08.01.2016
In big cities, the problem of parking has been around for decades. People have to store their "iron horses" under the windows of houses or in paid parking lots. The question of a quality garage is a dream at all. Garage cooperatives, if they exist, are located outside the city or very far from home. In this case, one has to look for alternatives and proceed from current situation. The only question is how to keep the car without a garage so that it will last you as long as possible. Here we will deal with this in more detail.
Outdoor storage
In the absence of a garage, the car remains in the open. This can be dangerous if you do not follow a number of simple rules:
1. Use covers. Today there are many quality covers that can reliably protect the body from various problems (sunlight, rain or even hail). But here it is important to choose the right product. The main requirement for a case is water resistance. If it gets wet, and then also freezes to the body in winter, then there will be no problems. On paintwork new scratches and swelling will definitely appear, and on the body itself there will be obvious manifestations of corrosion. So the cover is more suitable for storage in warm seasons.
If you still use the cover in winter, then make sure that it does not adhere to the car body. There are special props that allow you to form a special "pillow". In this case, the coating reliably protects the car and does not harm it.
2. Follow the safety rules when storing in the yard. For many people, the only way out is to leave their "iron horses" right under the house. So the cars “languish” all year round in anticipation of the next trip of their owners. To keep your car out of trouble, consider a few simple tips:
- Do not park your car under large trees. The weather is unpredictable and the wind can pick up at any moment. Strong gusts can, at a minimum, cut off large branches and “throw” onto the body of your car. The result is scratches or serious dents that require repair and financial investments. In the worst case, the tree can be uprooted, and then its trunk will take its rightful place in the cabin. It is enough to look through the pictures on the Internet to be convinced of the frequency of such phenomena. It is impossible to exclude the action of lightning, which also hits trees and literally “tears off” branches or larger parts from them. Of course, it is very difficult to completely protect yourself from such a phenomenon (especially if the yard is completely planted with trees), but it is necessary to take into account the danger;
- Stay as far away from garbage cans as possible. Many motorists park their car directly next to garbage disposal sites. As a rule, near such sites there is always a free site. But such storage can end badly for your car. Debris may fly out of the tank during cleaning and hit the vehicle. As in the previous case, the danger is also strong wind which is able to lift fairly large and heavy objects;
- Do not park your car directly under the windows. There are motorists who literally “prop up” their house with a car. This is really convenient, especially if you live on the ground floor and the car is right under the window. But where is the guarantee that the neighbors from above or their guests are clean and responsible people. Garbage bags, cigarette butts, empty bottles and other items flying out of windows are a common occurrence in big cities. All this can easily be on the body and damage it. Searching for the guilty if the house has more than five floors is a very thankless task. Such storage is especially dangerous in winter. The reason is a lot of icicles or piles of snow on the roof. These factors should not be underestimated. A relatively small icicle can severely damage the metal lining of your car, and restoration will result in a pretty penny. As for the pile of snow, having fallen from high altitude, it can severely wrinkle the roof of your car;
- Avoid water and gas pressure points, switchboards and other important objects. Often there are situations when the car literally props up the doors of the electricity distribution board or blocks the entrance to an important facility. In the event of an accident (especially if it happens at night), a car standing in the way can create a lot of problems for workers emergency services. Here they will also make them guilty;
- Set an alarm. If the car is stored in an open area and is not guarded in any way, then this option is required. The task of the alarm system is not only to perform the main function (protection against theft), but also to effectively save from hooligans who want to get into the salon. In addition, the alarm is able to protect against theft of wheels. The main thing is to set the sensitivity correctly so that the system does not howl from a light breath of wind, but at the same time feels attempts to open the doors or raise one of the sides with a jack.
"Conservation" of the car
If you use the machine constantly, then you should not take any special measures other than those described above. Another thing is if the car has to stand idle for a long time, for example, in winter period time. In this case, it is necessary to carry out a few simple manipulations to protect the body not only from weather manifestations, but also from a number of other factors.
