What Are the Effects of Not Driving a Car for a Year?

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McRylee
07/29/25 11:12pm
Not driving a car for a year can lead to the following issues: 1. The car battery may discharge, affecting its lifespan. Even if the vehicle is not in use, the battery will still discharge. Even the highest-quality battery, when fully charged, will typically discharge completely within about three months, leading to battery depletion and a shortened service life. 2. Tires may age or even become unusable. If the car remains stationary in one position for an extended period, the tires at the bottom may deform. With rubber aging, this deformation can become irreversible. If left unused for over a year, the tires may even need replacement. 3. Engine oil may degrade into waste oil, harming the engine. Not using the car for a year means the oil remains stagnant, likely becoming very thick. Under oxidation, the oil may turn into waste oil, and long-term stagnant waste oil can produce acidic substances, damaging the engine.
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