We researched and found Brits are a nation of dirty drivers as over half (54 per cent) of UK residents said they wouldn’t live in a house that is as dirty as their car. Luckily for these people, British icon, Kim Woodburn, is on hand this summer to give her top tips to turn these car owners into pristine petrolheads.

We invited the national-treasure to Welcome Break to investigate how clean our customer’s cars were, and she was not impressed. Speaking of the state of the nation’s cars, Kim commented, “FILTH! Absolute FILTH! My dears, I’d like to say I’m shocked at some of the cars I’ve seen at Welcome Break Keele and the results of this survey, but quite frankly, I’m not. Empty crisp packets, six-month-old newspapers, takeaway cartons, I’ve seen the lot and I’m not impressed.

“Do not fear though my loves, I’ve got some handy tips up my domestic goddess marigolds to help keep your cars spick and span. A tidy space is a tidy mind after all”.

Kim has kindly offered her first-class cleaning tips, to help you to ensure your car is tidy and organised on the roads:

• Buy containers for your boot to put all your odds and sods in to ensure everything is stored away neatly
• Seat holders are great for the kids’ bits and bobs and an ideal way for keeping belongings off the floor and seats
• Grab a little bin for the front of the car – perfect for putting your toffee wrappers in. But don’t forget to empty it after your journey