Practice has shown the effectiveness of the following tips:
- Wash the car thoroughly so that there are no traces of dirt or “chemistry” from the road on the body (if it happens in winter). For greater reliability, add a special compound to the water that can protect the paint and varnish product. After quality washing the machine must be wiped dry with a piece of soft cloth;
- Drain fuel from tank. This will protect the container from corrosion. In order not to leave the car completely without fuel (suddenly the transport will come in handy), you can drain the old one and fill it with new gasoline. When draining fuel completely, do not forget about fuel pump and carburetor;
- Lubricate the main friction points on the car;
- Relax a little drive belts to avoid damage. The main thing is not to forget to tighten them before starting operation;
- Seal the main openings (outlet pipe from the muffler and inlet air cleaner). This can be done with oily rags or paper;
- Examine the wiring. If necessary, dry wet areas and clean them of dirt (if any);
- Treat all unpainted body parts with a special compound that will reliably protect against corrosion.
Winter car storage
IN winter time year the car is most affected, so show Special attention. The first thing to do is drain the water from the cooling system and fill it quality antifreeze. If you do not plan to use the machine, then you can completely drain the coolant and oil from the engine crankcase. At the same time, try not to drain the liquid at the place of storage - the water will "crawl" under the wheels and freeze. In this case, there is a possibility of tire damage.
Remember about the body of your car - it is on it that maximum load. Excess moisture leads to severe corrosion, the body begins to rot. The condition is also worsened by additional temperature drops, which now and then lead to the appearance of cracks on metal elements. Therefore, your task is to deal with any accumulations of water.
Inspect the car carefully. Process all painted elements special formulations wax based. Unprotected parts of the bottom or running system clean well. If they already have obvious traces of corrosion, then after stripping, treatment with anti-corrosion compounds is mandatory. Do not forget about the existence of special "preservatives" - they are able to reliably protect the metal.
If there are parts on the car that are covered with chrome, then they must be wiped dry with a soft cloth dipped in mineral oil. This will preserve the beauty of the lame coating and protect it from haze and cracks.
As we already mentioned, in winter, a car cover should be on the car. But the use of special spacers is mandatory. In the case when the machine is stored for a long time, it is necessary to remove the cover and let the machine dry thoroughly. Moreover, it is advisable to open all the doors for ventilation. Such a measure will avoid rotting processes and will save rubber seals.
Severe frosts can be detrimental to the battery, so it is advisable to remove it and move it to a warm place. On the one hand, this will protect the battery from capacity loss, and on the other hand, it will become an additional obstacle for intruders (this is especially true if the car is stored in the yard). If there is no desire to rush with the battery, then discard one of the terminals - this will save you from premature discharge.
Conclusion
Storing a car without a garage requires a competent approach and the implementation of a number of measures. By following simple tips, you can minimize risks, avoid many problems and unjustified costs in the future. In this case, pay special attention to winter storage. Here, non-compliance with the requirements can adversely affect not only appearance, but also on driving performance auto.
Helpful Hints
A car, like a house in which a person lives, gets dirty very quickly, an unpleasant smell may appear in it, spots , rust and more.
Such problems can be fixed in a car wash, but sometimes for one reason or another, you cannot use this option.
Home remedies will come to the rescue and helpful tips to help you keep your car's interior clean and pleasing to the eye.
Here are some tips on how you can keep your car clean without going to the car wash:
1. Use an inexpensive foam sponge to dust off the fan grilles.
2. Quickly get rid of animal hair that remains on the seat using water in a spray bottle and a rubber roller.
How to clean the interior and body of the car?
3. dashboard car can be cleaned using WD-40 spray. In fact, this aerosol can be considered universal - it can be used to remove small dirt from the hood.
Also given liquid will help to cope with bugs and midges, dust and dirt, as well as unnecessary stickers.
WD-40 can be used to clean bird cakes and berry stains.
This aerosol will help remove greasy stains in the car interior. You just need to spray, wait a bit and then wipe.
We clean the car
4. A soft toothbrush will help to clean the skin in the cabin from dirt.
Interior cleaner
5. If you have spilled coffee in the salon, it is better to clean the coffee stains immediately.
5.1. First you need to blot the place where there is a stain with a paper towel.
5.2. Make a solution of 1 liter of water and 1 tablespoon of clear vinegar. Next, add half a teaspoon to the solution. a simple remedy for dish washing.
5.3. Treat the stain with the resulting solution.
5.4. Wait 15 minutes and then wash off the applied solution with warm water.
* If stains still remain, try adding more vinegar to the solution and rinsing the fabric again.
We clean car headlights with our own hands
6. Headlights can be cleaned with toothpaste to make them burn brighter.
You will need:
regular toothpaste
rag
Water.
