If you have a classic or custom car that you don’t use during the winter months you should store it to help preserve the car. Before you put it into storage you should thoroughly clean the exterior and wax it. You should also have the interior detailed or clean the inside yourself. You want to make sure everything is completely dry before you cover it up to store it away.
You will want to store your vehicle in a garage or storage unit to keep moisture and the elements from destroying the interior and paint finish. You should put a polyethylene drop cloth on the garage floor to make a vapor barrier. You will also want to cover the vehicle with a high quality car cover to keep out moisture and dust.
To help prevent condensation from accumulating in the gas tank you should fill it up before you store it. You should add a fuel stabilizer and drive the vehicle around to distribute the additive to all engine parts.
It is best if you put the vehicle on jacks to take the weight off of the wheels and tires. You will want to disengage the parking brake to help avoid brake corrosion. If you put a rag in the tailpipe it will help to prevent moisture from getting inside your vehicle. You will also want to disconnect and remove the battery to keep it from draining.
You can place boxes of open baking soda inside the car to absorb odors and moisture. You can place moth balls around the vehicle to prevent vermin from using your car as their home. You will also want to make sure the car cover is secure to keep rodents away.
By following these tips you will avoid having to make costly repairs when you take your car out of storage.
