Best car vacuums for a spotless ride

The Gtech Multi MK2 Handheld Vacuum Cleaner is a handheld, bagless whirlwind that will make quick work of loose muck in your car. The standard attachments included are exactly what you need, as standard, you get a rectangular power brush that is superb at removing hair and dirt from the carpet, a dusting brush on an extended pole, and a narrow crevice tool for removing grit from beside the seats, which is simultaneously very small but catches 98 per cent of lost car debris.

Customer review: "Excellent for cleaning the car of dog hairs!!!"

Great value for money, this BLACK+DECKER PV1820LGB Pivot Vacuum gives you power and flexibility to clean your car with little hassle. It features a nozzle that pivots up to 200 degrees so you can easily access awkward spaces from any angle and makes it perfect for catching crumbs under and between car seats. It's compact and lightweight and comes with an integrated flip out soft brush for those more delicate surfaces and an extendable crevice tool that will help you get into those hard-to-reach areas.

Customer review: "I use this to clean the car and spot clean round the house, including the carpeted stairs. Quite powerful and even lifts the dog hairs which are usually very stubborn. It's also great for DIY dust - drilling holes and the like. I haven't really noticed the battery life, which must be a good thing. I was able to scoot round a whole small car (with dog hair) before it needed a charge."

Whether you've got dog hair in the boot from having adventures with your pooch or mud on the mats after a countryside walk with the family, the VAX Blade 4 Pet & Car Vacuum Cleaner has got the clean-up covered. It's been especially designed for busy homes with pets and cars and has an impressive run time of up to 45 minutes so you can whip around your home and car on one charge. The mini motorised pet tool is just what you need to suck up animal fluff and the flexible powered hose is perfect for cleaning awkward areas like footwells and car boots.

Customer review: "Just bought a few days ago. Upto now found very powerful. I wanted the car tools because I have to park my car away from my house, does the just as I hoped. Very pleased with the vacuum."

Engineered with a high-efficiency motor and impressive suction, the Shark Cordless Handheld Vacuum WV200UK will redefine quick clean-ups. It's sleek, slim and most importantly lightweight at just under 700g so you'll be able to whip around your car in no time. It includes a Duster Crevice Tool and a Multi-Surface Pet Tool to refresh your upholstery and remove pesky pet hair and crumbs around the car and when your mini-valet is done, you just empty the dust cap with the touch of a button for mess-free debris disposal.

Customer review: "OMG I love my new Shark. I have a normal vacuum and thought I needed a smaller one for the little bits and car and it's amazing"

A 480W high-quality motor provides the Proscenic P11 Cordless Cleaner with an up to 30 KPA powerful suction to suck up dirt, dust, crumbs and pet hairs from around your home and in your car with ease. This stick vacuum can be easily converted into a handheld model for different uses and has a long crevice nozzle and a mini motorized tool to help you get into those hard-to-reach areas, which is why we think it would make an excellent car vacuum. It has an impressive 53 minute run time and you can easily read the baterry level directly on the LED touch screen and select the suction level required.

Customer review: "I love it. It really has enough suction power and really lightweithing. It comes with different attachments and a water tank as well. Second thing I have done was the car. Perfect. Finally I can do my car. Had the perfect needed accessories not more not less and the head is moving quite smoothly reaching corners without extra effort."

If you're after a great little handheld vacuum that will clean up the messes in the car without breaking the bank, we'd recommend this nifty Beldray BEL01096 AIRLITE Rechargeable Lightweight Handheld Vacuum. It has dual speed settings so you can be tougher on those more stubborn areas, a crevice tool for targetted cleans in between seats and a brush tool which is perfect for picking up hair (human or pet) from your upholstery. Inside, the vacuum has a HEPA filter which is great for allergy sufferers.

Customer review: "Couldn’t live without it. Great charge life. Great suction."

As we mentioned at the beginning of this article, there are some corded vacuum cleaners that are more than equipped for the job of cleaning your car and the Kärcher Wet & Dry Vacuum Cleaner is one of them. It's able to suck up all the fine and coarse dirt and dust left behind on seats and inside cup holders and seat pockets into its 12-litre plastic collection container. While you don't have the freedom of not being attached to a power cable that you get with cordless models, the 1.8-metre-long suction hose means you won't struggle to reach into those more tucked-away spots.

Customer review: "Brought this for hovering the car and I must say I am impressed. Suction is good and product looks well made. I think it is very good value for the money."