How to store a car you do not drive every day
A car that sits still still ages. Tyres, batteries, and brakes need a short routine if the vehicle is parked for weeks at a time.
How to store a car you do not drive every day is easier to judge when you look at real use, not only the figures in the advert. This guide covers what to check, which numbers matter, and where buyers usually go wrong.
Quick check
- Compare the numbers with your usual route and budget.
- Ask for documents instead of a verbal promise.
- Leave a reserve in range, time, and money.
Keep it clean and dry
Wash off salt and leave the interior dry. Moisture under a cover can mark paint faster than open air in a dry garage.
Tyres and brakes
Move the car occasionally or use a trickle of pressure checks. A short drive after storage helps clear surface rust on discs.
The 12V battery
Modern cars draw power even when parked. A maintainer is cheaper than a recovery call after a quiet month.
Fuel and fluids
Do not store the tank almost empty for months. Check oil and coolant before the first longer trip after a pause.
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