Is It Better to Store a Car in a Cold Storage in Winter Than Outside?

[Lynne]

Storing a car in a cold storage in winter is better than leaving it outside. It ensures the car won't freeze. Reasons for parking a car in cold storage: Even in a cold storage, the temperature inside is much higher than outdoors. Keeping the car in cold storage prevents frost from forming on the windows in the morning. If left outside, the temperature inside the car is higher than outside, causing frost to form on the windows. The same applies to the engine—higher indoor temperatures are beneficial for the engine. Solutions for a frozen car: Parking a car outside overnight makes it unavoidable for the doors to freeze. Before driving the next day, it's best to prepare a bottle of warm water and pour it over the frozen door seams. After opening the door, dry it immediately to prevent refreezing. Before parking, lift the windshield wipers, being careful not to force them. If it's windy, also prevent the wind from blowing the wipers down, as they might damage the windshield.