Secure Vehicle Storage
Secure Vehicle Storage in Essex — Insurance, Trade & Long-Term
Cat's Recovery & Transport operates a secure vehicle storage compound in Essex — controlled access, monitored, insured. Ideal for insurance work, bodyshop overflow, project cars, damaged vehicles and trade clients who need short or long-term storage.
- 24/7 · 365 days a year
- PAS43 Accredited
- IVR Accredited including EV Recovery
- £5M Public Liability
- £150k Goods in Transit
- Operator Licence
- Waste Carrier Licence
- Family-run operator
- FdEng Motorsport Engineering
- London, Essex & M25 coverage
Short and long-term vehicle storage
Vehicles can be stored short term while insurance, repair or sale is sorted, or longer term as required. We log arrival, condition and movements so there's a clear record at every step.
Insurance work and bodyshop overflow
When bodyshops are full or insurance work needs holding while a claim is processed, we can store on your behalf. Vehicles can be transported to and from the compound at any time on our flatbeds.
Controlled access compound
Controlled access, monitored, insured. Only authorised personnel and confirmed movements — your vehicle isn't sitting on a public street or an unsecured yard.
When you need it
Common situations we handle
- An accident vehicle needs storage during a claim
- A bodyshop is full and needs overflow capacity
- A trade client needs short-term holding between moves
- A non-runner or project car needs secure storage
- An insurer requires a vehicle held pending inspection
- A vehicle needs storing between collection and onward delivery
Vehicles handled
Every vehicle type, properly equipped
See our full vehicle types page for detail on prestige, low, EV and non-runner handling.
How it works
Simple, four-step process
From the moment you call to safe delivery, here's exactly how it goes.
Discuss the vehicle and timing
Call or WhatsApp with vehicle details, condition and how long you need it stored.
We collect or accept delivery
We can recover the vehicle in or accept it from another operator. Arrival and condition logged.
Secure storage
Vehicle held in our controlled-access Essex compound. Movements logged. Insurance work and inspections supported.
Onward delivery when ready
We deliver to your bodyshop, dealership, customer or auction site whenever you need.
Why choose us
Why customers pick Cat's Recovery for secure vehicle storage
- Family-run, owner-operated — you speak to the people doing the work
- PAS43 accredited and IVR accredited including module 27b for EV recovery
- £5M Public Liability and £150k Goods in Transit insurance
- Operator Licence and Waste Carrier Licence (Cat B vehicles)
- FdEng Motorsport Engineering background — technically competent on every vehicle
- Modern flatbeds, soft straps, low-angle ramps, skates, EV-safe handling
Read the full compliance & accreditations page.
Where we cover
Areas served by this service
FAQ
Secure Vehicle Storage — common questions
Quick answers to the questions we get most. See our full FAQ for more.
Can you store vehicles securely?+
Yes — our Essex compound has controlled access, is monitored and insured.
Is the storage insured?+
Yes — vehicles are covered while in our care.
Can you collect, store and re-deliver?+
Yes — we can handle the full chain on our own flatbeds.
Do you support insurance and bodyshop work?+
Yes — insurance overflow and bodyshop holding are core uses of the compound.
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Areas we cover
Local recovery & transport in your area
Need recovery or transport now?
Call or WhatsApp for an immediate response. Send your location, registration, vehicle photos and a short description of the problem.