i have job offer oversea, i foresee if i take up the offer, i will come back here once or twice a year, each visit last a week or two.

so, currently i have a fun weekend car that i love very much that i dont really want to sell it.

apart from selling it, what are my options in storing/maintaining the car in tiptop condition while im away from the country?

im not keen to handover to my friends and family, as there is a risk that they or their sons/daughter/friends might "accidentally" take/"lend" it for a joyride.

Pay some one to take care lo , rent a parking space + disconnect battery should do the trick .

have an extra covered parking lot here in PJ upscale neighborhood area, tight security and keep sheltered all day in serviced residences, pay me 250 per month to park, every week will send a live video of your car after starting the car for you, if so required will keep the engine running and wheel spinning within the parking area, fine with you putting an airtag in it so you know the car is never out of condo, hit me up if you are keen

I have seen many of these vintage collectors car parked in one of the service apartment i stayed in before.

Ur offer sounds reasonable IMHO.

Once twice a year should be ok
Just take care of
Battery disconnect
Jack up 4 tyres if you scare bald spots
Don't keep too much petrol
Cover cloth
Thirsty hippo

I strongly suggest you give to someone you can trust to take care

When I went into SG to stay 3 months at a time during COVID lockdown, the car I park at dim area no sunlight - when I return I discovered car seat turn moldy. Gross

Where you heading to for work?

1. Take off the negative pole for the battery.

2. Drain all fuel from the tank to prevent varnish build up.

3. Drain water from the radiator to prevent rust. This is especially for cast iron engine block.

4. Seal entire car in shrink wrap. About 2-3 layers.

5. Put some rat poison around and underneath the car. This will prevent rodents from camping or chewing the car.

Bad for the rubber suspension bushing, unless had been change to poly bush.

Check out carconnection in subang USJ, they have a damn nice facility.. say AK mentioned and you might get a discount too

Consider renting a secure, climate-controlled storage unit or using a specialty car storage service.

make sure battery always connected and hook to aux chargers, dont follow those missled here.

would recommend ts to reconsider selling it.

365 days, you will be back 7 days?

im back for holiday for 4-6 weeks every year, i also ended up selling my car.

it's not worth the road tax, and insurance at the end of the day. so much maintenance to do. save those money, and rent some fancy car for your long drive when you come back

congrats on your overseas job offer!

This post has been edited by gashout: Nov 11 2024, 07:33 AM

berjaya times square basement parking has private car storage with roller shutter. rm400+/month. 24hrs security

rent a studio apartment for its parking spot and storing your shit locally, then just park there with canvas.
disconnect batteries if you're afraid of it draininig, but best is still to get someone to drive it at least once a month.

car works best when it gets well lubricated.
can't lubricate if just sitting there.

The reason you 'loved' your car is because you are uncertain of the employment.

You can only afford to lose one but not both.

Don't be a slave to depreciating assets. If is time to sell .... SELL ! and vice versa.

This post has been edited by mini orchard: Nov 11 2024, 09:35 AM

I have an unutilized car park at my condo, I wonder anyone wants to park there in exchange for monthly fee, I can help to take care of the car, start up and take it for a short spin weekly

lease it on driveflux

Wrap it with thick plastic sheets like those used to protect cars against floods. Available online for purchase. Once u done parking the car over the plastic sheet, disconnect the negative battery terminal and wrap the car. Secure it with cable ties.

Built 1 air cond 40 foot cabin and store inside. Ac on 24 hours.