Ian Johnston wrote:

: What do you think's actually causing the stale whiff? Are you sure it
: isn't dampness? I'd be inclined to run a dehumidifier in the car for a
: day or two before laying it up.

That's a good idea - though I'd have to buy one.

We have a cheapo 50 quid one from B&Q and it's excellent. Also perfect
for the family car after a week or two of wet weather and consequently
wet kids.

I suspect the whiff
comes from the nice real-wool carpets.

Must be something in them rather than the carpets themselves though,
surely? I wonder if something containing a fungicide would help.

Hmm. Shake 'n' vac?

Well that's one way to keep fit.