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The Heart Of The Auto-mobile
Who invented the internal combustion engine is hotly disputed. The Dutchman Christine Huygens drew up a design for one as early as 1680, but never actually built the engine. In 1807, Francois Isaac de Rivaz of Switzerland built one, but it ran on hydrogen and oxygen and was not a success.
Green Cars - Suzuki’s New Swift
Suzuki’s new Swift will be released this autumn in the UK. Despite the fact it does not look very different from the previous model, the car press and customers are quite excited about its release. The main reason for this is the fact the car has leap forward in environmental and safety terms.
What To Look For In A High Mileage Car
Due to the current economic climate, people are keeping vehicles for longer and driving them farther. However, when it is time to replace their family vehicle people do not consider buying a high mileage car. They do not realise that if a high mileage car has been well cared for it can provide a new owner with many more miles of trouble free use. Buying a reliable high mileage car is not that difficult if you know what to look for.
Your Rights When Buying A Car From A Dealer
When you buy a car from a dealer, the Sale of Goods Act, 1979, the Sale & Supply of Goods Act, 1994 and the Sale and Supply of Goods to Consumers Regulations of 2002 are used to establish your consumer rights. Those Acts state that the car or vehicle must be fit for purpose, be as described and of a satisfactory quality.
Preventing Accidents - Tyre Pressures
Maintaining your tyres is the most important thing that you can do in order to protect yourself, your passengers and other road users from harm. Poorly maintained tyres adversely affect the handling of your car, especially in an emergency or high-speed situation. Worn or under inflated tyres have played a part in around 20% of all serious car accidents.