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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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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.
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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Snow socks are not a winter shortcut: how to use them safely on a UK car
Snow socks can add short-term traction on snow-covered roads, but only if they fit the right wheels, suit the car and come off again when the surface clears. Here is the UK checklist before you rely on them.
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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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