I wanna piece of advice - car storage

jamescredmond

I need to store an Audi in a lock-up garage over winter. the vehicle is 5 years old and roadworthy.
I know to scotch the wheels and leave the handbrake off and to run engine at least once a week but can anyone give me any other tips?

Any help much appreciated.

Nile

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scatz

Try this link;

http://www.ehow.com/how_14375_prepare-car-long.html

northern_munky

I think you will get lots of different advice on this one but I used to do it myself for a few years when I owned an old American car. The big problem you have in a lock up is damp, theres no air to circulate around and thats gonna make the car rust but you might be alright with a five year old Audi. Some people will tell you not to start the car up everyweek, but I used to do it every fortnight or so and bring it out of the garage, let it warm up and just drive it around the lock ups. That seemed to keep the oil circulating round the engine, gearbox and axle and kept the brakes from seizing and I never had any problems and I did this for about 6 winters. Also you could pump the tyres up to their maximum allowed pressure, that may stop any crazing on the sidewalls.

ooo000ooo

Don't leave your window down or your cat may start to use it as a very comfortable sleeping area. Don't ask how i know

Throbbe

I'd also consider a few packets of silica gel in the interior to avoid condensation, but that's probably being a bit OTT.

jamescredmond

scatz wrote:

Try this link;

http://www.ehow.com/how_14375_prepare-car-long.html

yep. looked at it and useful. thanx to you and everyone else who took the time/effort to respond.

many thanx.

jamescredmond

Throbbe wrote:

I'd also consider a few packets of silica gel in the interior to avoid condensation, but that's probably being a bit OTT.

not at all. i'm paying serious wedge for this car. the more tips the better!

many thanx.