During the coronavirus pandemic, many of us are staying at home. The government has warned against any trips that aren’t “essential”, which reduces the need to travel by car.
While it’s advisable to leave your motor parked up at this time, you should make sure to keep it in good condition. Leaving your vehicle unused can cause the battery to die.
This means it won’t work next time you try and drive it. To combat this problem, the AA advises motorists to start-up their cars once a week.
You can turn your engines on for 15 minutes or so while your vehicle is parked. The breakdown specialists explain: “How long you leave a car without starting can depend on the condition of your car's 12-volt battery. “Most modern cars with a fairly healthy