how best to store a vehicle

There's a few ideas and theories on that subject and one or more will suit you . Me personally I like to fire them up , get them warm and move them around at least once a week .

Six months is really not that long of a time but there are some things you should do. If the vehicle will be in a garage that's great. If you don't have a garage, consider renting one. Fill the gas tank with premium gasoline. Premium keeps better. Especially if the fuel has ethanol in it. The gas tank should be full to prevent water condensation from forming in the tank. Drive the vehicle to the storage place and change the oil and filter. If this is a late model vehicle check your owner's manual or factory shop manual (not a general repair manual) to see if the negative battery cable can be disconnected without the need to flash the computer in 6 months when you want to use it again. On some newer vehicles the computers must be powered up all the time or they'll need to be reprogrammed (flashed) before you can use the vehicle again. If this is the case you'll need to hook up an automatic battery tender to the battery to maintain the battery charge during the storage time. If this is not the case, disconnect the negative battery cable. No need to remove the battery or use a battery tender. The battery will hold a charge for the 6 months, unless you're in an extremely cold climate. Windows should be up, doors, hood, and trunk closed and locked. If you think rodents might be a problem sprinkle moth crystals around the outside perimeter of the vehicle to keep them away. Inflate the tires to the correct pressure as per the sticker on the doorjamb. If the vehicle will be stored outside buy a cover for the vehicle and secure it with either a lock and cable or clothesline so it won't blow away on a windy day. The cover should be snug but not too tight. You want the cover to be able to breathe to prevent water condensation under the cover. I have two vehicles that I store each year from December through March and this is how I do it. Hope that helps! Jim

Thanks Jim Only question - what about placing the tires on wooden boards vice on the concrete floor of the garage? Thanks

You're welcome. Glad to help! You can to help prevent flat spots on the tires. It wouldn't hurt. Jim

Thanks for the advice, have a new garage and a batt tender for storage periods, will be driven at least once a month.

You're welcome. Glad to help! Jim