When you buy a car, examine carefully the important features of the model you are considering. Many a buyer of the latest model has into trouble by buying a car too broad or too long for his garage. Furthermore, a long car is too hard to manage in traffic and too diffic park. Another feature is the comfort afforded. Are the seats nice and durably upholstered? Is there enough glass to give the driver ap view in all directions, particularly to the rear? It should be remembered that the heavier and the more powerful a car is, the more expe it will be to operate. High powered motors require expensive high octane petrol. The greater weight means greater tyre wear and enlarged brakes. The old cliche is still true: it is not the initial cost but the upkeep which matters.
1. The writer favours a car with a wide glass area so that the driver can
(a) enjoy the scene outside while driving
(b) have a good view of the rear
(c) roll down the glass panes to get enough fresh air
(d) display his beautiful upholstery with pride
2. It is very expensive to maintain a large car because it:
(a) is heavy needs changing
(b) requires more space for parking
(c)its tyres more frequently
(d) needs more durable upholstery
3. While buying a car, one should specially consider its:
(a) price
(b) maintenance cost
(c) upholstery
(d) brakes
4. According to this passage, the two factors that the buyer of a new car should keep in mind are:
(a) its price and size
(b) its model and upholstery
(c) its size and the comfort it offers
(d) its upholstery and glass area
