Store or sell when I move abroard?

I currently own two cars - an 07 reg Ford S-Max Titanium and a 53-reg Citroen C3. Both have relatively low mileage but their book value will not reflect that. I am relocating to the US for work reasons and may be there for years.

Should I sell the cars or keep them stored in the UK, where I will return once or twice a year? If I sell, where is best? If I store them, how is best? If stored, will they deteriorate rapidly or survive being out in the open to all weathers?

Asked on 23 July 2012 by garymead

Answered by Honest John
Get rid. Use www.sure-sell.info Nothing worse for a modern car riddled with electronics than sticking it in storage for a couple of years.
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