and know the vehicle has been well cared for as they inspect trade-ins.  

·         Keeps the engine lubricated: When stored in your garage, the fluids in your engine are kept in a stable condition. This helps it run better than a car that is constantly left out and exposed to the elements.

When you are ready to trade in your car, your salesperson will assess various aspects of your vehicle. They are calculating the value based not only on the book value but also on how it looks, plus the reconditioning cost. They know whether or not you have taken proper care of it over the years. Each ding, scratch, or mechanical issue, counts against the value of your trade-in.  If they need to do less refurbishing to get it back on the market, they'll consider a larger trade in value to you.

Increase the trade-in value of your car – rent a 5A storage unit today, clean out your garage, and park your vehicle inside, where it deserves to be!

Call 5A Rent-A-Space at 808-745-1616 or toll free at 1-800-5ASPACE (1-800-522-7223) to learn more about renting a self-storage unit near West Maui.  You can also reserve your unit online now. If you are not sure how much space you will need for your items, use our online "Space Calculator."