car fumes - quotes and descriptions to inspire creative writing

I remember the car fumes back in the 80s from the old bangers that lined the steep and hilly street. They belched, rumbled and stank worse than a trump.

Car fumes were once a thing, before we had all electric clean energy transport. Back then folk suffered from worse asthma because of air pollution. Back then you had to think twice about eating a berry or growing vegetables close to roads. I guess folk can get used to anything if they feel that they don't have a choice.

That knackered old car went fuming down the street, trumping so bad it stank up the neighbourhood.