Does Keeping a Car Outdoors Year-Round Have Any Impact?

[LeChristian]

The hazards of long-term outdoor parking for cars are as follows: 1. Damage to the car's paint: If the car is parked in an open parking lot or a residential parking space, prolonged exposure to sunlight can cause the paint to fade slightly, oxidize, or even develop cracks. 2. Wind-blown sand and debris can harm the car's glass: Long-term outdoor parking exposes the car to wind-blown dust and sand particles, which can scratch the paint and glass. These fine scratches can cause diffuse reflection of external light sources on the glass during nighttime driving, severely compromising driving safety. 3. Engine oil deterioration: If a car is left unused outdoors for an extended period, the engine oil inside can gradually deteriorate and oxidize, leading to issues with lubrication and increased wear. When the car is started again, this can result in friction or semi-dry friction, accelerating the wear of components.