Squeeze some toothpaste onto a rag and start wiping the headlights.
Car interior cleaning
7. Car interiors can be cleaned with home remedies that will also help clean your home carpet and upholstered furniture.
Here's how to do it:
8. Plastic parts in the car can be cleaned with glass cleaner.
9. Keep a pack of cotton swabs in the car to clean small crevices, to which do not reach ordinary rags or brushes.
10. An ordinary plastic container can be turned into a small trash can for a car.
11. Dirt can accumulate on top of car windows. Roll down the windows and go over the top of them with a cloth or paper towel.
How to quickly clean car windows
12. If your car has tough exterior stains, you can get rid of them with an old razor blade. But be careful not to scratch the car.
Today we will look at one of critical issues about the game GTA 5 - how to keep the car forever. Theoretically, this should not be difficult. In practice, the save system in the game sometimes crashes, so you should play it safe.
Instruction
as the most simple solution the question of how to save the car in GTA 5, you can use the garages, which are located near the houses of the main characters. It is important to remember one nuance. As soon as our car is there, we save with mobile phone. If this is not done after re-entering the game, the car will disappear from the garage. Each time the car must be returned to the place in order to keep the property. You can also buy a few extra garages and keep your car in them. This concludes the main list of means for solving the problem.
Modifications and workarounds
Saving a car in GTA 5 can also be solved with the help of special add-ons, however, they should be treated with extreme caution, since such decisions are made by third-party developers and the creators of the game are not approved. Now about the features. It happens that the car disappears from its own garage, this is due to an error in some editions of the game. This problem can be solved by purchasing a hangar and storing vehicles on its territory. Another place where cars will almost certainly not disappear is a penalty area. After they will have to be redeemed, but sometimes it is justified.
Parking
Most often, the garage helps in deciding how to save a car in GTA 5, so it should be discussed separately. To get such a design for free, you need to register on a special game service. Each garage has a certain limit on the number of cars it can hold. In case of exceeding the established limits extra cars disappear. Most often, the system installed in the garage does not allow placing more than four Vehicle. If you calculate on average, there are about 6 parking spaces per character. If there are no crashes in the game, the car should be saved along with its tuning. By the way, the developers have provided for the possibility of exchanging cars between the main characters. To do this, you just need to switch between heroes at a certain time. So we figured out how to save a car in GTA 5. You can run the game on Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and a personal computer.
In most cases, a person buys a car on long term. To please the owner smooth operation You need to take good care of your car. In addition, improvements in manufacturing technology have resulted in vehicles with improved bodywork and power units. New cars with reliable service are quite capable of overcoming the milestone of 200,000 km without any problems. Automotive industry confidently crossed the 100th anniversary of birth stock car. During this time, a lot of information has accumulated on the operation of cars, including the fact that some cars of certain manufacturers work longer and require less repair. In addition, a few simple tips will help the owner keep the car in good working condition even after a run of 200,000 km.
- Use the "User's Manual" of the car
In this manual, which comes with every new car, the manufacturer recommends the timing and procedure for maintenance, a list of auto parts, motor oils, and rules for identifying breakdowns. The manual will alert the car owner to parts that need to be replaced after a certain mileage. For example, most cars require a timing belt replacement after covering 10,000 to 120,000 km. If not replaced, a broken belt can lead to serious damage. Almost all car manufacturers have websites that provide up-to-date information for car owners. These car portals, as well as forums for car enthusiasts, are valuable sources of information on operation and maintenance issues.
- Always ready for repair
A car is capable of breaking down several times during its life. This is often unexpected for the "pocket", especially if such expenses were not planned. In addition, a car that needs to be repaired but continues to be used will result in a lot of damage and financial loss to the owner. When repairing, check other parts of the car whose resource is expiring and, if finances allow, replace them. Small troubles with parts can undermine the effectiveness of other moving parts and cause new repairs.
- Attention to new sounds and smells
Always pay attention to the occurrence of unfamiliar noises, smells and sounds. As a rule, the driver develops an instinctive feeling if something goes wrong in everyday driving. Ask a mechanic friend or motorist friend to take a ride in your car. This should be done at least once every 2 or 3 months. The reason here is that the problem with the car can develop gradually and the owner simply does not suspect about it, and the "stranger" person will be able to notice what the owner missed in the process of working with the car.
