Times 27,258

[NeilMunro]

Very grateful for all help with these clues please.
2dn: “Two books: choose the slow burner for the title character (6,8).”
13ac: “Better run away from hedgehog, monkey! (8).”
24ac: “Instinctive to maintain vehicle in ultimate condition (9).”
26ac: “Trader’s reminder to fiddle with cash (12).”

[Lie-in King]

2d Samuel Pickwick - 'Samuel' (2 books; Bible) + 'pick wick (slow burner)'
13a Capuchin - 'cap' (better) + 'u(r)chin' ('r[un]' from hedgehog)
24a Incarnate - 'innate' (to maintain; contain) 'car'
26a Merchandiser - anag 'reminder + cash'

[ubasses]

26 merchandiser

[NeilMunro]

Many thanks (again!) Lie-in King!!

[Lie-in King]

You're welcome, Neil...and ubasses :-)