Year: 2024

  • The Smart Fortwo has a cap holder in the fuel door

    The Smart Fortwo has a cap holder in the fuel door

    Many Smart Fortwo owners aren’t aware, that there is a hidden fuel cap holder on the fuel door/flap. This prevents the cap from dangling down, scratching the cars plastic, and getting dirt in the fuel tank via the cap. The Smart Fortwo 451 has a under-dimensioned plastic ridge, that holds the fuel cap while you…

  • I wish I had taken my Smart Fortwo to England

    I wish I had taken my Smart Fortwo to England

    I needed to go to England on short notice to attend a funeral, and after considering how to get there, I ended up ordering a plane ticket to Gatwick, and booking a rental car. I thought about driving there, but in order to spend more time with family instead of on the road the choice…

  • Smart Mini Meet in Næstved

    Smart Mini Meet in Næstved

    Smart drivers have a lot of social gatherings, and at least once a week, there is a Smart Mini Meet somewhere in Denmark. These are arranged by Smart Klub Danmark, but you can attend without being a member of the club (or a Smart), as long as are passionate about the brand. 12 Smart Fortwo’s…

  • All season, or Summer and Winter tyres?

    All season, or Summer and Winter tyres?

    I know that the topic of All season vs Summer and Winter tyres is a hotly debated one, that can get borderline religious. Until very recently, I couldn’t dream of not having two sets of wheels for any car I owned (except for my old Ford Mustang that never saw a winter road, and my…