Q&A for How to Store a Car

This is more to protect your tires than the suspension system itself. For a winter period, you shouldn't have any problems just over-inflating the tires to the maximum. But if you plan on more than a seasonal storage, strongly consider using jack stands. Consult your owner's manual to find the proper locations for the stands; this will prevent chassis warpage and possible injury, since the car can fall off the stands if not placed properly.

At a minimum, you'd need to clog the tailpipe and the air intake at the motor. Just leave yourself a note as a reminder to remove these items before you operate the vehicle. Running the vehicle with the tailpipe clogged can be deadly due to carbon monoxide poisoning. All that said, you'll be surprised where critters will nest, and they love to chew on a vehicle's wiring. If you can run an extension cord to the vehicle, you might try using an ultrasonic pest remover inside.

Start by cleaning and waxing your vehicle, and then just maintain that level of cleanliness. You're near the ocean, so rust and corrosion forming due to the salt in the air is your vehicle's worst enemy. Today's spray waxes, which are more like a sealant than a wax, are easy to apply, and you can apply them to all of your vehicle's exterior surfaces. You can finish an average vehicle in about 15 minutes with the new spray waxes on the market. Reapply the spray every month or two. Run your vehicle for 10+ minutes at least once a week to keep rust and corrosion from forming inside your engine.

All you should need to do is disconnect the negative battery terminal every time after you park it, and keep gasoline stabilizer in the tank.

Yes, but make sure your battery tender is designed for this purpose. Most today will automatically turn on/turn off so it doesn't overcharge the battery.

It's not likely, but if you'd like to be cautious, put it on jack stands or blocks. Your tires will thank you.

It's smart to flush and change all fluids. Your brake fluid should be fine, although you'll need to siphon out all old gas because it has more than likely become unusable.

For the battery alone, yes. But, if you want to start and run the engine up to full operating temperature to dispel moisture and circulate the oil, removal and frequent reinstallation of the battery would be a huge pain. I would prefer to frequently charge the battery and leave it in my car. I have a 2017 Camaro 2SS, and its battery is located in the trunk behind the internal trunk wall material. To charge my car or jump start it, you connect to a fuse box with terminals on it under the hood. If you disconnect my battery, and close the trunk, the only way to get back in the trunk is through the backseat into the trunk to pull the emergency release. I found this out the hard way.

Yes, there are. Look for "car storage" or "rented garage" ads. Depending on where you live, however, these ads may appear only near winter.

The only time I'd imagine you'd ever want to remove turtle wax is if you're repainting a car, in which case I'd recommend using acetone and a rag or a grinder with a flap wheel.

Yes. There are practically no differences between them in terms of what's required for storage.

Roll down the windows 2 inches on each side. Try to drive it once a month while keeping gas stabilizer in at least 3/4 of a tank a gas.