Have thought about let the car stand a lot still this winter since I'm without my license and my mom is the only one using the car some times now. But she also has her own car. So only driving the Fiesta couple times a week so it doesn't just stand there. I was wondering if any of you have some advice how long the car can stand still without things getting stuck. Will most likely stand outside.

Outside over winter... How bad are your winters in Norway though?

Will it potentially be sheltered over this time or be in the middle of no where?

Best bet would be check your Anti-freeze and make sure it is the maximum you can get it (Don't use concentrate Anti-freeze only in, it still needs water)seeing as you won't be driving it, this will most probably spend its time Close to 0C - I'd probably look into sliding some cardboard between the rad and bumper to stop the wind blowing through.

Give it a fresh oil change for maximum protection (This can and maybe will freeze still, depending on how cold it will be)fresh oil will contain less moisture.

Check all your tyres and proably put 36-38 PSI to reduce the chance of flat spots - adjust back when you go to fetch fresh fuel

Remove battery and place in a warm room (Under a bed)make sure nothing will fall across the terminals

Leave the minimum amount of fuel in. Enough to get to the petrol station once she's going again.

Drop the handbrake, leave it in gear and chock the wheels so she dont roll away

Most importantly make a list and stick it in front of the speedo to remove anything you've placed in for protection and remember to check oil before starting again in the spring.

in the spring remove fuel pump fuse and crank for 15 - 25 seconds TWICE (30 second pause in between) to allow oil to travel through the engine and get to any vital parts. when you start her up allow to be warmed before moving.

also drive carefully, your discs may be severly corroded and not work well for the first few miles

winters can be pretty harsh. around minus 25-30 degrees celsius on the worst days. and a lot of snow( but the snow will of course be removed).
so I reckon either let it stand all winter without moving(then it would be best to find a heated place for it). Or drive it once a week/ two weeks. so all the different parts can move a bit. worst thing is the salt they use on the roads so it would be a hassle to wash it since I must go to a washing hall and get someone to drive me every time.

Wouldnt need to be heated just ensure you have maximum protection as i have said above lol

Best not to drive it unless you can get everything hot.

thanks for the tips. will figure something out then. no snow yet but the windscreen is frozen in some mornings now so winter is approaching slowly

Get a decent car cover, it helps protect against snow blowing into the engine or getting under the car or freezing the brakes.

if the car isn't going to be driven ideally the best place it should live is in a garage.

As if you leave the car standing for a period of time, your tyres will get flat spots and be prone to go brittle and your battery will eventually just die.

If I was in your situation without a garage in my person opinion ill invest in a heavy duty car cover with insulation against harsh weather and winds.

Remove the wheels and battery, leave the car on axle stands tucked up snug out the way.

Completely Drain the water reservoir for your windscreen, replace all vital fluids with new ones, oil, radiator fluid and brake fluid. run the car aprox 10 miles and get the fluids around the engine.

Only then will i be sure the car will be okay.

Oh and make sure you fill the petrol tank up full and add some gas treatment in to stop the gas from oxidizing and deteriorating.

Leaving a half empty tank moisture in the empty space causes rust, now i think our tanks are actually made of a none metal however, the pump and other metal parts inside could still rust.

Take the alloys and bung them in the shed or inside if you have the space on their side, this will stop flat spots.

When the weather gets warmer and you put everything back together again i strongly recommend leaving the car running for a good 15 minutes before driving her to ensure the oil.

There are two issues though about removing the battery, if you remove the battery the car no longer has alarm, however the second issue is after a month of not driving the battery will die any-ways leaving you without an alarm.

What I'd do is park your car as far back to a brick wall or house and overnight get your siblings or parents to park their car in front so the car don't go walkies.

Another one that my brothers boss does with his Porsche is he's brought two car batteries whilst one is in the car keeping everything alarmed the other is charging indoors, so when one dies he puts a new one in.

£60 for a 2nd car battery or £1000's for damage and losses from petty thieves makes sense to do it.

any ways that's my thoughts.

Here is a useful webpage that might help.

I have instead sent an application to the police to see if they will allow me to use the car for private driving lessons. Hope that will work out well.