By Sherry Gross


It is possible to store a vehicle for different reasons, including winter and harsh weather conditions, momentarily move to another area, military deployment or your lack of space to store it in your house. Following standard procedures for vehicle storage can help ensure that the car stays secure throughout its storage time, ready to be moved when springtime arrives.

Locate a good storage to store your car. The local fairgrounds may offer a storage option during the winter, or a colleague and relative has a shed or spare one you can use. Make sure the given area is safe or free from potential theft.

Getting your car ready for the garage could take a while, but it is worth that work. Clean or dust the interior properly, being sure to care for all the corners, edges and to clean out the crumbs or food which might be hiding. Drive the car to washing-bay area and wash the base to remove dirt and grime. Clean the wheels as well.

Wash and wax the outer-parts and polish the inside vinyl and the dashboard with a good cleaning product. A petrol stabilizer bottle will not be a bad idea. Go to the filling station and make sure this product is added. Let the car run some time until the engine gets heated up. This approach helps mix the stabilizer and gas together to ensure the gasoline does not change to varnish.

Choose in-door service if possible for your car. Collect your materials. You'll need a tarp to protect the floor, tools to be able to disconnect the battery, lubrication and rags. Upon reaching the garage site, lay the tarpaulin on the ground then drive the vehicle onto it - this prevents humidity from attacking the bottom of the car. Put some rag between the windshield and the wiper blade.

Renowned Mechanics suggests that the spark plugs be removed and sprayed with oil, the crank shaft turned by hand, then the spark plugs be replaced. Detach the battery cables ( start with the negative ), then remove the charging unit. Take the charging unit home and keep it for the winter months, making use of a trickle charger to sustain the charge. Finally, protect the car with the car cover.

Stick to the guidelines for storage indoor, but cover the floor with plywood covered with a thick sheet plastic or tarp. If you'll cover the car, keep windows open around 1/2 inch to allow air flow. Adding mothballs helps keep mice from staying in your vehicle at winter times. Invest in a quality car cover that's porous enough to use, yet strong to protect the car from having problems during winter.

You may have to pay a bit more for the best car cover. You will find the value worthy as it gives optimum protection for the car. You might look at placing a few thick and light blanket beneath the car cover to make it possible to absorb moisture in winter. The ideal outside covers cover the wheel wells and also keep them properly secured with bungee-type cords.




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