Will Leaving a Car Unused for a Week Have Any Impact?
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Leaving a car unused for a week has minimal impact, but prolonged inactivity can cause damage to the vehicle. Below are the potential harms of leaving a car idle for too long: 1. Battery: Most cars today use lead-acid batteries, which self-discharge when the vehicle is not in use. Normally, the battery loses less than 1% of its capacity per day due to self-discharge. However, prolonged self-discharge can lead to premature battery failure. 2. Balance: When parked for extended periods, the tires develop flat spots where they contact the ground. The longer the car remains stationary, the harder it becomes for these deformed areas to recover, altering the weight distribution of the tires. This results in uneven rolling radii and unbalanced tires. At high speeds, this imbalance can cause body vibrations, accelerated tire wear, and pose safety risks while driving.