This thread gave me an idea to go take a look at. On older model cars like British Leyland cars especially ones that the hood opens fron the back I have run another hood latch cable and had it come in the glove box and when needed you could get to the engine from a broken cable. Also maybe there is something to NOT locking your car when in winter storage or putting a battery tender on it. May also want to keep the hood poped and left open during storage. Glad all is well. Next Fall perhaps when someone asks about storage we will remember some of these tips.