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Cars left for long periods
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Posted At 07/04/2009 Decording  |
I am looking for advice as how best to leave my car when I spend a long holiday with friends in Australia this coming winter. Car will be left in driveway.
In 2004 I had a Cavalier & left this for 7 weeks; on my return the car was in reasonable condition but the battery was completely flat and wouldn't charge up so I had to buy a new battery. Don'y wish to repeat this. Is it a good idea to remove the battery and store inside the house? Quite a few people must go away in the winter time. Are there any tips others can give? |
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Decording
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Subject: Cars left for long periods
Posted At: 07/04/2009 10:40:19
I am looking for advice as how best to leave my car when I spend a long holiday with friends in Australia this coming winter. Car will be left in driveway.
In 2004 I had a Cavalier & left this for 7 weeks; on my return the car was in reasonable condition but the battery was completely flat and wouldn't charge up so I had to buy a new battery. Don'y wish to repeat this. Is it a good idea to remove the battery and store inside the house? Quite a few people must go away in the winter time. Are there any tips others can give? |
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AAChris
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Subject: Re: Cars left for long periods
Posted At: 07/04/2009 11:01:09
If leaving the car for more than a month we recommend removing the battery.
Be sure to check the code of any coded radio before removing a battery lead, and find out if any on-board computer will be affected by having the battery disconnected for a long period of time. Refer to the vehicle owner's handbook. Alternatively you could buy/use a battery conditioner/charger designed specifically to be left permanently connected - ideal if the car's garaged but not so convenient if you have to park on the street. Much more detailed advice on the AA website here http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/laying_up.html |
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