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Best Car Air Freshener

GenghisKhan86
GenghisKhan86 Posts: 37 Forumite
edited 20 May 2014 at 2:00PM in Motoring
Does anyone have any recommendations?

I was thinking of getting Evening Bonfire from Woodwick Candles but it seems quite expensive considering how long it lasts...

Tia Folks
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  • scotsbob
    scotsbob Posts: 4,632 Forumite
    I use Autoglym Autofresh and just spray inside the car once a week.

    I used to buy the bottles at £6 for 500ml but have discovered it's possible to buy the concentrate on Ebay that works out at £1 a litre. Used once a week a litre would last about 6 months.

    If there is a really bad smell in the car then I use Odour Eliminator, also by Autoglym
  • Robisere
    Robisere Posts: 3,237 Forumite
    Ninth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Photogenic Combo Breaker
    Open the windows whilst driving.

    Rain helps.
    I think this job really needs
    a much bigger hammer.
  • Iceweasel
    Iceweasel Posts: 4,891 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Combo Breaker
    scotsbob wrote: »
    I use Autoglym Autofresh and just spray inside the car once a week.

    I used to buy the bottles at £6 for 500ml but have discovered it's possible to buy the concentrate on Ebay that works out at £1 a litre. Used once a week a litre would last about 6 months.

    If there is a really bad smell in the car then I use Odour Eliminator, also by Autoglym

    Can you give us a link to the ebay seller please - I looked but couldn't find it. :o
  • londonTiger
    londonTiger Posts: 4,903 Forumite
    scotsbob wrote: »
    I use Autoglym Autofresh and just spray inside the car once a week.

    I used to buy the bottles at £6 for 500ml but have discovered it's possible to buy the concentrate on Ebay that works out at £1 a litre. Used once a week a litre would last about 6 months.

    If there is a really bad smell in the car then I use Odour Eliminator, also by Autoglym

    is it the same AG product? or a knock off?

    OK just googled, it's a AG product - I presume for the trade.

    Have to ask though, there's probably enough product there to finish an entire forecourt and then some. Why do you need so much?
  • worried_jim
    worried_jim Posts: 11,631 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Neutradol from the £1 shop, stick it in the seat pocket. Job done.

    http://www.neutradol.com/
  • londonTiger
    londonTiger Posts: 4,903 Forumite
    edited 20 May 2014 at 6:22PM
    Iceweasel wrote: »
    Can you give us a link to the ebay seller please - I looked but couldn't find it. :o

    just search autofresh concentrate. You'll get loads like this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Autoglym-Autofresh-Concentrate-1-ltr-/300564425794?pt=UK_Car_Accessories_Car_Care_Cleaning&hash=item45fb092c42

    I'm all for buying in bulk and saving money. But £30 for a air freshner is too much for me. Even if it is a lifetime supply. :rotfl:

    You'll just get sick of the fragrance after a few months anyway.
  • scotsbob
    scotsbob Posts: 4,632 Forumite
    I'm all for buying in bulk and saving money. But £30 for a air freshner is too much for me. Even if it is a lifetime supply. :rotfl:

    Since you ask, I pay £25 and there are 3 cars in the household. If you know how long those Magic Tree things last at £1 a time you will realise it is indeed money saving.:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
  • Please don't anyone take this the wrong way, but I give mine a good clean & hoover once a month or so & have never needed to use air freshener... then again, maybe I have a smelly car as a result & all my friends are too polite to say anything.
  • J0sephx
    J0sephx Posts: 5 Forumite
    Jelly Bean ones! Smell amazing.

    £4 odd for 4 at Costco :)
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