Other than that tip i would replace the mats and roof lining. For my 335d it's circa £400 for the roof headlining and circa £20 for the A-Pillars

I think the labour would be 2hours, possibly 3. At a decent indie, maybe £150 - £220.


6 series parts might be slightly more, but depending on circumstances it might be a small price to pay to get rid of the smell.


Of course wildly more expensive than a couple of bottles of that odour eater mentioned. I was looking at the M6 and would be happy to pay £600 to fix the problem, especially if i got the car cheaper.

I once drove a company pool car for a couple of weeks. The long term previous driver was a heavy smoker and the smell was sufficient to choke a person. Others had refused to use the car.

I vacuumed out the interior thoroughly and kept the driver's window down as much as I could, and at the end of the period the smell was noticeable but bearable.

I wouldn't replace one smell with another. Valet the interior and wait for the smell to die down. If the car has been looked after in other ways then it may be worth it. Check that carefully - smokers aren't the most meticulous of people.