I just found out today that there's about a 90% chance that I'll be going someplace "hot and sandy" for the next 12-18 months. While I was making my "to do before going list", one of the things that came to mind was properly storing my 04 SLK320 so I'd be able to put the top down & go for a long ride as the tenth or so thing on my "to do when I get home list"

So I was wondering if anyone could make any suggestions as to the best steps to take to keep the car in hibernation for that long? During this time, it will be kept in a relatively new, well insulated garage. I was thinging about getting a Covercraft "Form-Fit" cover for it anyway for use during the winter months. Sounds like I may get significantly more use out of it now...

I once had to store a Lexus for about six months, and I didn't do anything special with it except start it up every once in a while. It seemed to be none the worse for wear (though I did trade it not too long after I got it out of storage, so who knows).

Of course, I'm still hoping that the "10% don't have to go" factor kicks in, but I'm not holding my breath.

Any tips would be appreciated.

 

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