You probably have never really gave it much thought that the next time you are in your vehicle driving think about the quality of the air inside your vehicle. Most of us probably do not even pay any attention to the various dust, exhaust fumes, and other air pollutants that end up in our vehicles on a daily basis.

In addition there are many people who smoke while they drive and if you are one of them than you are breathing in your very own secondhand smoke, which they say is more harmful than smoking itself. However, don't let this news get you down, car air purifiers can start you on your way to breathing better air inside your vehicle.

There are two models of car air purifiers available today. One is known as a combustion type air filter and the other is called a cabin air filter. Both of these car air purifiers will improve the quality of the air that you breathe in your vehicle, making it much healthier and cleaner for you. One thing to keep in mind however is that the technology in portable car air purifiers is not going to as efficient as the larger models that you would use in your home.

These vehicle versions of air cleaners are only capable of removing large particles that are in the air and are not able to effectively reduce the number of smaller pollutants that may be in your vehicle air.

Basically a car air purifier can only help to reduce or eliminate particles in the air inside your vehicle that are unhealthy. Most people, in order to avoid all the dust and smog that is in the air while driving, simply roll up their windows in order to avoid these obnoxious fumes. If you drive with your windows down then you are exposing yourself to many of the substances that are in the air and can be harmful to you. Car air purifiers come in different models and some more effective than others.

They can also vary in price, so you should be sure to do some research and comparative shopping before purchasing one. Different brands will all have different features that will make them unique. You can pay as little as $60 or as much as $200 for a car air purifier.

Most car air purifiers can be powered by the cigarette lighter in your vehicle and are portable enough to be moved from one vehicle to another. They are small, lightweight and can be placed in an inconspicuous spot in your vehicle while they silently do the job of making the air you breathe cleaner and healthier.