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I am going to college in 1 week.... i want to knwo what to do about storing my car....
Im gonna be gone for 4 months and my car is going to be out side.
1. Should i bother to buy a MB cover or is it not worth it.. Keep in mind i have black metallic paint.
2. Should i disconect the battery or leave it.
3. should i leave it with a full tank of gas or leave it empty....
4. is it gonna start 4 months from now or is the battery gonna die
Im gonna be gone for 4 months and my car is going to be out side.
1. Should i bother to buy a MB cover or is it not worth it.. Keep in mind i have black metallic paint.
2. Should i disconect the battery or leave it.
3. should i leave it with a full tank of gas or leave it empty....
4. is it gonna start 4 months from now or is the battery gonna die
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From: Vancouver Island, B.C. Canada
2005 smart cabrio; 2008 Mercedes-Benz B 200
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1. Wax the car and do not cover it. If any moisture gets under a car cover, it'll damage the paint. Outside, there can be condensation, or the cover could have a leak. Don't waste your money.
2. Disconnect the battery unless you have, and will need, the alarm working.
3. Fill the fuel tank; it'll keep condensation at bay.
4. It's a variation on 2. There is a possibility of the battery draining a bit over 4 months, which is why I advised to leave it disconnected (preferably out of the car too).
2. Disconnect the battery unless you have, and will need, the alarm working.
3. Fill the fuel tank; it'll keep condensation at bay.
4. It's a variation on 2. There is a possibility of the battery draining a bit over 4 months, which is why I advised to leave it disconnected (preferably out of the car too).
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Why don't you leave it at your parents and let your dad give it a run once a week. I couldn't imagine just leaving the car there on the road for 4 months, even if in a good neighborhood.
Waxing will only protect the car for about 3-4 weeks...probably less if left in the sun all day. If you do decide to get a car cover, get one made by Noah...they apparently allow the car to breath.
Or put the car into storage.
Waxing will only protect the car for about 3-4 weeks...probably less if left in the sun all day. If you do decide to get a car cover, get one made by Noah...they apparently allow the car to breath.
Or put the car into storage.
