What's That Smell? Avoiding That New Car Smell

This is a very funny look at what's really in that "New Car Smell." We all know air pollution comes out of our tailpipes. But, few realize that toxic pollution is coming from inside the car as well. HealthyCar.org is consumer guide to toxic chemicals in cars.

The Ecology Center and HealthyCar.org tested the materials in hundreds of cars. They found that the "New Car Smell" is actually a toxic soup being release from plastics, foams and fabrics in our cars. Many of these chemicals, such as PVC, Phthalates, Brominated Flame Retardants, heavy metals, and many allergens, have been linked to dangerous health effects. These health hazards include birth defects, impaired learning, liver toxicity, allergies and cancer.

The good news is many cars don't have some of the most dangerous chemicals. HealthCar.org provides an easy-to-use guide with cars rated from Best to Worst regarding their indoor air quality. Car buyers can now search for a specific car or comparison shop between different models. Finally, consumers can make an informed decision!

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• Smell
• Healthy
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• Environment
• Toxic
• chemicals
• pbde
• pvc
• phlthalates
• ecology
• center

[wwwGreenovationTV]

This is fantastic!! Loved the interview on Car Talk. Are there any other videos out there talking about this important topic? How can we get car companies to remove some of this crap?

[IdleSilence2580]

Everything now in days has toxic chemicals in it. I love the new car smell and if we're going to die anyways might as well die happy.

[roadrnr59]

good thing I don't drive new cars!

[jason123456789210]

mazda 3 has lead and it kills riders/drivers

there's an air fresher that has new car smell

good thing most my cars used

[81firebird1]

Funny, in 1870 only 2.5% of people lived to the age of 65. Since the new car smell was invented, it is now much much higher.....

[Charles2337]

Who gives a shit. We all die anyways.

[zaccolton]

fuck off new car smell is awsome

[heatrdabest]

Everything gives you cancer...

[sndd0138]

your website doesn't work?

[PJHunterTJ]

It's crap now, the government puts tons of chemicals in new cars since about 2007.

It's designed to save about 15 people form fire but KILL 400,000,000 million people form CANCER and other HEALTH PROBLEMS THAT CAN KILL YOU, OR MAKE LIFE NOT VERY FUN.

[aquateenI16]

new car smell is awesome.