Ratarossa is a YouTube channel run by Scott Chivers, a UK-based Ferrari enthusiast. He buys and restores classic Ferraris in poor condition, documenting the "back from the dead" process. The channel has around 289K subscribers and over 58 million total views. Scott’s hands-on restoration work has made his channel a go-to resource for Ferrari enthusiasts and classic car fans.
Today we're sharing Scott's experience with the Fanttik Slim V8 Apex car vacuum — and taking a look at what problems it solved for him.
Springtime in the garage is, in Scott's words, "an absolute nightmare." Two things make it so: dust everywhere, and willow tree fluff settling on everything — including the Ferraris he keeps there.
Catkins, including the willow tree fluff Scott said, are more than a cosmetic nuisance. A 2026 study published in Journal of Hazardous Materials found that catkins rapidly clog cabin air filters, creating a "dual-failure mode that combines physical clogging and biological contamination." The same research showed that catkins act as "bioactive amplifiers," increasing bacterial survival on filter surfaces by over 40%. This is why timely removal of accumulated catkins with a vacuum is essential during catkin season — it protects both the vehicle's air conditioning system and the air quality inside the cabin.
In Scott's video, he shares how he's been keeping his workspace and cars spotlessly clean with the Fanttik Slim V8 Apex Car Vaccum— a portable car vacuum he describes as having "a mighty punch."
"Don't let the water bottle size fool you."
That's how Scott introduces the V8 Apex car vacuum. It weighs just 540g — about the same as a water bottle — but delivers 19,000 Pa of suction.
Two modes, two different jobs
Scott highlights two suction modes in his video:
- Eco mode: For quick cleanups.
- High-speed mode: Built to handle "the heavy grit that gets trapped into the workshop floor."
His approach is straightforward: Eco for everyday dust, high-speed for the stubborn stuff in the corners.
The accessory he keeps reaching for
The V8 Apex comes with 10 accessories. In the video, Scott picks one up and says:
"My favourite is this extendable hose — which is brilliant for reaching deep into those tight crevices."
Garage corners, seat rails, air vents — places a standard nozzle can't reach. With the hose, that changes.
One device, multiple functions
Scott also demonstrates the V8 Apex's blower mode, and calls it "so cool." He simply attaches the nozzle to the base of the vacuum and flips the switch — the blower starts instantly.
For a garage, this means you can vacuum first, then blow out the remaining particles — faster and more thorough than wiping alone.
Beyond the vacuum and blower modes Scott demonstrates, the V8 Apex also works as an inflator and a pump — bringing it to a total of 4-in-1 functionality.
- Vacuuming: picks up dust, sand, and debris from car interiors and hard-to-reach corners.
- Blowing: clears loose particles from surfaces and crevices where a vacuum alone can't reach.
- Inflating: fills pool floats, air mattresses, and other inflatables on camping trips or at home.
- Pumping: pulls air out for vacuum-sealing clothes and saving storage space.
About the Fanttik Slim V8 Apex
- Suction: 19,000 Pa / 45 AW, powered by an 80,000 rpm brushless motor
- Suction modes: Eco mode (40 min runtime) / Max mode (13 min runtime)
- Weight: Approx. 1.1 lbs (498 g)
- Functions: 4-in-1 — vacuuming, blowing, inflating, pumping
- Accessories: 10 practical attachments, including crevice nozzle, flexible hose, push-in brush, multi-surface brush, and pet brush
- Emptying: One-touch lid release; HEPA filter captures 95.99% of dust and particles
- Charging: USB-C, full charge in about 2.5 hours
If you're dealing with dust and catkins in your car and want a compact vacuum you can grab and use anytime, you can find more details at fanttik.uk.