How to look after a car while licence is suspended?

[Ben J]

Ok well as a lot of members on here will know, my license has been suspended for 3 months (for accumulation of demerit points from defects...) and am just wondering what the general opinion is on the best way to keep the car healthy during this period of time in which I obviously cannot drive. I know I shouldn't just let it sit for 3 months, but how often should I start it up? How long should it be run for? Does it need to be actually driven or would just getting the engine up to temp in the carpark be enough? I'm sure this info will be useful for many, and I can't find a lot of info out there on the net.

All idea's and opinions accepted. I'm willing to drive it up and down my little street but no more than that, and there really isn't anyone I live with who is willing to drive it

[Njay]

im in the same case.....one month down two to go

In my case my car is my mechanics where he is gonna finish my build, run it in and fix any issues I come across

[Blitzen]

Get your parents to drive it. I left my car with my parents for 6 months while deployed with work.

[Ben J]

My parents live an hour and a half away so getting it there would be a pain, doubt they'd drive it anyway, they're very much opposed to everything I've done to the car and won't help in any sort of way Might see if the roommate will drive it although last time I asked they said no way in fear of defects

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[Transporter]

Clean it, wax it, put it in the garage on stands, so your tyres don't develop the flat spots.
Put the fuel additive in the tank to prevent moisture build up. I use Interject 415 for that or BG product.
Use this as per instructions AMSOIL - AMSOIL Engine Fogging Oil (FOG) I would also seal the exhaust and the intake, to prevent moist air going through the engine. Lubricate everything that needs lubrication on your car; door hinges, sun roof slides etc.
Connect the battery charger to fully charge the battery once a month.

You could rotate the engine once a week to circulate the engine oil through the oil galleries, if you don't get the Amsoil Fogging Oil. I keep it in stock and use it on my lathe, milling machine and other equipments metal surfaces that are exposed to air in the winter times. It protects 100% unlike the engine and other oils, which oil film gets penetrated by the water that is present in the air.

[Ben J]

Awesome advice, thankyou very much

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[SXY28L]

I had the same problem just got my licence back 2 weeks ago,

I just started every two weeks make sure its all running, them maybe get someone to take it for a short drive.

[h100vw]

My parents live an hour and a half away so getting it there would be a pain, doubt they'd drive it anyway, they're very much opposed to everything I've done to the car and won't help in any sort of way Might see if the roommate will drive it although last time I asked they said no way in fear of defects

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I wouldn't be as thorough as Transporter, I am sure you can get a roomie to drive it 10-20ks once a fortnight. That's all I would do. Disconnect the battery while it's sat doing nothing.

Keep an eye on it for rusty discs if it's not undercover.

Gavin

[HaydEn]

There's a trick to maintaining the engine, pull it out and put it in a dumpster and put the VR in.

I heard this too.

[Cookie28]

Certainly seems the best way from what I've heard