15 OCTOBER 1927, Page 35

It is true that there are reductions in the cost

of some ears, . .

but these reductions are not large, nor are theme to be found in the majority of makes-. On the other hand, vehicles remaining at the same prices are better equipped'and fthished, and offer

a, greater all-round value for the money. For as low as £150 it is possible to get a really sound car, which can be relied on to run "TiVell'and economically, and at the same time have an attractive appearance. In almost all cases the extras, which

are really- essentials, and which- used to add so much to the purchase price before- one actually used the car on the road, are now standard fittings. In practice, the only expense over and above the stated price of a 1928 car will be the road licence for which even the holder is already supplied. One saloon, to which I will refer later, goes so far as to supply as standard fitments a wireless receiving set, a lunch basket, and an electric fan.