You may not be driving as much because of the pandemic, but the lack of activity could have an effect on your car health.
CAA's Director of Corporate Communications, Kaitlynn Furse, says if your car has been sitting still for less than 45 days, you'll want to check on a few things.
"So like the battery, your tire pressure making sure your gas is topped up and you have potentially some fuel stabilizer in there. After 45 days, you're getting into an extended period of time, and you may want to look into some more significant storage-like considerations."
She says there are a few things to keep in consideration if your car is sitting unused for more than 45 days.
"One thing you want to think about is the age of your vehicle and of your battery. The average battery lasts about 3-5 years. If you have a brand new battery, you might be in a better position than lets say a 4 or 5 year old battery, where that might more easily die if it hasn't been used."
Furse says unplugging your car battery is not a good idea.
"We are encouraging people to invest in -- it's not a lot of money, $20-$30, and it's called a battery tender. A batery tender can actually help maintain the health and life of your battery while it's sitting in the driveway for a longer period of time, without having to disconnect it."
She says disconnecting your battery can lead to problems with your car's computer systems once you're back to using it more frequently after the pandemic.
