Category: Smart
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TurtleWax ClearVue Rain Repellent
There is a long list of Rain Repellent products that all do the same. TurlteWax ClearVue is only one of them. My TurtleWax ClearVue Rain Repellent is probably more than 5 years old, but still works.Very little is needed, so I think I will have it for several years more. However I do feel that…
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ValetPro Drop Top Cleaner for your soft top cabriolet
ValetPro Drop Top Cleaner removes all the dirt, bird poo, grime and algae from your cabriolets fabric roof, before you treat and seal your soft top from the elements. I use it to clean the fabric before applying ValetPro’s Drop Top Protector.ValetPro recommend that you buy a special brush for scrubbing the top, but I…
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Sealing your cabriolet with ValetPro Drop Top Protector
ValetPro Drop Top Protector is used to seal your cabriolets soft top against dirt and the elements, and thereby prolong its life. Before applying the ValetPro Drop Top Protector you have to clean the soft top fabric, preferably with ValetPro’s Drop Top Cleaner, or a similar product. When the soft-top has dried, or almost dried,…
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Optimize Chenille Wheel Brush
The Chenille Wheel Brush from Optimize was a huge upgrade compared to the old one from Biltema. Chenille (which comes from the French word for caterpillar) is what does the magic here. The brushwires on the previous one needed to be scubbed far harder and longer, compared to this brush, which almost feels like a…
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GTL Diesel test
I’ve heard and read a lot about GTL (Gas To Liquid) Diesel as an alternative to standard diesel fuel. I better add a disclaimer. No all car companies have approved the use of GTL Fuels in their engines.If your vehicle still is covered by a warranty, it might not cover the use of non mineral-oil…
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Third party alloy rims for the Smart Fortwo 451
There is quite a long list of original alloy rims for the Smart Fortwo. If these are not enough for you, you can get third party alloys too. Alutec Alutec Cult Model KBA 47197 – 5J 15 H2 ET20 Model KBA 47198 – 6J 15 H2 ET25 Keskin Keskin KT9 Lenso Lenso BSX DBV Mauritius…
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Smart Models and Generations
Since the first Smart car left the factory, there has been a growing list of models on offer. Some of these have been built by Mercedes, some in partnership with, Mitsubishi, Renault and latest Geely. Smart Fortwo 450 The original Smart Fortwo was in production between 1998 and 2007. Originally it was called the City-Coupé,…
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Frosty mornings
I’m not a fan of frosty mornings, icy roads and frozen locks. I find no joy what so ever in removing a layer of ice from my cars windows. Luckily the Smart Fortwo 451 cdi is much faster when it comes to warming up it’s cabin than the Smart Fortwo 450 cdi.My old 450, could…
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New front suspension arms, new car
My Smart Fortwo has yet again, visited the Smartcars garage. This time after failing the vehicle inspection (as expected). It needed two new front suspension arms, and at the same time one of the engine mounts was in need of replacement. It felt like a dream when I got it back. The new rubber bushes…
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Visiting the vehicle inspection centre
I’ve been at the vehicle inspection centre today, or “Synshal” as they are called in Denmark It’s always “interesting” to get a new car inspected, without fully knowing it’s history. I didn’t expect it to pass, because the last few weeks, I have had a suspicion, that one of the joints on the sway-bar needed…