This is the mechanism by which the power is transmitted from an
engine to the wheels of a motor vehicle. You’ll probably refer to it as
the ‘gears’ or ‘gearbox’. A transmission is needed because there is a
redline – a maximum revolutions per minute (rpm) value – over which a
car cannot go without exploding and narrow rpm gauges where horsepower
(the power of the engine) and torque (the twisting force that causes
rotation) are at their maximum. The transmission allows the gear ratio
between the engine and the drive wheels to change as the car speeds up
and slows down.
What is manual transmission?
This can also be known as stick-shift, stick, straight drive or
standard transmission – in the UK it’s the gear-boxes we are most used
to, the ones that require a pressed down clutch pedal to change. These
have about several settings including first, second, third, fourth,
fifth, sixth and reverse gears plus neutral position in the middle.
However the arrangement pattern for these settings can vary depending
how many gears you have and in the case of the reverse gear. Mostly they
resemble a sort of ‘H’ format. In most cars you should be able to
select one of these gears at any time, as long as you hold the clutch
down. In manual cars you are shifting gears so that the engine can stay
below the redline and near the rpm of its best performance – you know
when this is, because the car makes a grating or impatient sound.
It really depends on you: how you like to drive, where you drive and
for how long. An automatic transmission is said to be easier to operate
as you don’t need to use both feet or have a ‘tree’ of gears but some
say it’s not as satisfying to drive, especially on country roads. With
manual you may feel you have more control of the car, power and purpose,
moving up gears as you go faster. On the other hand, many city drivers
prefer automatic as it can alleviate the tiredness and strain than can
come from constant shifting of the gear and clutch while waiting in
traffic. However, automatic cars require more brake usage to avoid a
car’s tendency to creep forwards. On fuel consumption, automatic cars
are said to be less efficient as they require more power to operate.
Automatic cars may also need more regular and complex servicing plus if
the battery dies they are stuck – with a manual you can at least push
start it.
Can I drive any car in the UK with an automatic licence?
Do be aware that if you pass your test in an automatic car then you
will not be able to legally drive a manual car in the UK. If you take
your test in a manual car then you can drive a manual or an automatic
vehicle. This applies to drivers from other countries too. If you want
the choice of both, you can always retake the test.
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Local governments across the United States conduct a variety of real
estate auctions in the effort to collect delinquent real estate taxes,
return real estate to the tax rolls and promote the redevelopment of
blighted areas. Also, as a result of the ongoing mortgage foreclosure
crisis, local governments have been confronted with carrying out
countless foreclosure auctions following mortgage foreclosure lawsuits.
Although real estate auctions held by local government officials vary
considerably, they may generally be broken down into a few distinct
categories.
Tax lien auctions are conducted to collect delinquent real estate
property taxes for local governments. The key characteristic of this
type of auction is that purchasing a tax lien does not convey ownership
of the property for which the lien is sold. A winning bidder in a tax
lien auction has purchased a lien against the real estate, subject to
the right of redemption, and must comply with an often technical and
time-sensitive legal process in order to obtain title or ownership of
the property and take possession. If a property is redeemed during the
applicable redemption period, the lien buyer loses the opportunity to
obtain ownership of the property, but receives a return of the bid
amount plus interest and other amounts that may apply. Each
jurisdiction has a unique post-auction process for lien buyers, who
should pay special attention to the applicable statutes and regulations
that govern the sale of tax liens in each state.
Tax deed auctions are conducted by local governments to return tax
delinquent properties to the tax rolls and foster productive use. These
auctions generally occur after a local government unit has completed
the legal steps required to take title to or ownership of tax delinquent
properties. A tax deed auction is not a sale of a tax lien due to
delinquent real estate property taxes, but rather a sale or disposal of
real estate owned by a local government unit. A winning bidder at a tax
deed auction has actually purchased the real estate, not merely a lien
on the property. A winning bidder will be issued a deed for the real
estate by the applicable local government unit within a reasonable
period following the auction, but such a deed generally contains no
representation, covenant or warranty of title and does not necessarily
protect the winning bidder against any outstanding liens or
encumbrances. A deed issued following this type of auction may not
convey insurable or marketable title.
Foreclosure auctions concern the sale of real estate by a local
government official pursuant to a court order as a result of a private
transaction, typically between a financial institution or lender and a
defaulting property owner/borrower. This type of auction is not
conducted to collect delinquent real estate taxes, but rather to collect
on a judgment obtained through legal proceedings against the property
owner. Foreclosure auctions are often held by local law enforcement
officials such as a county sheriff. The winning bidder in a foreclosure
auction, like a tax deed sale, has purchased the real estate itself,
rather than a lien on the property. A foreclosure auction, like all
other auctions conducted online by SRI, is a buyer beware sale. A deed
issued after this type of auction generally contains no representation,
covenant or warranty of title and does not necessarily protect the
winning bidder against any outstanding liens or encumbrances.
SRI is committed to making the local government real estate auction
process more efficient, transparent and convenient for all interested
parties. Our site provides a secure, streamlined online real estate
auction system as well as a wealth of helpful information regarding
upcoming auctions and the auction process for local officials,
attorneys, real estate investors and property owners. SRI posts FAQs
and the applicable rules for each online auction. However, all bidders
are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the applicable
laws of the state under which each auction is being held.
