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I'm considering options for my car while deployed. I've been told to sell my car since I'm still paying on it because of cost of storage/insurance (since I have to continue full coverage due to gap). However, I really like my car/don't know how I'm going to be able to sell it since I still need it up until we MOB. I also don't have anyone to start it up while it's in storage or sell it for me when I leave (outside of my boyfriend). Any advice?
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Store it. Get with the dealer, and they can give you hints as to storing it. Some dealerships also handle storing vehicles as well. Fill it up 3/4 of a tank of high-grade gas, put a recommended amount of fuel stabilizer, get a fresh oil change and when the car is parked...disconnect the battery (It will save the battery). When I deployed I had just bought a new vehicle and stored it. Came back, hooked up the battery, and the car started right up. If you like the car keep it. Unit will have information on your POV being stored as well.
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SSG Keith Cashion Thank you SSG. This is my first time deploying and I don't currently have a permanant residence, so any advice is welcome. (Trying to plan ahead.)
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Did you store it outdoors SSG Keith? What about rust due to rain and lack of movement of suspension components
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PFC (Join to see) - It was stored in a in doors for a period, but the building started to collapse and had to be moved outside. As to the suspension, if the vehicle is on a cement pad, jack it up and put floor jacks under the axels. Will help the tires as well.
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SGT K G I stored mine for 18 months. If you like it, just store it. The days of 1960s style of storing a car are gone. Cars don't need to be started and drove, seals don't dry out and more. Modern seals and lubricants will keep a car just fine for a year or so. If you are going to do it. Fill up the tank all the way to the top (keeps moist air from depositing moisture into the gas) , put in fuel stabilizer, and put about 40 pounds of air in the tires. When you get back get a service and that is it.
Some draw backs is you are going to loose a year of value while paying the whole time plus storage cost. There is full coverage insurance for a stored vehicle that is pretty cheap and it has GAP. I believe mine was only like $30 a month.
Some draw backs is you are going to loose a year of value while paying the whole time plus storage cost. There is full coverage insurance for a stored vehicle that is pretty cheap and it has GAP. I believe mine was only like $30 a month.
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I've stored before...it's not a bad option if you plan ahead.
Make sure your insurance (and the storage facility's) will take care of you if a hurricane drops a tree on your unit.
Have a reputable mechanic prep the vehicle for long term storage...a broken water pump is a nightmare (been there, done that)
Get your ride into storage early enough you can do a "checklist" to ensure everything's "set"...don't try dropping it off on the way to formation the morning of movement.
When you get back, make sure oil/water/battery is in the "green", then take it easy till you get oil fully running through the system. You can do worse that a full oil/filter change and new battery upon return.
Make sure your insurance (and the storage facility's) will take care of you if a hurricane drops a tree on your unit.
Have a reputable mechanic prep the vehicle for long term storage...a broken water pump is a nightmare (been there, done that)
Get your ride into storage early enough you can do a "checklist" to ensure everything's "set"...don't try dropping it off on the way to formation the morning of movement.
When you get back, make sure oil/water/battery is in the "green", then take it easy till you get oil fully running through the system. You can do worse that a full oil/filter change and new battery upon return.
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