Car is to pull in and be damaged in spin (6,9)

I believe the answer is:

public relations

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(Other definitions for public relations that I've seen before include "work for popular approval" , "promotion" , "Image-burnishing activity" , "Promotional department" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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