Since the coronavirus pandemic effectively shutdown most of the country in mid-March, many Canadians have been home from work or school — meaning many cars have been used less.
Unfortunately, sitting still for prolonged periods of time can be detrimental to your vehicle. “All vehicles are meant to be driven,” said Andrew Harkness, head of aftersales at Nissan Canada. “If they’re not being driven, over time they might not work properly when it is time to be driving more often.” To avoid problems, Harkness recommends operating the vehicle “every few days or once a week.” However, this may not be possible as the pandemic goes on.