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The First Cars Didn’t Have Steering Wheels!

Did you know that the very first cars didn’t have steering wheels? That’s right—when automobiles first hit the road in the late 1800s, they were controlled using a tiller (kind of like steering a boat). It wasn’t until 1894 that the steering wheel made its debut, forever changing the way we drive!

Cars have come a long way since then—from hand-cranked engines to touchscreens, backup cameras, and even self-parking technology. But no matter how much vehicles evolve, one thing stays the same: the freedom they give us.

At Carnaval Auto Credit, we believe everyone deserves that freedom. Whether you’re looking for something modern and tech-savvy or simple and reliable, we’ve got the right ride for you—and flexible financing to match your budget.

Come see us and take the wheel (thankfully, not a tiller) of your next vehicle today!

10 Fun Facts About Cars

1 - In 1902 the world's first speeding ticket was issued to a motorist travelling at 45mph!

2 - In Sweden, speeding tickets are proportionate to the amount someone earns; the most expensive speeding ticket ever written was made of 1,000,000.

3 - There are currently 1 Billion vehicles being in use around the world.

4 - Every year, 60 Million cars are produced; which breaks it down to 165,000 in a day, 6,875 an hour and 115 a minute.

5 - You could reach the moon in less than 1 month if you were to drive straight up for an average of 60 mph.

6 - Your average car has 30,000 unique parts.

7 - Better safety equipment for drivers was introduced in 1891, after the first ever car accident occurred.

8 - The odds of dying in a car accident are approximately 1 in 5000.

9 - The equivalent to driving around the earth 100 times is 2,850,000 miles; once clocked in by a single car!!

10 - The Flatmobile is only 19 inches high and is the lowest car known to man.

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