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maltatoday Motoring In one respect, at least, we've never had it so good. And that's never been more obvious than when you get behind the wheel of your car. Because vehicles today are cheaper, cleaner, better equipped, more reliable, more durable, faster, safer and more economical to run than they have ever been. Today they are so sophisticated they almost drive themselves – think of sat nav, cruise control with automatic braking, and self-parking software. Surely that's something to celebrate. Pre-millennial motorists may look with dismay on the things that are taken for granted by drivers nowadays. If you were looking for a used car for about Lm1,000 to spend back in the 1980s you'd be lucky to find something that hadn't already disintegrated into a pile of rust, could do more than 60 mph and wouldn't break down a few times a year. Today €2,500 – even just in cash terms – will be sufficient to fund something that more than likely won't break down and can be mostly relied upon. Airbags; Bluetooth, DAB radio; air conditioning; heated seats; parking sensors and rear view camera, even a pollen filter… all unknown or rare even a few years ago, all now fitted to a reasonably specced small car. So, amidst all uncertainties and doomsday conspiracies, at least buying a decent vehicle is hardly a cause for concern any longer. And if, instead, you're looking to spend more money on a new car, well, the Geneva Motor Show is coming up in March, promising many new, exciting models. Don't worry, we'll be sure to cover the motor show in our next motoring supplement. Kind's www.autosales.com.mt Model shown for demonstration purposes only Kind's, Auto Sales Ltd Mosta Road, Lija LJA 9011. Tel: 23311126 / 23311131 Mgarr Road, Xewkija XWK 9012. Tel: 21550962 Reg. No. S063 Renault CLIO Inspired by passion You will be seduced by Clio's stunning good looks, economical engines, roomy and comfortable interior. Renault Clio starting from €11,500 Scrappage scheme available on some models