Griffith Servicing

[griff430]

I currently have my Griffith insured and taxed for the whole year, but I find I only drive it in the winter to keep the battery topped up (although this is just an excuse, because I've got a battery conditioner...)

I'm going to have a word with David Batty at the next service, but I would be interested in anyone else's opinion on hints, tips and implications of laying the car up for winter. It would mean me only travelling about 2500 miles in the car in a year, so I know I can get a reduced mileage insurance policy, but I'm more interested in the servicing aspect. Would I need anymore than an oil change at the yearly service (and obviously anything else that may be falling off at the time....)

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Dan.

[neilmac]

I think that laying the car up will cause more problems in the long run, cars don't like being laid up.

Electrics, brakes etc are much more reliable when kept active.

Apart from that - how can you possibly not drive your TVR for a whole winter period?

[rev-erend]

Neil's right but don't drive it in the snow
and ice - it can end it tears !!

[griff430]

In reality, I don't want to do it, and I currently walk to work, so it's not an issue, but I'm thinking of moving house, which will mean I'll have to use a car for work, so instead of getting rid of the Griff, I thought the best option would be to keep it, but minimise the running costs of it.

Dan.

[Skip]

There's good griff (pun intended) on this in the Bible

[beano500]

Dan

I agree that it'll only sulk if you try and lay it up - what you save, in limited mileage insurance and servicing less often, you should put aside to cover a "niggles and sorting out" sinking fund. If you get Dave to give you peace of mind by waxoyling and re-proofing the roof (unless you want to do those things yourself) you'd be far better off finding the excuses to use it.

Ron - one car household!

[X000 XXX]

Check the bible, there's a whole chapter on it.
It's a lot of hassle - better to tax and insure it and do a few more miles.

[griff430]

OK, I'm convinced! I think I'll be booking the 'Waxoyl package' as part of the next service

Thanks for the advice,

Dan.