- Cleaning and polishing
Wash and clean your car regularly. Cleaning and polishing your car not only keeps it looking like new, but also helps combat the wear and tear caused by weather conditions. Don't forget about cleaning the bottom of the car.
I remember that many used to say: why do you need a car, you haven’t bought a garage yet. Well, fair enough. But if you look at the situation today, when most families have a car, and some even have two, it becomes scary at the thought of how many garages we should have so that everyone has enough? So maybe he is not needed at all, this garage?
How it all began
E that scientific work on garages I will start with brief digression in the history of the "garage movement".
Even forty or thirty years ago there were few cars in the USSR, they simply were not enough. And even at a sufficiently high cost to buy some "penny" or the 412th "Moskvich" had to stand in line. Residents of the southern republics felt a little more confident, who were ready to overpay big money for the Volga GAZ-24, just to get it faster. And overpaid, found ways. True, for example, in 1976 this Volga cost nine and a half thousand, and speculators had to pay 20, even 25 thousand for it. The main thing is that it should be black.
In general, it was difficult to buy a car. And so it is not surprising that to keep your iron horse they wanted the best they could, while sometimes believing that this car was “for life”. It seems, as now, according to some "masters", the oil in the automatic transmission is also "for the entire service life." Of course, to fulfill this almost impossible mission, the garage was simply necessary. And the point is not only in the microclimate and protection of the car from thieves and hijackers, the fact is that the car had to be stored according to special recipes, especially in winter, when it was a pity to operate the car to tears.
For example, by all means it was necessary to put it on the goats. And not just hang it out, but also slightly prop it up with a block of wood rear axle and front beam. The wheels, of course, had to be removed. The battery, which then was more difficult to buy than now half a liter of living water, had to be taken home and recharged once a month.
And the apotheosis of the action is to remove and drag home the door trim, which can also absorb moisture and rot.
Please note that I am not at all laughing, much less condemning all these measures of the past. There was such a time, there were such rules, there were such conditions. But how can you do without a garage? Just nothing.
And then it began - the era of garage construction! We will go over all the milestones of this wonderful time, see what garages were built from and choose the best one.
What is important?
In any garage, there are several parameters that should be of concern to its future owner. The first is humidity, the second is temperature, and the third is the ability to resist thieves. Let's go through the points.
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The main enemy of any car is moisture. The content of water vapor significantly accelerates corrosion. Where the water comes from in the garage, we will tell below. For now, remember: the driest garage is the best, especially for a youngtimer. Moisture “kills” iron first of all, then the electrician suffers: the wiring rots, the contacts are oxidized. And leaving the car in a damp garage for a long time is simply impossible.
Of course, water also has advantages: in a damp garage, they are better preserved Rubber products such as door seals or tires. But iron is still more expensive.
Temperature indirectly affects humidity. On the one side, warm garage usually drier, but if you drive a car every day, but in winter frosts put it in a warm garage, the humidity in it will rise. First, simply because the machine is in warm garage it will start to warm up, which will cause condensation, and secondly, the snow, which is easy to drag with you into a warm garage, will melt and contribute. And given that in winter the car is already full of remnants of road chemicals, it will be amazing to rot in a warm garage in winter.
Well, and the last: will it be able to protect the garage from the penetration of hijackers? Everything is elementary here: the stronger, the better.
Car "in the coat"
The most primitive "garage" is a cape. The advantages are all on the surface: cheap, and the place does not matter: where you parked, there is a garage. However, the disadvantages are also just as obvious: spare parts cannot be stored in such a garage; it will not save you from hooligans either. It is especially undesirable to use a cover made of dense windproof fabric: if there is no ventilation, the machine will suffer from condensation.
In general, the choice is dubious. But damn affordable.
Water, water, all around water...
I suspect that the wooden garage a la barn was mastered in construction first. Can such a garage be called good? Hardly.
The main reason is that in good garage there should be as few hygroscopic materials as possible. The tree absorbs moisture easily, then just as easily gives it back. And suffers not only car paintwork but also some other elements. For example, brake system. As is known, brake fluid itself is also very hygroscopic, and the water in brake lines not only reduces the effectiveness of braking (especially for a long time), but also harms metal tubes. Even a gas tank can rust from the inside if you keep a car with a half-empty tank in a damp garage.
Often wooden garages have an earthen floor. That is, they do not have it at all. And this is also bad for the same reasons: moisture accumulates in it.
