Winter Car Storage Checklist

Winter Car Storage Checklist

Winter is here, and if you have an old car that you don’t drive during the winter months, it’s important to make sure that your car is properly stored and taken care of. There are a few things you should do to ensure your car stays in good shape despite the cold weather. Read on for our winter car storage checklist.

Insulate Your Tires
One of the most important things you can do when storing your car in the winter is to insulate your tires. The cold temperatures can cause flat spots in your tires if they’re not insulated. To avoid this, use a tire cover or even just some newspaper around each tire so that it won’t get too cold and lose air pressure.

Check and Top Off Fluids
It’s always a good idea to check all of your fluids before storing your vehicle for the winter months. Make sure all of the fluid levels are full and top off anything that may be low. This includes motor oil, coolant, brake fluid, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, and windshield washer fluid. This will help protect all of the parts of your vehicle while it sits unused throughout wintertime.  And do not forget to add fuel stabilizer to your gas tank.

Convertible Top Up
If you have a convertible car with a soft top roof, make sure to put it up if possible before storing it away for the season. Keeping the top up will keep moisture out which could damage the interior or ruin any electronics or wiring inside your vehicle. It will also reduce wear on any seals which could break down over time if exposed to extreme cold temperatures while open.

Cover Your Vehicle
Finally, make sure to cover your vehicle while it sits dormant during wintertime. A car cover will protect from moisture as well as from any dirt or debris that may accumulate on its surface over time without being driven regularly. This way when you go to take it out next spring, it will still look great!

Taking proper precautions when storing an old car for winter is essential for keeping it in good condition year round. Make sure to insulate your tires, check and top off fluids, convertibles should keep their tops up at all times, and cover with a tarp or sheet metal cover for added protection against inclement weather conditions like snow or rain during this season where cars may remain static for several months at a time!

With these tips in mind, we guarantee that your old ride will stay safe until spring arrives once again!