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In motor vehicles, wear and tear on many parts does not only occur when driving due to mechanical wear. Also a long one service life can cause such damage. First and foremost, the kilometers driven are an important criterion when buying and selling a car. In general, the lower the mileage, the higher the selling price. But here, too, one should be careful. Not necessarily because of Fraud through manipulated speedometers, but also a technical problem can arise as a cause due to too long downtimes. So you can say the saying "Who rests, rusts" almost literally. And that also applies to your own car, which may not be sold at all, but only "mothballed" is. There may be damage, such as by Humidity, appear. When buying a car, especially for vehicles with low mileage, pay attention to the following typical stand damage to pay attention.
Brake seized
The vehicle's brakes are a critical point. They can corrode quickly because they are exposed to weather conditions such as rain, mud and salt while driving. If you stand for a long time, this can lead to problems. Often she can corrode the handbrake and not be moved. And that can also happen with them brake piston be the case. In this case, they brake constantly because the brake no longer releases. This defect is referred to as "locked brake". If you park your vehicle in a dry garage, you can protect it from this damage.
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Also "dry brakes“ before parking helps. This is done with a few braking operations on a track that is as dry as possible. You can also use vehicles that have not been driven for a long time "Brake free". This process removes at least some of the rust and dirt. However, this should be approached with caution, since the full braking effect can often not yet be called up. In addition, the handbrake does not necessarily have to be applied in the garage. If nothing improves, a repair is due.
flat tires
Tires can be damaged if the vehicle is left in one place for a long period of time without being moved. The less inflated the tires are, the more likely they are Tire damage. The tire pressure is therefore important before longer periods of inactivity to increase. It is also useful to occasionally push the vehicle forwards or backwards. In this way, the same part of the tires is not always subjected to stress.
wear of rubber
Not only the tires are made of rubber. In every vehicle there are many Seals, cuffs and other parts made of rubber. You shouldn't just do it regularly us become, but also neat. If this is not the case, then they can with a longer service life Harden. They become porous, can break or even decompose. You can prevent this by cleaning the rubber parts occasionally treated with grease or with a silicone spray. This protects against aging. Also occasional driving can help.
Watch out for petrol and diesel
Even fuels that have been in the tank for many years can age. They gradually lose their ability to ignite. The result of overlying fuel can Ignition problems and Performance degradation be. If the tank is not completely full, the ignitability can be improved with fresh fuel. Here too, that one regular exercise of the vehicle against stationary damage. Once a week is ideal. But the car should at least once a month be moved over a certain distance. The engine should be there Operating temperature achieve so that the water in the exhaust system evaporates. who at maintenance trips driving too little can risk typical damage when stationary.
Mold formation in the interior
Especially when standing in a damp place, the interior and also the trunk can get wet Mold form. In order to avoid getting stuck, for example in textiles or under the roof lining, the vehicle should be cleaned regularly be ventilated. If the air conditioning is then also switched on, this accelerates the drying of the air inside the vehicle. If the vehicle is stationary for a longer period of time, someone will help Dehumidifier or if nothing else is available, also one bowl of rice. Mold growth can usually be done with the bare Eye and through the odor be recognized.
dead battery, problems with the radio
If the battery is not used for a long time, it will become completely discharged after some time. This effect is called "Deep discharge" designated. The substance of the battery is then often damaged and there is a risk of complete failure. If this is not the case, then at least the capacity drops and the consequences are Difficulty starting. You can protect yourself when using the battery Remove or at least disconnect. A charge with one trickle charger (battery monitor od. Battery pulse) can compensate for/prevent self-discharge.
An empty or disconnected battery can cause further problems, especially in modern cars. For example, the radio can reset itself in simpler systems and the radio code is often required for a restart. You can usually find it in the user manual. With some radios, it can be read out via a QR code on the radio. Furthermore, it is often the case that other electronic systems have to be readjusted or retrained. About the comfort function from the window regulator. Then, depending on the car, you have to roll the window all the way down and then all the way up again. Sometimes, however, more complex components such as servomotors and headlights have to be replaced completely new to be trained.
the air conditioner
It is recommended to run air conditioners several times a year. They are particularly susceptible to damage by long non-use develop. That's the case even if you drive a car regularly without the air conditioning switched on drive. Corrosion, leaks or damage to the air conditioning compressor can occur. Later, a leaking air conditioning system cannot simply be put back into operation. This can reduce the value of the car or result in an expensive repair. It can also Bacteria or mold in damp places form. This can be avoided if you turn off the air conditioning just before the end of the journey turns off. This way no condensation can collect.
Motor oil can age
As a rule, the prescribed intervals are oil change not complied with if the vehicle is stationary for a long time. That can become one aging of the oil to lead. It can clump, form deposits and clog drive parts. Modern oils are mostly with Additives enriched. These lose their effect over time and it can even lead to Decomposition of oil stored components come. Furthermore, oil, regardless of age, recedes from the cylinder walls. The engine then no longer has proper lubrication. A start can put a lot of strain on the engine and permanent damage is often possible engine failure the consequence. at older cars can it help the disconnect the Hall effect sensor. It is used by the engine control unit to recognize the cylinders. If the control unit does not receive a signal, no fuel is injected. In this case, you should turn the starter until oil pressure has built up. Then the engine can be started.
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