The smoking ban will make more smokers light up in their cars - that's according to a survey carried out by Auto Trader.

Almost half of those surveyed said the ban on smoking in enclosed public places in England, which came into effect yesterday, would make them more likely to smoke in their vehicles.

Three quarters of smokers questioned said they wouldn't stop smoking in their cars, even if it meant the resale value would be affected.

But almost 60 per cent said they would be less likely to buy a car which had been previously owned by a smoker.

The Government's campaign has had some success - the survey revealed more than 80 per cent of motorists were already aware the ban also applied to commercial vehicles.

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