CASE STUDY | Battery Charging | Managed car storage: keeping vehicle batteries ready to drive

Offering to take care of your client’s most precious vehicles is more than just a job. For the team at STASH, a managed secure car storage facility in Sydney’s Hills district, it’s about offering daily love and passionate care as if the cars were all their own. 

The STASH journey began back in 2016, constructing a purpose built facility to offer storage and maintenance for a fleet of beloved vehicles. With 5,000 square metres of secure storage and currently housing 180 cars with room for many more, one of the biggest tasks for the team is to ensure vehicles are always drive ready when an owner wants to take them out and have some fun. 

According to Josh Climpson, the co-founder of STASH, "We are consistently interacting with the vehicles to ensure they are ready to be driven. Since these vehicles are not driven frequently, it's crucial that we conduct regular start-ups to bring them to the right temperature, depress the clutch and brakes, and regularly inflate the tyres to storage pressures and rotate the wheels to prevent flat spotting. We carry out all these processes to maintain the condition of the hoses, lines, seals, and gaskets, which ultimately prolongs the life of the componentry." 

Battery Management 

Amongst all the maintenance checks and processes, one critical factor is keeping every car on a battery conditioner. 

With such variety in the cars STASH holds under management, the team needs to know they have the right tools to meet the needs of every customer. So the founders chose CTEK as their battery maintenance partner, carrying 140 CTEK MXS5.0 chargers to deliver for their battery charging and conditioning needs. 

"We manage a diverse range of vehicles here, including exotics, vintage cars, and race cars. Each vehicle has unique battery types and locations, and CTEK is equipped to provide the appropriate battery products and services to meet their needs”, says Climpson. 

Battery Reconditioning 

With a wide mix of cars and vintages, all utilised on an irregular basis, STASH knows it’s essential to not just ensure the batteries are charged, but that they are carefully maintained to care for their long-term performance. Something the CTEK MXS5.0 delivers. 

"The reconditioning mode has proven to be extremely valuable for us. We frequently receive vehicles that have been stored in garages or warehouses for extended periods of time. The batteries that come with these vehicles are often in very bad shape. It's reassuring to have the CTEK MXS5.0 charger, which enables us to effectively rejuvenate these batteries and prepare them for our clients." 

The CTEK MXS5.0 features: 

• Charging for batteries from 1.2 to 110Ah 
• Automatic temperature compensation to optimise performance in all conditions 
• Patented automatic desulphation program 
• Patented float/pulse system for the most efficient maintenance mode over long periods of connection 
• AGM option to maximise performance of Stop/Start batteries 
• Special recondition mode for deeply discharged batteries 
• Easy to read LED display 

Delivering The Best 

For the STASH team, CTEK fits into its larger mission to ensure that their customers know that they’re getting the absolute best when they hand their keys to the team. 

"Trust is at the core of everything we do at STASH. It's not something that can be measured. We want our clients to feel confident that their investment in us is justified. Even the smallest details, such as the soap we use, are chosen with their satisfaction in mind. When they see CTEK chargers being used on their vehicles, they know we're not cutting corners. We're not using inferior brands. Our goal is to ensure that their car is returned to them in a better condition than when it arrived." 

Delivering On Driver Dreams 

As passionate car lovers themselves, the STASH crew loves every opportunity to bring new customers in and help them enjoy their special cars to the fullest. 

Climpson emphasizes that at STASH, every vehicle is treated as special regardless of its value, as each one holds significance to its owner. The team handles a diverse range of cars, from MX-5s to Aventadors, and focuses on preventive measures to maintain their health and prevent unscheduled maintenance. In addition, STASH is situated close to some of the finest driving roads, allowing customers to enjoy their cherished vehicles on "valuable miles," free from traffic and highways. 

"We have the privilege of working with some of the most iconic cars that have been adorning our childhood bedroom walls. Our customers appreciate the expertise we bring to the table and are grateful for the exceptional service we provide. It's not just about fixing cars, it's about building a community of like-minded enthusiasts who share a passion for automotive excellence. To us, it's a truly unique and fulfilling experience."