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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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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.
Tyre repair or replacement? The five questions a UK fitter should answer
A puncture does not automatically mean a new tyre, but the position of the damage, the condition inside the casing and the remaining tread decide whether a safe repair is possible.
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Used Toyota RAV4 Hybrid: 10 checks to make before you buy
A UK used-buying guide to the fifth-generation Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, covering the history checks, hybrid system, tyres, brakes, boot, infotainment and plug-in-hybrid details worth inspecting.
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No screenwash coming out? Fix a car washer that will not spray
A practical UK guide to diagnosing a windscreen washer that will not spray, from an empty reservoir or frozen fluid to blocked jets, a split hose or a failed pump.
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Need an earlier driving test? Use the DVSA service, not a cancellation app
A practical guide to finding an earlier UK driving test, changing it safely, keeping your fee and avoiding unofficial cancellation-booking services.
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Used Hyundai Kona Electric: the questions to ask before you fall for the range figure
A practical UK guide to choosing a used Hyundai Kona Electric, checking its battery, charging it properly on a test drive and avoiding an expensive surprise after collection.
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Missed a car insurance payment? Treat the car as uninsured until your insurer says otherwise
A missed motor-insurance payment can leave you unable to drive sooner than you expect. Here is the UK checklist for checking cover, keeping the car legal and buying a replacement policy if necessary.
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