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Car lying idle for long time

  • 11-08-2011 6:54am
    #1
    naughtysmurf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,291 ✭✭✭


    Hi All,

    Next door neighbour has been stranded in the UK for a good few months with another few to go before they return (wife ill)

    He has a 00 Primera, good condition, low mileage & would have been looked after.

    I see his daughters regulary & thinking of mentioning to them that it may be a good idea to get it started and take it for a short run every now and then so it's running ok when they return, it's been laid up now for approx 6 months

    Is this ok or is there anything I should be aware of regarding this as I obviously don't want to do / cause any damage to the vehicle which hasn't been started in 6 months

    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    Plug
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,248 ✭✭✭Plug


    The battery might need replacing, I suppose a good service is not a bad idea with a brake fluid change. Really depends how much work was done on it before the 6 months. Have a look at the tyres for perished or cracks. Is it even taxed or insured anyway?


  • #3
    naughtysmurf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,291 ✭✭✭naughtysmurf


    I'd have to check the discs to see if valid,

    It would have been well maintained and used regulary up to six months ago


  • #4
    no1beemerfan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,714 ✭✭✭no1beemerfan


    A car lying up six months wouldn't be a problem. Especially if, as you say, it has been looked after. If you do start it don't just start it for a few mins but make sure it heats up and if possible bring it for a decent drive so as to get the exhaust and brakes hot to get rid of condensation. If you can't do this leave the car alone would be my advice.

    I left one of my cars alone for 2 years from '04 to '06. All I did was recharge the battery and started it and gave it a full service after a hundred miles or so. Its been perfect since.

    Just make sure the tyres are safe and the brakes haven't binded or a caliper hasn't seized.


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