Will my car be OK if I don't drive it for a week?
Will my car be OK if I don't drive it for a week? Not necessarily: We recommend driving every two to three weeks to make it less likely that you wind up with a dead battery or other issues that can be caused by letting a car sit parked for weeks. Related: Which Used Cars Still Have Free Maintenance?
How long can a car sit?
Typically, your car can sit about four weeks to two months without driving before the battery dies. The reason your car can sit only for so long before it dies is the fact that your car battery is in use even when you're not behind the wheel.