Smoking Drivers - English smokers will soon be joining those in Wales and Scotland in not being able to light up in a public place.
But before smokers consider sitting in their car and lighting up instead, they should think about the impact this will have on the vehicle’s resale value.
Leading vehicle Auction Company, British Car Auctions (BCA) is warning motorists that smoking in their car could seriously devalue the vehicle when they come to sell.
When selling a second hand car, presentation is not just about how it looks, but how it smells! It’s another good reason for smokers to avoid lighting up in their car.
This will avoid the lingering smell of cigarettes hanging in the interior as well as eliminate the risk of discolouring and leaving scorch marks in the ashtray or on upholstery.
All of these things will put buyers off, even if they smoke themselves.
With the smoking ban already in place in Wales and Scotland and soon to come into force in England, there are now thousands of ex-fleet vehicles in the marketplace that have never been smoked in. It means any car that has been heavily smoked is potentially at a disadvantage when it comes to be sold.
There you go. Some would argue ‘another avenue of pleasure taken away’, others ‘ yet another reason to quit’. Take a leaf out of my book and opt for the latter.
Jackie Violet