“Congratulations on your retirement! And yes, there are some preventative measures you can take to protect your car while you are out of town.
Believe it or not, the first step would be to get your car washed and detailed before it is parked. Small bits of debris might seem harmless, but because the vehicle will be sitting for a while, grime can cause your paint to crack and chip. Once it is clean, you should use a car cover if it is parked outside.
Here are a few more storage maintenance tips:
Make sure the gas tank is full
Don’t use the emergency brake
Once your car is all set, it is time to check in with your car insurance
company. Many snowbirds use a storage plan option while they are out of town to save money on insurance. The liability and collision coverages are removed with a storage plan, and only comprehensive coverage
remains. This can drop the cost of insurance down to just a few dollars per month. Keep in mind that some states require the car’s license plates to be turned in if liability is removed, so check with your insurance agent for more details. If your current insurance provider doesn’t have this option, it may be time to shop for a new policy.
If you want to save money on car insurance, the Jerry
app is a good place to start. A licensed broker, Jerry does all the hard work of finding the cheapest quotes from the top name-brand insurance companies, like Nationwide and Allstate. The average Jerry driver saves $879 a year on car insurance! Enjoy your warm retirement!”