4 Things That Can Go Wrong If You Let Your Car Sit Unused

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Are you planning on taking a long vacation this summer and leaving your car parked at home? Or perhaps you'll be out of town for a few weeks and want to avoid finding someone to take care of it.

Whatever the reason, if your car is going to be sitting unused for an extended period, there are a few things you need to do to prepare it. This blog post will discuss four things that can go wrong if you let your car sit unused.

1. Tire Pressure: If a car sits unused for too long, the tire pressure can drop as air slowly seeps out. This can lead to flat tires, which will require repair or replacement. To avoid this problem, make sure that you check the tire pressure before your trip and fill them up if necessary.

2. Battery Drainage: Your car's battery can slowly drain over time if it isn't used regularly. This is due to the natural discharge of electricity while sitting idle. To avoid this problem, disconnect the battery before leaving or have a trusted friend start the engine every few weeks.

3. Fluid Leaks: Fluid leaks can occur if you don't take the time to check your car's fluids before leaving. This includes oil, coolant, transmission fluid, and other liquids. If these fluids are not topped off or are leaking, they could damage your car while it sits unused.

4. Rust Accumulation: Rust accumulates over time on any vehicle that isn't regularly used. Rust can damage the body of your car and lead to costly repairs to avoid this problem while you're away.

So how long can you go without driving your car?

Consider driving your car after two weeks of sitting idle. The longer a car sits unused, the more likely it is that one or more of these four issues can occur. As long as you take proper precautions and regularly check up on your car when you are away, everything should be fine!

If you know you won’t be driving your car for an extended period, make sure to follow these steps:

• First, check the tire pressure and fill up if necessary.

• Disconnect the battery or have a trusted friend start your car every few weeks.

• Make sure all fluids are topped off, and no leaks are present. 

Keep these things in mind and take precautions to prevent them from happening if you plan to leave your car unused for an extended period.