Procedures for safely parking the car for long duration

[Ahmed Wagdy]

Hi,

Any recommendations to what to do when leaving the car parked for a long duration (2 months) so as not to jeopardize any elements of the car, mainly tyres, battery.....?

[Alexander Alcala]

I don't know about more recent models, but for my jeep I disconnect the battery to prevent battery depletion, and raise the jeep on 4 jacks to avoid tires deformation. I also cover the jeep to protect the painting.

Edited June 23, 2021 by Alexander Alcala

[Ahmed Wagdy]

thanks @Alexander Alcala, no issue for the jacks to be raising the car for this long period?

[Frederic]

Is the car parked outside or inside ?

[Ahmed Wagdy]

It is a shaded parking but opened from 2 sides, so it is considered outside

[Frederic]

I would do the following:

1) Purchase a tarpaulin that allows you to cover the car entirely. That will keep away the dust, animals, etc..

2) Disconnect the battery.

 

If you have a relative or friend that is able to start the car or go for a small tour every couple of weeks that would really help. 

 

[Niki]

I was planning this over summer until our British friend Borris has kept UAE on the red list  

https://www.edmunds.com/car-maintenance/how-to-prep-your-car-for-long-term-storage.html

Above link was useful and I then searched on Amazon for flat stopper / flat tire prevention to sit the car on (after inflating to 40psi).  Prices varies massively so just make sure the width is measured before purchasing. 

 

[Islam Soliman]

7 minutes ago, Niki said:

I was planning this over summer until our British friend Borris has kept UAE on the red list  

https://www.edmunds.com/car-maintenance/how-to-prep-your-car-for-long-term-storage.html

Above link was useful and I then searched on Amazon for flat stopper / flat tire prevention to sit the car on (after inflating to 40psi).  Prices varies massively so just make sure the width is measured before purchasing. 

 

Good discussion .. thanks @Ahmed Wagdy for starting the topic.. 

 

@Niki I can't understand the physics behind these ramps! the main concern for tires is deformation due to the weight of the vehicle concentrated on one side of the tire for prolonged duration without rotation which can lead to the tyre not becoming 100% circular and also can weaken the internal supporting structure of the tire due to stress on one side specially during excessive summer heat. The only practical solution is for the car to be moved back and forth to rotate the tires and distribute the load every one or two weeks.

 

 

[Srikumar]

Another thought. Why don't you inflate the tyre to approx 45-50 psi. That might avoid flat spots.

For older cars I would not recommend not running it for such long periods as they will create problems when you return. I would prefer the option that Fred has given to let someone start the car and run it once a week.

[Niki]

7 minutes ago, Islam Soliman said:

Good discussion .. thanks @Ahmed Wagdy for starting the topic.. 

 

@Niki I can't understand the physics behind these ramps! the main concern for tires is deformation due to the weight of the vehicle concentrated on one side of the tire for prolonged duration without rotation which can lead to the tyre not becoming 100% circular and also can weaken the internal supporting structure of the tire due to stress on one side specially during excessive summer heat. The only practical solution is for the car to be moved back and forth to rotate the tires and distribute the load every one or two weeks.

 

 

😱🤦🏽‍♂️ I am not qualified beyond Amazon search!  

I do know very high end vehicle storage places that use the ‘flat stoppers’ for classics and modern hyper cars etc.  not that this is proof enough however is an option I guess.  A friend to drive the car on occasions is always the best choice - that I do agree