Hey folks,

Hoping somebody can shed a little light on a problem with my Dads 1.8 petrol Matrix...

It was left standing for a couple of weeks recently (short stay in hospital/further time off work on the sick).

When he went to start it, it wouldn't go. Tried a jump start in case it was a duff battery - nope, nadda.

Anywhoo, had it recovered to a local garage who diagnosed valves stuck open. Probably due to all the oil draining back down into the sump (gravity hard work again...)

He's currently looking for a new job where the car is likely to be sat for 3, maybe 4 weeks at a time. It'd be a shame to sell it - it is a really nice car!

Anyone able to share any ideas as to what he can do to prevent it? Recovering the car once a month really isn't a viable option!!

(At least his old Citroen only leaked electricity and was capable of being jumped lol)

Valves stuck open. I've Pandas sit for years and turn on the key without issue. Sounds Shadey to me.

Yeah...that's what I thought!!

Unfortunately, they would only recover their own garage or Hyundai dealer.

The other possibility they suggested was cam belt...no chance!! I had managed to start it a few days earlier - but that was only a few minutes.