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SharkmanBMW
11-22-2005, 06:54 PM
Montreal weather is cold and snowy/slushy and salty.....
I have a garage at my home, but am unsure if parking a wet car in a closed "box" for 12 hours at a time is a problem... I can heat it or leave it cold, whichever.
The point is, if I park a wet car in a garage, will this cause rust to start sooner?
There is no ventilation, only electric heat and a drain in the floor.

I want this car (my 330xi) to last MORE than I care about having to sweep snow off my car. Is it better to leave it sit outside?
Any pointers would be nice!
Chris

632 Regal
11-22-2005, 07:41 PM
I would use the garage, I have had several vehicles decompose outside and none inside.

Traian
11-22-2005, 09:19 PM
I have read that a non-heated garage is the best, followed by a heated garage, followed by leaving the car outside.

632 Regal
11-23-2005, 01:35 AM
right, if its heated the car will sweat as it warms up making the salk and other goodies cause worse damage.
I have read that a non-heated garage is the best, followed by a heated garage, followed by leaving the car outside.

Paul in NZ
11-23-2005, 03:39 AM
what about a portable dehumidifier,or installing a ventilation fan and air grill

peks
11-23-2005, 09:18 AM
just wash her before you put her to bed each night

DanH
11-23-2005, 11:26 AM
just wash her before you put her to bed each night

...just like Reusse during the snowstorm (for you GL-ers out there.) :p

peks
11-23-2005, 12:46 PM
...just like Reusse during the snowstorm (for you GL-ers out there.) :p

haha! just dont open your door in the car wash