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Old 03-01-2008   #1 (Post Link)
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My Car Is Now Hibernating

Hi guys

Owing to the terrible weather we have been having, I decided to treat my car to a valet and then put it away in the garage until the weather improves.

I'm already missing it, but I know it is for the best. Every time I go in the garage and see it gleaming, and then look at the state of the other cars I know it is worthwhile.

Roll on spring!
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Make sure you follow the instructions for dry storing it if your keeping it locked away till spring...

Laying up your car : Not using your car for a long time - how to prepare your car for storage - The AA
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Brilliant - many thanks for the guide.

Given my current withdrawl symptoms, I don't think I will manage to last until Spring though
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Re: My Car Is Now Hibernating

Not a bad idea.

Unforunatly i have to use mine daily. I waxed it before the winter, and try to wash it as often as possible during the winter months to keep the salt off the paintwork and wheels.
Looking forward to the spring so i can give it a full valet and get to use some of my auto glym christmas prezzies
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I gave mine a thorough clean the other day (it was freezing!) including claying, polishing and waxing. I'm counting on the wax keeping the worst off now...
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