The UK’s Dirtiest Drivers, Revealed

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You’ve seen the state of Boris Johnson’s car, but how does yours polish up to the Prime Minister’s?

Is the inside of your car a total tip? Are you too embarrassed to offer a lift? It turns out, you’re not the only one.

Whilst your car might sparkle on the outside, the inside often gets neglected – meaning those fast food cartons and old running shoes can cause a bit of a stink over time.

In a bid to dish the dirt, Zuto Car Finance surveyed over 2,000 Brits, driving cars from popular brands, to find out what disgusting items are left lurking inside, and who refuses to pick up passengers because they’re just too embarrassed.

Who cleans the least?

 When it comes to cleaning a car’s interior, Volvo drivers leave it the longest, with one in three admitting they leave it between six to 12 months before getting the vacuum out. They could be dubbed as Britain’s dirtiest drivers – but who else is covered in grime?

A quarter of Honda drivers also leave it more than six months before giving it a wipe, followed by a fifth of Citroen (20%) and Hyundai drivers (20%).

Unsurprisingly, Brit’s who boast a Mercedes-Benz show the most pride, with 21% making it gleam once a week. This is followed by BMW, Audi, and Mazda drivers.

 

Who leaves it the longest? Who cleans the most often?
Volvo

·        Most likely to leave mud on the floor and seats

 

·        30% are embarrassed of the mess in their cars

Honda

·        14% of drivers say they’ve left vomit in the car

·        25% of drivers haven’t cleaned their cars in over six months

Citreon

·        Most likely to leave fast food wrappers

·        25% have refused to give a lift

Hyundai

·        Most likely to leave dirty nappies in the car

·        One in four only clean their cars twice a year

Kia

  • Most likely to leave smelly shoes in their car
  • 22% have refused to give a lift

 

Mercedes

  • Most likely to leave spilt drinks
  • 21% clean their car every two weeks

BMW

  • 35.5% have refused to give a lift
  • 20% clean their cars once a month

Audi

  • 10% clean their cars once a week
  • Most likely to leave worn gym kit

Mazda

  • 20.40% have refused to give a lift.
  • Clean their cars 11 times a year on average

Land Rover

  • Most likely to leave animal hair
  • 35% are embarrassed of the mess in their cars

 

 

Data provided by: https://www.zuto.com/dirtiest-drivers/


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