Simple Steps to Prep Your Car for Long-Term Airport Parking

Planning a trip means making sure your car is ready for long-term airport parking. Here are some tips on the best ways to prep your car for a long vacation. Long-term parking means parking for longer than a week. Even if you’re parking for less than a week, we recommend considering these tips when you park to ensure you have the best parking experience.

 

PreFlight is dedicated to providing our customers with a secure and reliable parking experience. We are here to act as your travel partner and ensure you have a great experience getting to and from your trip. Each of our garages has on-location staff that are happy to help you along your way. Each of our garages has ample lighting to enhance safety and visibility, and cameras are positioned across the parking spaces to help keep your car safe.

 

With all of this in mind, we recommend these tips in order to make sure you come back from your trip to the best possible and help give yourself peace of mind while you're away. 

• Don't leave anything of value visible in your car; hide things under seats, trunks, or glove compartments.
  • Thieves will often look in your windows before they try to break in, so check before leaving to ensure everything is out of plain view. Even if you think it's small, like coins or a charger cord, hide it because thieves will take it as a sign that something might be there.
• Check your air pressure, especially during extreme temperatures, to make sure you can't come back to a flat tire. 
• Clean your car before you head out; that way, you can come back to a clean start home. Use an air freshener to help make that trip home more enjoyable. 
• If you are parking outside, try to pick a shady parking spot to protect from the sun. Consider getting a car cover if you are going to be away for longer than a week or if extreme weather is expected when you're gone. 
• Fill up your gas tank. This can help avoid moisture collecting in your tank and avoid that additional step before you can go home.
  • If you have an electric car, check out our guides on how to prep your EV. 
• Take pictures of your car and where you parked prior to leaving; this will help make sure you remember how you left your car and where you parked in case you forget when you're away. 
• Lock your car and turn on the car alarm. If you want to take an extra step, you can get a club steering wheel lock to secure the handle so thieves can’t steal your car.

While following these tips can help minimize any surprises, sometimes car troubles can happen unexpectedly. PreFlight also offers complimentary services to ensure that your return to your vehicle is as smooth as possible. If you find that your car battery is dead upon your return, our staff is ready to provide free jump-start assistance. This service is designed to help you get back on the road quickly without the hassle of waiting for roadside assistance.

 

Additionally, we offer tire pressure refills to ensure that your vehicle is in optimal condition before you drive away. This commitment to customer service reflects our dedication to making your parking experience not only secure but also convenient and stress-free.

 

We look forward to helping you along your travel journey. Happy travels!