Edmunds: 5 tips for storing your vehicle this winter
A number of people with convertibles or fun weekend cars will store them for the winter season
Storing a vehicle because it’s not needed is something that an owner might have to do at some point. It might be because it’s a sports car that the owner wants to protect from wintertime driving, or perhaps a vehicle that won’t be driven for months because of a vacation or military deployment. Whatever the reason, there’s a proper way to go about storing your vehicle.
If you simply let your vehicle sit on the street or in a garage for an extended period, you may return to a dead battery, ruined tires or a potentially damaged engine.
The experts at Edmunds have put together a list of best practices when storing your vehicle. Most of these tips apply to vehicles that will be in storage for about 30 days or more. If you’re only going out of town for a week or two, a modern car should be OK as-is. Older vehicles would benefit from getting started once a week if possible.
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