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After a month of sitting around your house, you think, \u201cI feel like taking a car ride.\u201d You have no destination. You just want to go where the road takes you.<\/p>\n
You get in your car, turn the ignition \u2026 and nothing happens.<\/p>\n
Your car has sat in your garage for a month, maybe even longer. According to\u00a0Drifted<\/a>, you want to run a car at least once every two weeks. If you don\u2019t, it can develop problems you won’t notice until it’s too late.\u00a0<\/p>\n Much like the human body needs water, your car\u2019s battery needs a charge from its alternator. Without it, the battery slowly drains, which causes issues with the ignition, door locks, lights, and alarm.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Your gas tank can gather moisture if it is empty or almost empty. That moisture can corrode your gas tank and other parts of your car.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n You may be stuck at home, and so are those critters living in your garage. Just like you, they may want to get away for a little bit. The openings in your car are a perfect destination for them. They can chew through wiring and burrow in your air filter, which could lead to serious issues.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n If your car sits in the same spot for a long time, your tires will develop flat spots where they are pressed against the ground. Now, this problem won\u2019t prevent you from driving, but it can create an unpleasant ride.<\/p>\n Some flat spots can be \u201cdriven out,\u201d but they can become permanent in some cases. You wouldn\u2019t drive forever on a flat tire, right?<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n If you think your car is too far gone, have no fear.\u00a0LiveAbout<\/a>\u00a0provides a great “what to do” list for you!<\/p>\n Once you get the car going, make sure you start and drive it once every two weeks, at minimum. Hey\u2014it\u2019s good for the car, and it’s fun to get out of the house for a little bit.<\/p>\n If nothing seems to be working, Pekin Insurance is here to help! If you have a personal auto policy with us, you can add\u00a0Roadside Rescue<\/a>, a 24\/7 roadside assistance program available in all 50 states.<\/p>\n Yes, you can use this great feature even if your car is in the garage.\u00a0Plus, Roadside Rescue is automatically included if you have comprehensive coverage!<\/p>\n Talk to your local, licensed Pekin Insurance agent about Roadside Rescue and how it can help you when you run out of gas, get locked out of your car, and even when it is stuck in your garage!<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\nBatteries Slowly Lose Their Charge<\/b><\/h3>\n
Gas Tanks Accumulate Moisture<\/b><\/h3>\n
Animals Work Their Way Into Air Filters<\/b><\/h3>\n
Tires Can Develop Flat Spots<\/b><\/h3>\n
Get Your Car Going<\/b><\/h3>\n
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