Is The Car Ok?

[NoseyNose]

My late partners car has been in the drive,for about two months,but not used for any journeys etc.Is it OK to just leave it standing there,will this affect the battery,or do I need to switch the engine on sometimes(which I have done for about five minutes at a time).

I(as you can tell) no nothing about driving,or cars.So some advice would be welcome.

Thank You guys,

Gordon.

[nescio]

If you start it occasionally, you will need to run it for longer than 5 minutes, to restore the charge lost from the battery to start it each time.

Also, if it is going to be parked up for a long time, it is a good idea to chock the wheels and release the handbrake, to prevent it from seizing "on". After two months,it may already be stuck.

[bookbinder]

It does a car no good at all if it is left standing without moving. Running the engine is a good thing, but, really, the car should be out on the road, even if only for short runs. I think that you should either get rid of the car or ask a neighbour/relative to take the car out frequently.

[NoseyNose]

Thank You,

How do I "chock" the wheels?and would it be ok just to release the handbrake.It is on a long drive,nowhere near the road,which is about 900 feet from the house.

My friend,the unofficial "carer" will be here soon.I will ask him to follow your suggestion.

[bookbinder]

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-news/97649/how-to-store-your-car

[NoseyNose]

My carer friend is going to be here soon,and I will suggest he takes me out for a run, to get the car moving.

[NoseyNose]

bookbinder

Thank You

[NoseyNose]

bookbinder

As soon as I can get a duplicate log book, the car is being gifted to a Charity.

[bookbinder]

I hope, NoseyNose, that I have been of some help, and I wish you well.

[davebro3]

A car was left untouched in our parking area for about 18 months (tax/insurance/MoT had run out). The owner eventually had it removed on a transporter.

I checked on-line & 2 weeks later it was back on the road taxed & MoT'd.  

[Old_Geezer]

I wouldn't have thought 2 months would make much difference. In my younger days I recall sticking a car in the garage as I'd bought another, and years later gave it to a relative who needed a car. It started and ran fine first time.

[NoseyNose]

bookbinder,

Yes indeed,many thanks!

[NoseyNose]

Just an update to this question:~

A friend in the village let her battery go completely flat.The RAC man said that all she had to do,was to run the engine for 40 minutes once a week,to keep the battery "topped up".

So that seems to be the right way,considering that it has the authority of the RAC.

Any comments?

[davebro3]

Yes that should keep the battery "topped up". But if it's left for a more extended period other precautions should be taken.