If nothing but the best will do for your car or tools, then leaving them in a cold, damp garage over the winter is a seriously bad idea. Rust starts eating into metal, mildew grows on seats, and carpets and cardboard storage boxes go soggy.



Workshops or garages with large gaps around the windows and doors are the worst affected. Yet even well sealed buildings can be a problem - and the moisture on a wet car can hang around for days. But not if you use a dehumidifier. These dry the air and help ensure your car and kit survive the wet winter unscathed.