Can I return a used car because it has been smoke in?

The cigarette odour is impossible to eradicate completely. Would a distance purchaser have every right to reject the car, is that the legal position? .

How do I get rid of cigarette odour?

I have just taken delivery of a nearly new car from Mercedes. The car was delivered to my home address and I immediately noticed a strong cigarette odour inside. I mentioned this to the dealership in...

How do I get rid of the cigarette smell from a car?

If I buy a used car from a smoker, how do I get rid of the smell?

My used car stinks of smoke - can I return it?

I bought a used Honda Civic (2013) a few days ago from a Honda dealer. I was told it was a non-smoker's car, but since getting it home I've noticed it smells of smoke. What's the best thing to do? Request...

How can I remove the smell of tobacco from my Ford Mondeo?

I have bought a used Ford Mondeo Zetec, which is fine in every respect except for a persistent odour of tobacco smoke. Can you please recommend a product or service to remove it? I think I remember you...

Can I recommend a method for removing smells from car interiors?

There are a couple of methods of eradicating foul odours in cars such as dog snark, cigarettes and spilled milk. One was to leave a cardboard box inside filled with dry grass cuttings and sweet woodruff....

How can I get the smell of cigarette smoke out of my Jaguar XJ8?

I have just bought a 10-year old luxurious car (Jaguar XJ8) in very good condition (60,000 on the clock). We have become aware of the smell of stale cigarette smoke. Can you recommend a way of getting...

How do I get rid of the smell of cigarettes inside my car?

Please could you tell me the best, most effective way of removing lasting odours from a car pre-owned by cigarette smoker?

Hong Pong

In your Telegraph column today you have a letter from someone wishing to get rid of the smell of cigarette smoke. There are two 'natural' solutions. The first is to fill a cardboard box with grass clippings...