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What Melbourne Taught Us — And Why to Watch for a Surprise in Shanghai

The first race of a Formula 1 season often creates more noise than clarity, so watch out for surprises in Shanghai...
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Putting a Spring in Your Step – When Your Car Exits Hibernation

Preparing Your Car for the Road After Winter — and Why How It Was Stored Changes Everything
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White-Glove Service: What It Really Means in Automotive Asset Management

Understanding the true meaning of premium automotive care and why it matters for your investment.
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The 2026 Formula 1 Season Begins And a New Generation of Historic Race Cars Is Born

The first laps of a new Formula 1 season always carry asense of occasion...
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The Hidden Cost of Storing Your Car at Home: Why Rising Bills Make Professional Storage More Attractive

For many car enthusiasts, collectors and supercar owners, the 2025 budget raises an overlooked question: does storing a valuable car at home genuinely save money anymore?
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From Physical Asset to Boardroom Topic: Why Cars Are Now Being Treated Like Infrastructure

There was a time when cars, even very valuable ones, sat outside institutional thinking. But times, they are a-changing...
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Birch Hosts Hill and Hamilton with Salone Events

Last week Birch was proud to host a special evening in support of the halow Project, with invitation-only guests enjoying a Q&A with Tom Chilton, Damon Hill and Nicolas Hamilton.
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Why Home Garages and Barns Are Now the Riskiest Places to Store Valuable Cars

For generations, the default place to store a car has been the family garage, a converted barn, or a private lock-up, but now it's time to rethink that premise...
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When Britain Floods, Your Car Shouldn’t

As Storm Chandra sweeps across the UK bringing heavy rain, strong winds and flooding risk, it is clear that 2026 will be remembered as a year when severe weather was not the exception, but the norm.
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Meet The Team: Daniel Wood - Founder

Daniel Wood, co-founder of Birch, brings nearly 30 years’ insurance expertise and lifelong automotive passion to creating a high-care vehicle storage facility rooted in integrity and precision.
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The Pre-Storage Clean: Why Proper Preparation Matters

Before a car is tucked away for winter or long-term rest, there’s one essential ritual every owner should prioritise — a professional pre-storage clean.
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Meet The Team: Natalie Smith - Office Manager

Meet Natalie Smith, Office manager at Birch. From greeting clients to being in control of the diary, Natalie is one of the key team members that ensures a smooth operation.
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Meet the Team: Zaak Andrews - Vehicle & Media Specialist

Our multi-tasking dynamo Zaak Andrews is involved in many facets of the Birch business...
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Safe Assets in a Tax-Heavy World: Why High-Value Cars Deserve the Right Storage

With increased tax pressure on property and passive income, many collectors and investors are once again looking toward tangible assets as part of their long-term strategy....
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Meet The Team: Lee Sullivan - General Manager

Lee Sullivan brings an impressive automotive background to the Birch set up, read all about it here.
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Treading Safely with Storing Tyres

When it comes to vehicle storage, tyres are often the unsung heroes.
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