I have be in the detail biz for 30 year . . have use just about every car vac that be ever be produce at one time or another . . most of they be pretty cheesy . . some be better than other . most suck . . in a bad way . due to that fact I generally just take my vehicle to the nearest car wash and use they industrial-strength vac . recently buy a mini-cooper and decide I want to keep a small vac on board . do my usually anal research and decide on the Black & Decker PAV1200W ... be not sure what to expect after read both good and bad review . I think some people expectation be just too high . be pleasantly surprise with this little device . the cord be plenty long . the accessory and bag be nice although I go to Griots Garage and buy a nicer bag for under $ 15 . the adjustability of the nozzle be sweet make it easier to get into hard place . the icing be the fold-up design which make it easy to store in the car 's lilliputian trunk . the little black and Decker do a decent job of suck up the small stuff and it be just what I be hope for . do I wish it have more suction ? absolutely , but for such a small device . . that would be unrealistic . if you be expect it too pick up pebble , crayon , or shell casing . . it be not gonna happen . however . . I be very happy with mine for the day to day minor visual maintenance and I feel it be well worth the money .