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Thursday, June 19, 2014

Some Information On Vehicle Storage Procedures

By Sherry Gross


You can choose to store your car for various purposes, including winter or severe weather conditions, temporary relocate, army deployment or because of insufficient space for it in your home. Following general procedures for vehicle storage will help ensure that your vehicle remains secure during its period of storage, prepared to be driven whenever 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.

Preparing your car for the garage can take a while, but it's worth that effort. Clean and dust the interior thoroughly, making sure to take care of all edges and corners to clear out the food or crumbs which may be hiding. Send the car to washing bay and wash the underside to get rid of dirt and grime. Wash the wheel wheels.

Clean and wax the outside and polish the panel facing the driver and inside vinyl using a good cleaner. Use a bottle of petrol stabilizer. Go to the fuel station and ensure the stabilizer is added. Allow the car to run awhile until the engine is heated up. This process helps mix the stabilizer with the gas so that the gasoline doesn't 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.

Respected mechanics recommends that the spark plugs are taking out and sprayed with lubricant, the crank shaft manually turned, and then the spark plugs replaced. Detach the power supply cables (beginning with the negative), then simply take out the battery. Take the battery home and maintain it for winter season, employing a trickle charger to retain the charge. Lastly, protect the car with the 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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