3. Read the passage and then answer the questions which follow.

Shoddy Goods and the Law The Supply of Goods (Implied Terms) Act 1973 makes void any provipurchase or commencement of hire purchase, we will repair, or at our option, replace the defective part free of any charge for labour or for materials or for carriage'.

(From Money Which?)

(a) Explain, in your own words, the meaning of 'makes void ... to supply goods'.

In what way does the new law give additional protection to the consumer?

(c) What advantages might a good guarantee still offer?