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?
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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....