Fix Your Car Issues with These Affordable Fixes

31. Get Rid of Bad Odors

Items Needed: New air filter
Est. Price:
$11*

Bad odors can occur for many reasons. They are something that we avoid at all costs because there is nothing worse than having to endure some mysterious smells, but bad odors are sometimes unavoidable. Where do they come from? Your first culprit is the air filters.

El filtro del aire ©Nor Gal / Shutterstock.com


El filtro del aire ©Nor Gal / Shutterstock.com


Filters accumulate dirt, odors, and more over the years. What is the solution? Take a good look at whether the car’s filters are removable, and if that’s the case, buy new ones. Sometimes, purchasing new air filters is preferable to cleaning them, especially if the old ones are just horrifically dirty.