The Quiet Money Maker: Car Storage Facilities

04/25/25 • 20 min

Chris Constantine, from Hagerty Garage + Social in Van Nuys, is in the studio this week to share the behind-the-scenes operation of one of the biggest money makers in the automotive industry -- car storage facilities. In this exclusive interview, Chris reveals how he got involved with Hagerty, what Hagerty Garage + Social is, the perks and services that premium storage facilities typically have, why there is a demand for car storage in LA and other areas in the country, the main challenges and risks of running such a facility, the next big move of his career, future collaborations, competitors in the car storage space, etc.

Listen in on this laid-back discussion with an insider in the LA automotive industry for a daily dose of enlightenment and inspiration!

Jimmy Xie is the founder and host of Sociology of Cars, Sociology of Cars & Breakfast, and Sociology of Cars Podcast.

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Chris Constantine is an event organizer and car concierge at Hagerty Garage + Social in Van Nuys.

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Sociology of Cars Podcast is produced by Sociology of Everything, supported by Zero2Sixty Studios in San Dimas, CA.

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Listen in on this laid-back discussion with an insider in the LA automotive industry for a daily dose of enlightenment and inspiration!

Jimmy Xie is the founder and host of Sociology of Cars, Sociology of Cars & Breakfast, and Sociology of Cars Podcast.

Follow him at:

https://www.instagram.com/jimmyxieart/

https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars/

https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars_breakfast/

https://www.instagram.com/sociology_of_cars_podcast/

Chris Constantine is an event organizer and car concierge at Hagerty Garage + Social in Van Nuys.

Follow him at:

https://www.instagram.com/wentforadrive/

Sociology of Cars Podcast is produced by Sociology of Everything, supported by Zero2Sixty Studios in San Dimas, CA.

Follow Zero2Sixty at:

https://www.instagram.com/zero2sixty.studios/

https://www.instagram.com/zero2sixty.simracing/

https://www.instagram.com/zero2sixty.autolab/

https://www.instagram.com/zero2sixtyco/

https://www.instagram.com/zero2sixty.racing/

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Can Porsche Ownership Change Your Life?

This week, we have two young entrepreneurs, Nate and Will, who are also first-time Porsche owners, in the studio to answer one question: can owning a Porsche change one's life? In this uniquely candid discussion, Nate and Will reveal how they decided to buy Porsches in the first place, whether or not the ownership changed their lives in some ways, the mindset shift of having nice cars, using cars as business/social tools, the various types of Porsche owners, why someone would choose Porsches over exotic cars, whether or not the Porsche community is really as supportive as people say, the social dynamic between 911 and Cayman/Boxster owners, etc.

Listen in on this candid discussion with two young enthusiasts in the LA car scene for a daily dose of clarity and inspiration!

Jimmy Xie is the founder and host of Sociology of Cars, Sociology of Cars & Breakfast, and Sociology of Cars Podcast.

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Nate Ong is a Porsche owner, entrepreneur, and driving enthusiast.

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Willem Downing is a Porsche owner, entrepreneur, and car enthusiast.

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Sociology of Cars Podcast is produced by Sociology of Everything, supported by Zero2Sixty Studios in San Dimas, CA.

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Know Your "Why": Oh Shift

Rylic Alexander, the founder and creative director of the rising web-based automotive show Oh Shift, is in the studio this week to share his “why” behind the show’s dramatic reentry into the media space in 2025. In this exclusive interview, Rylic discusses his experience and role in the car scene as a person of color who also identifies as queer, the influence of motorsports-minded family members, cultural shift, how curiosity and childhood dreams inform his creative directions, how the name Oh Shift came about, the future of the show, the expansion of the production team, the missing links he is hunting for, etc.

Listen in on this candid discussion with a rising star in the LA automotive industry for a daily dose of power boost and inspiration!

Jimmy Xie is the founder and host of Sociology of Cars, Sociology of Cars & Breakfast, and Sociology of Cars Podcast.

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Rylic Alexander is the founder and creative director of the web-based automotive show Oh Shift.

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https://www.instagram.com/ohshifttv/

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