How can I keep my battery in good condition whilst my Renault Laguna is in storage?

We have a Renault Laguna Initial Estate that we have had from new. It’s now six years old. The last two winters in the Highlands have been very severe. This winter we decided to garage the Laguna before...

Does leaving a wet car in a garage cause problems?

In a recent letter to the DT editor the writer maintained that garages ruined cars. A wet car put in a cold garage deteriorates far more quickly than it will if left outside. He claims that it is the electrical...

Why shouldn't diesel fuel be stored for long periods of time?

Some time ago you warned against storing a spare can of diesel for too long. Now I have a diesel car I would appreciate a repeat of that advice.

How should I best store my wheels with summer tyres whilst I fit my winter tyres?

The Arnold Clark group has offered me four 185/60/15T Continental WinterContact TS 800 winter tyres for £299 (the standard package offer as per its website) and says it can provide a set of four original...

Do I need to SORN my old vehicles which are all in long-term storage?

I am the owner and registered keeper of various old vehicles in storage: two old Lancias in lock-ups, one being 1973 and free of VED, a 1936 Ariel Red Hunter motorbike in bits in my office basement and...

Should I use diesel fuel that has been stored for four years?

I always keep a couple of gallons of diesel as a stand by, but have not used it for about four years. Can I use it now or is there a limited time before it deteriorates?

How should I store my wheels and tyres whilst I have winter tyres and steel wheels fitted to my Volkswagen Jetta?

I am having steel wheels and winter tyres fitted to my Volkswagen Jetta. The winter tyres are Bridgestone 205/55 x 16 (same size as existing tyres). How should my existing alloy wheels and tyres be stored...

What problems can I expect when restarting my Renault Clio which has been stood for two years?

I have a Renault Clio 172 which has been stood for two and a half years. Before it was parked up it had the head rebuilt and the cam belt done. it only has 42,000 miles and it's a 52 plate. What sort of...

How should we store our Mitsubishi Colt and BMW 3 Series for three months?

In January 2011 my wife and I are taking an extended holiday in New Zealand. We will be away from mid January until early April. We have two cars, a Mitsubishi Colt 1.0 petrol and a BMW 320d Touring. What...

Will my Jeep Cherokee's alarm sound if I disconnect the battery and reconnect it later?

I have a 2002 4.0L Grand Cherokee. I work offshore and each time I come home my battery is flat. Until now there has been some life in the battery but not enough to turn it over, so I jump-start it off...