Tag: Service and Maintenance

  • Washing and cleaning the Smart Fortwo

    Washing and cleaning the Smart Fortwo

    So what do I do to keep the Smart Fortwo Cabrio looking nice and clean?I like to try out new products, and have made a collection of my tests and experiences here. Washing the exterior I know some people think that it doesn’t matter, but I’m not putting my retractable soft-top thru a car wash.It…

  • Biltema Prewash

    Biltema Prewash

    I give the Biltema Prewash, Art. 37-834 a try, before going to a Smart Mini-meet. Does it make a difference? Normally I don’t use anything but a thorough rice before I foam in the Smart Fortwo, and wash it. Since I’ve never used a prewash before, I was pretty interested in seeing if it made…

  • Changing lightbulbs in a Smart Fortwo 450

    Changing lightbulbs in a Smart Fortwo 450

    Changing the headlight bulbs on a Smart Fortwo 450, can be quite a challenge. First you open the small door under the front windscreen, with your car key. Then squeeze your arm in, remove the plastic covering, the electrical plug, and the retaining clip holding the bulb. Swap out the bulbs and assemble it all…