Car storage prep?

[MattyH16valver]

Hi, just wondering what the main things u should do when storing a car over winter? Got a garage sorted out, buying an indoor dust cover......is it better to start the car up every few days to keep things running....or disconnect the battery and not start it at all seen as the most engine damage happens from cold? Also....is it best to put the car on axel stands or is that going too far.. :lol: Any help would be appreciated. Matt

[big hp]

Disconnect battery but start up every couple of weeks. Put it on axle stands with hand brake off etc.

[MattyH16valver]

k m8...cheers. Don't know if I'll bother with the axel stands as I don't have much room to get the wheels off once it's in the garage:lol: Is it just to stop flat spots in the wheels....or the damp?

[clowo16v]

Give the car a proper wash. Take the wheels off and wash em and apply a thick layer of wax. While the cars jacked up wash under the arches. Sometimes it does a car more bad than good to store it for winter.

Matt

[big hp]

Poss flat spots on tyres and also corrosion on the wheels.

You taking your car off the road mate?

[MattyH16valver]

Bought a willy 2 now m8....can't insure it till Feb as u know. Not bothered about the wheels, as they need re-furbing anyway. Matt

[big hp]

Cool, get some pics up then. Whats the spec?

[MattyH16valver]

54k, 1 owner, FSH, standard other than Magnex zorst. No rust at all! Arches are mint...the whole car is really apart from the wheels as the owner has not had them done since he bought the car 12 years ago. Drives superbly....does'nt seem as quick as my hybrid though, but needs good service, de-cat, panel filter etc. Pics....gonna give it a good polish etc this weekend.
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[big hp]

Cool. Prob needs a good service mate.

I'm prob gonna keep mine now i think. might put it on autotrader for 1 week but prob not :P

[MattyH16valver]

Lol....don't blame you for keeping it m8....tis mint! Think I'm gonna keep it standard, just give it a good service as u said....few little tweeks here and there and she'll be as sweet as a nut!

[Ahmed Bayjoo]

saw the car advertised on the trader.

great buy :D sounds mint

[nyk]

Well done Matt!

Told you the insurance was gonna be a killer! How much it cost you for that days insurance you was gettin to drive itt home??

[MattyH16valver]

The days insurance cost me £10.50....not bad I suppose. Love the car though. 8)

[Zollo]

That number plate is pretty good for you...kind of! Good buy mate. Roll on February 8)

[MattyH16valver]

cheers m8....think I'm gonna enjoy driving this. Good point about the number plate....never noticed :lol:

[Andy P]

Nice motor. Mine will be off the road asap.

Make sure you get the cambelt done as soon as its on the road, thats my plan :wink:

[Smokey McPot]

Mines being wrapped up soon. I'll miss it.

[Jimmie1.4RT]

Sweeeeet.

Dust sheets?
Also heard leaving the windows open a little bit can help stop it getting damp inside (moisture).

[MattyH16valver]

Had the cambelt, idler, tensioner, aux belt done at stan's on sat....thought i'd get it done just in case before the long drive home. Few things I need to sort out....wheel refurb, leaky rear window, exhaust blows sometimes, elec window switch not working, revearse lights not working (wiring I think). Nothing major really, gonna get it as mint as posible, new fogs, indicators etc. Cheers for comments peeps. Matt

[Coops]

mintah am jealous, another one to the enthusiasts fold n all, good to see