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Old 24th October 2006, 04:39   #10 (permalink)
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Angry That stinky smoky car smell...

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Originally Posted by hellspawn
... now i know how to get that foul cigarette smell out of my car ...
As a longtime smoker (16+ years) I do the following:
1. Stop people from smoking in your car when the aircon is on, irrespective of whether the vents are on fresh air or recirculated.
2. Avoid having fabric seats (leather/vinyl is great).

If the smell's already there:
1. Start your car & turn the blower on full.
2. Hit your a/c button.
3. Switch mode to 'fresh air'.
4. Drive around for at least 10 min with all the windows all the way down & the a/c on as above.
5. Take your car for a full interior service with the service station's air hoses blowing down your vents.
6. Get your seats & carpets washed out with soap & water, then thoroughly dried in the sun.
7. Attatch an air freshener with a mild scent to the rear view mirror.

NEVER smoke in your car again.

This should solve your stinky smoky problem.
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