chris_uk
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Registered: 8th Jul 03
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my mate has just bought a punto gt, he cant insure it yet so he has had to resort to leaving it to stand till next march,
what kind of damage can be caused if he doesnt run it at all for that period of time?
Cheers
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Phil321
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Registered: 10th Mar 01
Location: Manchester
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Why the hell did he buy it in the first place????
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Mattb
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Registered: 2nd Feb 03
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just make sure he disconnects the battery, and also starts it up every so often and lets it warm up
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modded_corsa
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Registered: 9th May 03
Location: Middlesbrough
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let it run for about 5-10 minzutes each week
disconnect battery
put a tarpauline (sp?) - a big plastic sheet that yolu cant see through over it
make sure odd lil bits dnt go missing off it also.....
had a car stood on our driveway for about 4 month....and the battery......1 wheel......and an airbox off it went missing....also thr frotn windscreen got smashed and drivers side window
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M2RTY
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Registered: 25th May 01
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i bought a corsa which was stood for 18 months, passed MOT fine except a bit of rust on floor where drainage holes were covered with muck
just needed a good run out, dizzy and plugs cleaning and oil change
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
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I personally would take the weight of the tyres as well, or plan to replace them when he ends up driving out.
If its uninsured you'd all need secure it properly.
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Joff
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Registered: 17th Oct 00
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Since he won't be using the car, he might be able to take out a special policy to insure it on his driveway. Might be able to build up a years NCD on the sly
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Ben
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Registered: 12th Jan 03
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why dont he just sell it and buy another one next year?
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Nismo
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quote: Originally posted by Ben
why dont he just sell it and buy another one next year?
yeah i thought this , no point in leaving it
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