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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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A 20-minute used-car test drive can save you from the wrong one
A practical UK used-car test-drive routine, from a cold start and town driving to braking, steering, paperwork and the questions to ask before discussing price.
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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Car air conditioning blowing warm? Diagnose the problem before paying for a regas
Warm air from the vents does not automatically mean your car needs an air-con regas. Here are the safe checks to make, the fault clues that matter and what to ask a UK garage.
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Your parking sensors have gone quiet: the checks to make before a garage visit
Parking sensors that stop beeping are often dirty, wet or mis-set, but a single dead sensor can also point to damage or wiring trouble. Here is a safe UK checklist before you book a repair.
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