So you're going on vacation and you need to leave the family car in long term airport parking. What's that? Oh, you're going on a miserably boring business trip and have to leave your car in long term airport parking. Whichever fits your situation, you need to be prepared to leave your car for an extended period of time. I know what you're thinking: What could possibly happen in an airport parking lot? Chances are nothing will happen, but 5 minutes of preparation will mean that you aren't stuck in that same airport parking lot when you would rather be on the way home.
1. Disconnect Your Battery. This applies to anyone who has experienced any sort of power drain during long term parking or other inactivity. It takes just a minute to disconnect, and can save you from airport parking hell.
2. Be sure your tires are fully inflated. Even the slowest leak will have time to flatten a tire if you have an extended airport parking stay.
3. If it's winter, be sure you have an ice scraper. This sounds obvious, but an unexpected blast of winter weather coupled with a long term airport parking stay can be a real pain in the neck to get off the windshield.
These three tips can make your experience in long term airport parking trouble free. Now go have fun!
