As most of the world is currently experiencing some sort of lockdown, it’s probably a good time for a few tips on how to properly store your car and keep it in top condition during this period.
Harry Metcalfe certainly knows a thing or two about storing cars, as he’s a known collector of various exotic and non-exotic machinery.
Of course most of the tips here are for cars parked inside and not on the street, with Metcalfe pointing out the importance of having an insulated garage, if you want to keep valuable cars like a Lamborghini Countach or a Ferrari Testarossa better preserved and in good working order.
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Car covers is another topic of discussion; most collectors don’t like them because it’s very easy to trap moisture and dust under the cover and therefore damage the paint of your car – especially when you remove it as you slide it over the car’s surface. Nevertheless it’s always better if you give your car a good clean before storage, fill the tank with high-octane fuel and over-inflate your tires to prevent flat spots.
It’s also always better to leave the handbrake off to prevent it from sticking, with some even preferring to leave their cars in neutral.
The main thing with cars in storage is to make sure that their battery is kept charged up and that of course means using a trickle charger. Older cars tend to not lose their battery charge as they don’t require any juice from it when parked but if you have installed an alarm system or you have a modern vehicle, then your battery will most likely require some attention because of modern electronics.
And while some of us have their cars parked on the street, it’s always interesting to learn the tricks of maintaining classic vehicles in good condition because some day we will win that lottery.