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My car is stored for the winter - should I start the engine and move it every now and then?

I have recently acquired a 2006 Jaguar XK Convertible and I have just put it in the garage on trickle charge and on SORN for the winter months. Should I start the engine and move the car every now and again?

Asked on 4 October 2019 by Richard Turner

Answered by Keith Moody

If you can start the car and move it every month or so, that will help - but make sure you take it out for a decent run rather than just let it sit and tick over. This will also help to keep the tyres from going 'square'.

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