After storing cars for the last 16 years in garages and on driveways....Alex88 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 16, 2020 7:51 pm Beetle and Civic both flew and sailed through their MOT's, which was a relief. Big service done on the Beetle at the same time. Can forget about those two for a while now. Still very fond of the Beetle; garage commented on what a good little car it is.
Thinking of taking the 650i off the road when its MOT is due at the end of October. I don't think it would pass anyway as the bushes and brakes need doing - they were advisories last year. On top of that though, I've only done 2000 miles in the last 12 months, and will do very little milage over Winter. So not sure it's worth taxing/insuring and dumping a fair bit of cash at the MOT to then do bugger all miles for the next 4/5 months. Feeling the pinch a bit since our total income has dropped.
Any tips for keeping it looked after over winter? I will keep it clean and keep its cover on. Will put the charger on as and when it needs it. Is it worth starting it up every couple of weeks and moving it around the drive, just to keep everything moving?
Damp is the killer and lack of use.
Pop the battery on a conditioner every week or two.
Put moisture absorbing bags in the interior.
Lube all the door rubbers, I use a shoe polish pad but I Think Mik uses something quite well regarded ?
On dry days open the roof or windows for a while.
Don’t bother starting it unless you can drive it about a bit, get some heat into the engine.
Wax, treat the hood etc and if it gets filthy wash it. I’ve had worse results with proper car covers compared to just leaving it out.
If you can, a good 30 minute drive after a coupLe of months will really help.
Mine now lives in a de-humidified garage and it’s miles better for it.
Dave!
living the life there Broccers 
