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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?

There was a time when cars, even very valuable ones, sat outside institutional thinking. But times, they are a-changing...

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.

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.

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.

Our multi-tasking dynamo Zaak Andrews is involved in many facets of the Birch business...

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....

Lee Sullivan brings an impressive automotive background to the Birch set up, read all about it here.

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

Find out everything you need to know about Birch's HMRC Bonded Warehouse Status.

Few names in the automotive world command the same reverence as Ferrari...

Birch Commercial Director Tom Chilton will remain on the British Touring Car Championship grid for a landmark fifth successive season with EXCELR8 and Team VERTU — continuing one of the strongest and most enduring partnerships in modern BTCC competition.

Modern Ferrari classics from 360 to F12 require expert storage. Optimal environments, battery conditioning and professional care preserve performance, value, and provenance for collectors.

Protect your classic car from rodents this winter. Aviva reports 28% claim increase, averaging £2,494. Birch's monitored storage prevents costly damage to high-value vehicles.

A beautiful example of the caliber of cars we can care for at Birch. Read all about the DB4 GT Lightweight.

Some of the Birch team took the opportunity to join in with the final Salone Events Goodwood track day for 2025.

A dramatic, weather-hit finale at Donington Park finalised both GT3 and GT4 British GT crowns.

A spectacular end to the 2025 BTCC season.

The 2025 British GT championship reaches its ninth and final stop this weekend to settle both GT3 and GT4 titles...

Our man Chilton is off to Brands this weekend in search of a happy ending to his BTCC season

Part restoration, part modernisation: Restomods offer the emotional satisfaction of a classic car aesthetic with the performance, reliability, and technology of a modern machine...

When the last car show of the season wraps up and the final late-summer drive is behind you, it’s tempting to think of winter storage as simple...