Category: Used Cars

What happens if I am really struggling?

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col branding The average interest rate charged by mortgage lenders is now much higher than many homeowners have been used to. So what can those struggling to make repayments do – and how must their mortgage providers help out? How have tracker, variable and fixed mortgages changed? There are different types of mortgages – all of which have become more costly in recent months. Tracker rates rise and fall in line with the benchmark interest rate the Bank of England sets eight times a year Standard variable rates (SVR) change at the discretion of the lender – a decision influenced…
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Best Used Cars for Teens Under $20,000

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Teenagers are among the riskiest drivers because of a combination of immaturity, inexperience and social pressures. Consequently, they have crash rates that are almost four times those of drivers 20 and older. Choosing the right car can help teens stay safe, but it can be challenging to balance all the factors that make an ideal vehicle for inexperienced drivers. Consumer Reports and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) have again combined their expertise and data to create lists of used cars, SUVs, and minivans that combine accident avoidance, crash protection, performance, and reliability. These vehicle recommendations are ideal for…
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Aerospace Company DOMAERO Takes Controlled Risks Thanks to Numeric Simulation

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DOMAERO, a French aerospace supplier est. in 1990, is specialized in sheet metal forming for the civil, defense, and space markets. Its customers, playing aerospace OEM and tier 1, recognize DOMAERO’s know-how in the field of thin titanium sheet forming for the lightening of aerostructures. The company also works with the typical materials in the field (aluminum, stainless steel, Inconel). Simulation as a tool for action. Ever since they started to use AutoForm in 2021, simulation has undeniably been a tool that has helped DOMAERO get out of its comfort zone: Christophe Bompard, CEO, tells us that without it, they…
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As the West surges toward electric cars, here’s where the unwanted gas guzzlers go

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Cotonou, Benin CNN — Standing on the stony ground in the bustling Fifa Park car lot, Rokeeb Yaya is haggling over the price of a dark red car. It is one of a couple hundred vehicles, parked in long lines stretching out across the vast lot – some shiny and new-looking, others dented and dusty. The car Yaya has his eye on, a 2008 US-built Ford Escape, is on sale for around $4,000. It’s relatively affordable – US cars are cheaper than most other brands in the lot – and he wants to upgrade from his motorbike to a car.…
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10 Used Luxury Cars With Extremely Low Maintenance And Repair Costs

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If you also wonder how expensive it must be to maintain a luxury car, you’re probably not alone. Luxury cars often come with the perception of high maintenance costs. As with any segment, however, the luxury car market definitely has some gems known for being relatively easier on the pocket as far as maintenance is concerned. RELATED: 10 Best Used Luxury SUVs To Buy In this article, we’ll be looking at some of the top luxury used cars that have the lowest maintenance and repair costs. Rest assured, you’re bound to find a decent option for yourself on this list…
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In Pictures! How Hydroforming Can Replace Sheet Metal Stamping in the Manufacturing Industry

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Introduction In the quest for improved competitiveness, industries are constantly seeking effective methods to reduce costs and time in their manufacturing processes and operations. To achieve this goal, many companies are adopting unconventional and more competitive production methods. Against this backdrop, Tecumseh do Brasil, in collaboration with AutoForm and TechnNova, seeks to conduct a feasibility study to explore the potential of using the hydroforming process instead of conventional stamping to produce hermetic compressor housings. This study will be conducted through numerical simulations, and the aim is to increase the efficiency and competitiveness of the production process. Methodology To ensure that…
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Used car buying guide: Mercedes 190E Cosworth

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If you ever get the chance to drive or own one, don’t hesitate. You won’t be disappointed. What we said then 4 January 1989: “The 2.5’s substantially shorter in-gear times reflect the power gain over the 2.3, setting it hot on the heels of rivals like the BMW M3 and Audi Quattro. Low-end torque is improved, but the smooth, free-revving engine still works best over 4000rpm. Brakes are powerful. It’s highly responsive but not nervous. The car has extraordinary chassis balance inherited from the 2.3. The limits of grip are high and progressive oversteer is easily countered. Body control is…
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Used car prices remain stubbornly high as sales increase

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Used car sales grew by just over 4 per cent in the first three months of 2023, following three consecutive quarters of falling sales, but there’s little sign yet of high prices easing as more cars change hands. According to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) a total of 1,847,149 cars changed hands in the first quarter of this year, compared to 1,774, 351 in the same period 2022. The SMMT says that growth in the new car market as the post-pandemic production delays unwind has in turn improved availability of secondhand stock. That…
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