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Wheel alignment vs tracking: what’s the difference for UK drivers?
Wheel alignment and tracking are often used as if they mean the same thing, but tracking usually refers to toe settings while full wheel alignment covers toe, camber and caster. Here is what UK drivers actually need to know.
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Your insurer wants to choose the repairer: do you have to agree?
An insurer may offer an approved bodyshop after an accident, but using your own garage can change who is responsible for the repair. Here is how to make the decision without weakening your claim.
Why does my steering wheel shake when I brake? A practical UK diagnosis
A steering-wheel shake under braking is not a symptom to ignore. Here is how UK drivers can separate a booking-soon brake judder from a problem that needs the car parked up.
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Stopped at the lights? When using your phone is still illegal in the UK
Being stationary does not normally make it legal to hold and use a phone. Here is what the UK rules say about traffic lights, queues, drive-through payments and hands-free devices.
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A used Skoda Fabia is a sensible buy, but choose the engine before the trim
The third-generation Skoda Fabia is practical, economical and easy to live with. Here is how to pick an engine that fits your mileage and check the car properly before you commit.
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A used Volkswagen ID.3 can be a bargain. Do not buy one until this test drive is done
A UK used Volkswagen ID.3 buying guide covering software, charging, battery evidence, cabin checks, tyres and the questions to ask before paying a deposit.
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Can you charge an electric car in the rain? The checks that matter before you plug in
Rain is not normally a reason to abandon an EV charge, but damaged equipment, standing water and improvised mains leads are a different matter. Here is the practical UK safety check.
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The dashboard lights up but your car will not start: what the symptoms are telling you
If the dashboard lights come on but the engine will not start, do not assume the battery is fine. Use the sound, the lights and the circumstances to decide what to check next and when to call for help.
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