Leaving dirt, grit and grime all over you car can cause damage to the paintwork over time. Make sure you give your car a clean to keep it looking fresh when you're back on the road.
Make sure you also clean the tyres. This will get rid of any mud or grease that could cause damage to them.
Don't forget to clean the interior!
Be sure to give the seats and carpets a good wash and clean down seatbelts, door handles, steering wheel, dashboard, radio etc. You never know what nasty bugs will be breeding in there while you're staying home. And you definitely don't want to get back in your car to find smells from old food or smelly shoes that have been forgotten about!
You'd be surprised how quickly damp and mould can build up in a car while it's left sitting on your drive for a while.
If it's a sunny day, open the doors for a while to let the air in and avoid this happening.
The unpredictable British weather can give our cars a battering from time to time.
If you can, put your car in a garage or invest in a car cover to protect it as much as possible.
Leaving the handbrake on can cause the handbrake cable to stretch. If you can, leave your car in gear with something behind the wheels to prevent it from moving. This will also take hopefully prevent your brakes from binding.
You should also make sure your tyres are fully pumped up to avoid flat spots. A flat tyre is the last thing you want to be worrying about when we're allowed back on the roads!