Having a vehicle started occasionally to charge the battery but not drive around can actually damage the engine. Performing frequent startups but not putting the engine through its paces, can build up acid which can lead to long-lasting damage to the engine.

Fluctuations in temperature will form condensation inside the voids of the engine. Over time this condensation will corrode and etch the metal. An engine subjected to this for a few months can be irreparably damaged. Fluctuations in temperature can also cause minuscule changes in tire pressure. Over time, with tires not being moved, this can cause flat spots which might never disappear. Depending on the vehicle, a new set of tires can be expensive.

Without proper rodent control implemented and frequently checked, it's possible that mice will make a nest in the vehicle. This can lead to seats being chewed up, causing hundreds of dollars in damage, and it can lead to wires being chewed which causes up to thousands of dollars in damage or electrical problems that can't be fixed.

In the Edmonton area, there is one company that offers all the proper protection needed for long-term storage of a motor vehicle. Lonely Cars Vehicle Storage began operations in 2003. Over the years they've perfected the storage process, making it hassle-free and headache-free. Lonely Cars picks up vehicles from residences and on base, and delivers vehicles to residences and on base. With a facility kept above 15 degrees Celsius year-round, and every vehicle hooked up to a Deltran battery tender, they are the best at what they do.