Car storage cape town

There are a number of times when people need to store a vehicle for an extended period of time. Maybe you have a convertible that you love to drive seasonally, but winter is on the way. Or perhaps you’re going to leave town for a job or a long vacation. Maybe you are in the military and are being sent overseas. Whatever the reason for your time away from the vehicle, you’ll need to put it in Car storage cape town. If you simply let your vehicle sit on the street or in a garage for an extended period of time, you may return to a dead battery or worse yet a damaged engine, ruined tires and a rat’s nest under your hood. We have a few important steps to educate you before you store a vehicle. They will preserve the life of the engine and ensure that your car starts when you return to it.

Keep your car covered – If you have to leave the car outdoors, consider getting a weather proof car cover. This will help keep the car clean and dry. Also covering it may cause rust that may also deteriorate the value of the car or infect the body work.

Clean it frequently as you can – Water stains or bird droppings left on the car can damage the paint. Make sure to clean the wheels and undersides of the fenders to get rid of mud, grease or tar. For added protection, give the car a coat of wax.

Run the engine – keeping a car stationary for a long time can cause the battery to go flat, so to avoid this you must run the engine and never allow it to stay stationary for long. This will also keep the engine and other components properly lubricated.

Do not use parking brakes –  If the brake pads make contact with the rotors for too long, there is a chance that they might fuse. Instead, purchase a tire stopper, also called a chock, to prevent the car from moving.

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