bmx1lew Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 just a few daft questions about taking my car off road anyhooo my tax runs out november 30th and mot is due so going to take my car off road for the winter and bang it in the garage, what do i do? 1.you do have to sorn it off road and when putting back on the road will it cost any extra? 2.do i need the mot it befor or does it not matter, then mot when putting it back on the road. 3. also do i need to take the wheels off or any thing like that as stuff may seized? 4. how ofted do i need to turn the engine and how long for, my new alarm starts the car every 12 hours 5. also as my garge is dam do i need a cover or any thing advice much appreciated lew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 1. no,just the cost of tax 2. just mot it when you want it back on the road before you get ya tax 3.chock the car and realease the handbrake not sure bout the other 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoFuture Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 1. yes if not taxed 2. no, but if you want a nice running history best to keep a mot on it, easier than explaining why you didnt have a MOT for 6 months if you ever sell 3. some people remove there wheels to stop the tyres becoming damaged, and release the handbreak 4. one a week for 10 mins wouldnt be unacceptable i would imagine 5. make sure all your windows are wound up to stop mould, i would chuck a blanket over the top of the car just to protect it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil tt Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 I not sure about the starting, are you not better to leave it for at least a month? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx1lew Posted September 27, 2007 Author Share Posted September 27, 2007 does cock the car been put it on bricks? cheers for the input, where can i get a good bother that can breath ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 no choking the car means putting something infront and behind of the wheels to stop it moving, i usually put the car on axle stands and start the car and turn the heater on and leave it for an hour to get rid of all condensation to stop mould growing,i normally do once every 2 weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmx1lew Posted September 27, 2007 Author Share Posted September 27, 2007 but if the car is in park it wont need blocks infront of the wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 I'd fit some knobbly tyres, a locking differential , a low ratio transfer box .... oh wait , you didnt mean that kind of off road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoFuture Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 lol rory knobbly tires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil tt Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 I thought starting it regularly like that caused alot of engine wear:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 mine comes off the road at the end of oct, usually cover it with an old duvet, disconnect the battery and run it up to temp at about 6/8 weeks. if the floor of your garage gets damp park it on cardboard and if possible on a good dry winters day get some air through the garage (my garage is 80 x 60 so no problem). then its a pisser, 24 wks till 1st of MAY. keep it sorn'd and insured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Cant understand most of the questions or replies but drop the insurance to lay up only, or fire and theft only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil tt Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Mine will be parked up over Winter, and I might start it once or twice, doesn't seem to cause a problem:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Ideally you'd get it in a garage with a dehumidifier as all those shiny metal parts don't like condensation, but a well ventilated dry garage should be fine. You can get tubs of dehumidifying crystals from Woolies that you can put inside the car (pass footwell is fine) that will keep the inside of the car dry and damp/mould free. Stick it on axle stands so the weight of the car is off the tyres.. just having the tyres a cm or so off the ground is fine. If you have an automatic battery charger then stick it on and leave it connected on a timer for a couple of hours a week. Spraying WD40 over the bare aluminium parts of the engine also helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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