These car owners are really taking the biscuit (and then mashing it into the upholstery) however. Car care specialist Simoniz has launched an online search for Britain's messiest car, with the winner getting a free luxury valet and a year's supply of cleaning products. Quite frankly though, looking at the state of some of the entries, a trip to the scrap yard incinerator might be a more cost-effective way of addressing the issue. Here are 16 of the entries so far.
5. Rob's car
Did anyone ever notice that the Dukes of Hazard never showed you a shot of the rear passenger foot well of the General Lee? Photo: Simoniz
6. Ella's car
We can only assume that due to a lack of storage in her flat, Ella crawls to her car each morning on her hands and knees to get her shoes. Photo: Simoniz
7. Malcolm's car
Malcolm has decided to address the stereotypes around drivers of black BMWs head on by indicating, leaving an acceptable amount of space between his car and the car in front and by parking courteously in a disused quarry Photo: Simoniz
8. Ruth's car
Ruth actually meant to enter the 'Britain's Biggest Boots' competition but got mixed up with dates. Photo: Simoniz