Putting a car into storage - what do I need to know?

I am looking to mothball my Focus C-Max, 2.0 diesel for 12 months. What tips and advice can you offer?

Storing a BMW - what should I do?

I have a 2003 BMW M3 I want to put into storage for three months. What are the best tips for leaving my car for long periods of time?

What's the legal status of a car without MoT, SORN or road tax?

What would be the legal status of a vehicle that is kept off the public highway, has no road fund licence (car tax), MoT, SORN or insurance? Also, when the DVLA make their regular updates, are they likely...

How do I prepare a car for long term storage?

I will be out of the country for three months at the end of the year and have to store my Mercedes-Benz CLK outdoors under a good sheltered car porch. Can you tell me which steps I need to take to prepare...

Just inherited a Polo that's sat in a garage for five years - what do I need to do?

I've just inherited a 2003 Polo, petrol engine, which was driven by my elderly aunt on very short journeys before she died in 2005. Following a long probate case I have finally inherited said Polo which...

Returning a garaged car to the road after a long time - is it worth the effort?

I have a BMW E30 325i - the car was in mint condition when placed in a garage in France 8 years ago. Occasionally started since. Never given a long run. Where should I start (if at all) with getting...

Battery maintenance on used cars?

I am going away for 3 months. My CR-Z will be indoors and my BMW outdoors. I am receiving conflicting advice - never use a trickle charger on the CR-Z. Should I disconnect the negative lead or use a trickle...

On the rodent

With reference to the email "Chewed Lore", I have stored my car in Florida over the past ten summers and to keep the rodents out of it I hang a supermarket plastic bag of mothballs in the engine compartment....

leaving a car unused

We will be away for up to three months, and will be leaving our two cars (Honda Jazz 2008 and Hyundai i30 2012) on the drive. Are there any pitfalls for leaving the cars for this length of time without...

Banned from driving - should I mothball or sell my car?

I own an Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 petrol TFSI Quattro. The car is rarely used by my family and I have recently been given a two year driving ban. What advice can you give regarding mothballing or selling?