12 replies to this topic

[MattWN]

Hi guys,

 

Due to a certain 'lack of house and garage' currently in my life I've decided that I need to put the car in storage for 6 months until this changes.

 

My question is, what do I need to look out for when it comes to getting the car back. I don't want anything to snap or break, or for certain liquids within the car to damage anything upon start up after 6 months. Is there a checklist you have to follow when it comes to starting the car up again? 

 

Thanks guys

 

Matt

[Tibbles Stryker]

It'll be fine matey, most owners store theirs over winter anyway so not any difference really

[siztenboots]

aimy is the expert on this

[Claws]

Techie is the expert on this

Edited by Claws, 02 October 2014 - 12:09 PM.

[slindborg]

the only thing I'd be slightly concerned about is the brake discs corroding their tits off. Otherwise battery off, tyres overinflated and leave her alone for 6 months

[Nev]

try and jack it up, or you will likely develop flat spots on the tyres.

[mbes2]

Dont put it away wet.... 

 

Cover it

 

Remember where you left it

[siztenboots]

dont bury it , like this ferrari

 

http://jalopnik.com/...n-someones-yard

[Rickwoo118]

....and be careful of trickle chargers....as someone on here found out!

[siztenboots]

not using mine for one winter was an expensive mistake as the gearbox cables seized up

[JamesC]

I'll store it for you, for a competitive rate! 

[hairy]

Lots of people SORN their VXs over winter, no problem.

[Rudy]

Mine goes off the road in November until March. To avoid anything seizing up I just run it up to temp every few weeks and back it in and out of the garage, do a few visual checks etc. No reason why 6 months stored will cause any issues tho.

Edited by Rudy, 02 October 2014 - 09:38 PM.