Classic car lovers are turning to storage facilities to keep their precious vehicles stored safely in mint condition during the winter months.

Lancashire storage chain Store First, which operates centres in Blackburn, Burnley, Liverpool and Rochdale, has seen a surge in business from car collectors as they cope with another winter of harsh weather conditions.

Store First operations director Stuart Laverty said, "We've noticed a significant number of enquiries from car lovers this winter and we certainly have the capacity and the security measures in place to accommodate their requests for vehicle storage.”

Store First is due to open centres in Barnsley, Preston, Manchester and Newcastle.

www.storefirst.com