Tire pressure? Check. Oil change? Check. Coolant topped off, car washed, and gas tank filled? Check, check and check. Perfect! …Now it’s just about time to park it. As strange as it might seem, preparing your car, truck or SUV for long-term storage is a lot like preparing for a long road trip. You’ve got to take care of everything from the tire pressure to the gas tank to the paint and power. If you don’t, the car you park in a garage today will run a lot differently than the car you pick up in a year (if it even runs at all). The Effects of Long-Term Storage on an Unprepared Vehicle Rodents, Insects and Small Animals Will Invade