Ollydykins Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Hey guys what's up. After a good hard think, I've decided not to sell the zed when I go travelling in 6 months. It's been a hard decision to make, but I figured if it doesn't work out, I've still got the car to come back to if I'm only gone a year, and if I do stay out longer or need the funds, I could ask a family member to sell it for me (with help of a fellow zedder I know). So this brings me to my question, please bare with me, the zed is the first car I've had of this standard so no big words please... 😅 What would the car require (apart from the obvious oil change, breaks and general maintenance) if it was kept of the road for about a year ? I will do all the major yearly works just before I go, but I will leaving it my aunty who is, although a huge car fan and will have no problem spending money when needed, but I'm just keeping it their and don't expect her to throw money at it. I imagine this would be similar to when people out theirs away for winter, but mine shall be put away in the summer also (which I doubt many of you do). Sorry for the massive post, just trying to actually be organised for once... Thanks, Olly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 If your aunty drives it regularly, then you shouldn't need to do anything apart from a good service before leaving it with her. If it's to stay there stationary, then I would suggest axle stands and a CTEK trickle charger along with a full tank of petrol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollydykins Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 (edited) If your aunty drives it regularly, then you shouldn't need to do anything apart from a good service before leaving it with her.If it's to stay there stationary, then I would suggest axle stands and a CTEK trickle charger along with a full tank of petrol. I think I am just going to ask her to drive it once/twice a week, even if it's just to the shop and back ? Edited October 25, 2016 by Ollydykins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willsy1980 Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Wouldn't constant short drives once a week be worse than letting it sit for a month or so and then giving it an hours run out ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Depends where the shops are. Dear aunty could take the scenic route Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollydykins Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 Probably about 10 minutes down the road, or is a nice good drive going to be better to run it in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Personally, I would drive for at least 20mins 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Youd do worse that to give it a bit of an underseal as well mate. Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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