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Thursday, June 25, 2009

Automobile Storage Tips to Keep Your Vehicle Secure

By Susan Crawford

Protecting your vehicle from serious damage while storing it at a vehicle storage facility is very important. There are certain things that you need to do to prevent your vehicle's battery from corroding and leaking. There are also ways you can prevent moisture from building and your gas getting sticky.

Things to be sure to do and the kinds of storage available:

1. Be sure and fill your car with gas to eliminate any empty space in the tank. This is because the empty space can cause moisture build up with will end of causing the inside of the tank to rust. Another great tip is to pour in a fuel stabilizing product that stops oxidation. This is what helps to keep your gas from getting sticky while sitting still.

2. Remove parking brake! Never use your parking brake when storing your vehicle. Not only is it unnecessary, but it can cause your brake pads from becoming melded to the rotors. This can cause real problems when trying to remove the parking brake.

3. Clean, wash and wash your car. Remove all traces of food as well as dirty or damp floor mats. Otherwise, moisture will build up within the car and can cause serious damage. Keeping the outside of your car clean and waxed will help to prevent corrosion.

4. Pick a vehicle storage location that is right for you. Many storage locations offer different benefits and features depending on what you are looking for. One of the most common is storage types. In our next few tips, we will talk about the various storage types you will find.

5. Covered - This is not entirely enclosed storage, but at least it gives your vehicle a roof to sit under. This helps to protect it from the elements. It's a decent type of storage, but does not have as many benefits as entirely enclosed storage.

6. Entirely enclose storage - This type of storage is pretty much a garage for your car. It's locked up and no one can see or access your vehicle except for you. It protects your car from all the elements and it's the best type of storage you can find.

7. In the Open Storage - Storing your vehicle without a cover is not recommended for extended periods of time. The best use for this type of storage is for short term or if you are going to store items like boat trailers, flat bed carriers or utility trailers.

One of the main things to remember is to try and minimize moisture as best you can. This helps to prevent rust from building and corrosion from occurring. Follow these tips listed above and it will help keep your vehicle in great condition for when you are ready to use it again. - 21393

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