Q: car maintenance tips
Hey ! i got CLA 45 AMG !! last summer in canada ! I'm away till next may now ! my car has been parked up in my parents house warm garage. no one is driving it at all just me during the summer! my question is should my parents start the car or what kind of tips you could help me with my car maintenance while I'm gone or nothing needs to be done its no problem for it to be there till i get home! thank you
My car has 1500 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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