And the last thing: the tree burns well. There are, of course, modern refractory impregnations, but they do not always help. Therefore, with such a structure, you need to be careful.
Good old "Izhorets"
Metallurgical production at Izhora was founded by Father Pyotr Alekseevich. But they learned about the Izhora garages much later, when after the Great Patriotic War the enterprise in Kolpino began to work for the benefit of the national economy. The latter needed garages for growing fleets, which is why they began to be produced in in large numbers. Over time, the production of these light metal garages was mastered by many factories, but the “Izhorets” had already become a household name by that time. Therefore, we say "Izhora", and we mean any metal garage. What is good and what is bad?
- First, it is also inexpensive. But do not forget that under it you need to buy a place. If it is not properly executed, you will be asked to clean the garage.
- Secondly, it is not as raw as wood. Of course, if it's not in a puddle, but that's another question. And yet, wherever it stands, it is not necessary to leave an earthen floor in it, as in the version with a tree. The most budgetary and quite acceptable solution is to lay a wooden floor.
- Not everyone will notice the third drawback: the garage is only suitable for storage, but digging into your favorite car, most likely, will not work: the garage area will not allow. So if you plan to do car repair and maintenance in the garage, the Izhorets will not suit you. It is very problematic to increase it, there is no point in messing with it.
And, of course, it will not protect an expensive car from theft. I think they won’t lift it with a crane like Yuri Detochkin in the famous film, but cut it with good tool Can.
Stone to stone, brick to brick…
Brick garage is The best decision housing issue for the car. But you need to pay attention to two issues: floor and ventilation.
Not the most successful attribute of a brick garage is a concrete floor. Not everyone knows, but concrete also absorbs and retains moisture. If you decide on the minimum price tag, then you can, just like in the previous case, lay the floors from the boards. If done thoroughly, it is very good to lay the floors with tiles.
The second question will have to suffer. Often, ventilation is simply arranged: a couple of perforated bricks are placed sideways on the front and back walls and voila - natural ventilation is ready. In fact, it is of little use, there are schemes for calculating such ventilation, and if they are not followed, then the garage will remain damp.
Good effect can provide modern system forced ventilation. It's more expensive, but, even sadder, requires the presence of electricity in the garage. And it is not always there.
Of course, such a garage is just perfect. It can create excellent storage conditions, not only for the night, but also for long-term parking weekend car. And if you build such a garage for yourself, then you can make a whole workshop, if, of course, there is a desire.
What else is important in the garage?
If you are concerned about finding a garage for your favorite car, then pay attention to the following.
It is important that the garage does not stand in a low place and is not an island in a constant puddle. Even if you light a thousand fires in it, moisture from the street will always be in it, at least through ventilation. A drainage system with drains should be organized, and if you are buying or planning to rent a garage in a cooperative, find out how things are with snow removal in the winter. Firstly, it is not always pleasant to wave a shovel in the morning, and secondly, snow is the same water. Moreover, garages that are built so “successfully” that they are swept up in the snow should be avoided.
The second question is the presence viewing hole. It is, of course, not bad. But the pit is another potential source of moisture. Therefore, we carefully check its condition: there should not be any condensate and traces of water on the walls and on the floor. In principle, if during construction they immediately took care of the device of high-quality waterproofing, there is nothing wrong with the pit, and if you plan to service the car in the garage, then it is simply necessary. But be careful with it and be sure to check it when buying a garage.
There is no doubt that for a long winter storage"weekend" cars a brick heated garage would be very nice. But think beforehand whether you will have the opportunity to heat it all season. This pleasure is not cheap, especially if the area of \u200b\u200bthe garage is large. If, however, to drown from time to time, then the idea loses all meaning: temperature drops will lead to the formation of condensate and rapid corrosion. It's better not to burn at all.
Or maybe...
The most interesting thing is that in big city Garage isn't the best solution. This is often too expensive and the content new car in the garage for three to five years will not pay off. And if the garage is bad, then it will also cause harm. And therefore it is easier and cheaper to park the car in a covered parking with good natural ventilation and without significant temperature changes. That is, with the fulfillment of key conditions for storing a car. Of course it remains open question with possible theft or accidental damage to the car by neighbors, but here you already have to look for a compromise.
If you are looking for a place to put your beloved for the winter Aston Martin V8 Zagato 1986, then accept my condolences. And anyway, why do you need a car, you haven't bought a garage yet?
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