For a lot of drivers, one of the best things about buying a new vehicle is the "new car smell". That fresh, clean odor which wafts out from the interior the first time you slip into the driver's seat is simply amazing. New car smell is the product of the various adhesives and sealant chemicals used to bind the plastic components of a car's interior. When a new vehicle is purchased, these adhesives are still slightly unstable, and release various compounds as fumes as they set. Once the materials have stabilized, however, the smell will clearly fade over time. So how can you maintain your car's "new car smell"? Check out these tips from Sears Imported Autos.

In the short term, the obvious way of maintaining your vehicles new car smell is to keep the windows rolled up and not allow the interior to become contaminated with strong food smells (do not allow anyone to eat hot food of any kind in the car, for example). The new car smell will also last longer if you do not allow anyone to smoke within the car. Avoiding exposing the car to direct sunlight and high temperatures will also help. This does not mean you should only drive at night, but you might want to make sure you keep the car parked in a garage rather than on the street where possible. Essentially, the more you use the car, the quicker that new smell will fade.

Even with care and attention, however, the initial smell will eventually fade over the first month or so after you get the car, once the 'outgassing' of the adhesives and other chemicals has stabilized. At this point, you can maintain your vehicle's new car smell by purchasing one of a range of aerosol products which are freely available on the market and claim to be able to mimic the smell of a new vehicle through regular application.

So whether you want to prolong the enjoyment of your new car during its honeymoon stage, or reproduce the new car experience in an older vehicle, products such as Ozium spray could be an option. These sprays should be used sparingly, and it's recommended that you spray the car's interior and then leave it alone and well-ventilated for a couple of hours, as the initial effect can be quite overpowering.

When considering which spray to purchase, it's also a very good idea to go back to the dealership where you bought the car and consult them. They may have a particular product they recommend for your vehicle's model, and can advise on further specific techniques for prolonging the life of that initial new car smell!