DRIVERS have been urged to take an easy £6.50 car cleaning job to beat hayfever in just minutes this summer.
Almost half of all Brits suffer from the allergy, which can be seriously dangerous for the millions climbing behind the wheel this summer.
According to the experts at Vertu Motors, a single sneeze at motorway speed can cause you to take your eyes off the road for up to 103 meters.
That's more than the entirety of the average stopping distance from 70mph based on RAC research, meaning it could be the difference between a nasty crash and a lucky escape.
And since the Met Office is predicted "very high" pollen levels well into the weekend as Britain basks in 30C heat, the team at Vertu shared some top tips to "pollen proof" your motor in the warmer months.
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These included the revelation that cleaning the outside of your car can actually help prevent pollen from circulating inside the cabin.
The experts said: "Don’t just focus on your car’s interior - pollen will stick to the outside of your car and can find its way inside if not addressed.
"During the summer months, you should try to wash your car at least once a week to prevent pollen build-up."
A car wash costs an average of £6.50, according to data firm NimbleFins, and can be found at many petrol stations across the country.
It only takes a couple of minutes to get your motor squeaky clean and free of pollen.
Plus it has the added benefit of cleaning out the air intake vent, usually found just under the windscreen, to prevent air thick with pollen particles from being sucked into the cabin when you turn on the air con.
If you don't want to shell out any cash, you can always do this at home with a bucket of water, a sponge and a hose.
But a car wash is generally best if you're very sensitive to pollen as it is more effective, as well as being quicker and easier.
The Vertu team also recommended a preventative trick to protect your car over a longer period.
They added: "Waxing your car a couple times a month creates a slick surface that’s harder for pollen to stick to.
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"Because of this, waxing your car may mean you need to wash it less often as well."
It comes after a lawyer explained how a little-known MOT loophole could mean you have to take the test three times - or face a £2,500 fine and a driving ban.