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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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Those zig-zag lines by a crossing are not a quick parking space
Zig-zag markings at a pedestrian crossing are there to protect sight lines, not to create a handy space for a two-minute stop. Here is the UK rule, the difference from school markings and what to do in slow traffic.
Why 33mph in a 30 is still speeding, whatever you have heard about cameras
The much-quoted ‘10% plus 2mph’ figure is not a legal allowance. Here is what UK drivers need to know about speed-camera thresholds, signed limits and staying on the right side of the law.
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Is your car actually ready for a towbar? Five checks before you book the fitting
A towbar is not just another accessory. Check the car’s towing approval, weight limits, electrics, insurer and intended trailer before paying for a fitting.
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Lost car keys: will your insurance pay for a replacement?
Lost your car keys or had them stolen? Find out when UK car insurance may help, what excess and no-claims questions to ask, and when paying a locksmith yourself makes more sense.
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Will a windscreen claim affect your no-claims bonus? Check this before you book the repair
A chipped or cracked windscreen can feel urgent, but do not assume every glass claim works like an accident claim. Check the policy wording, excess and approved-repairer rules before you book.
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Car accident in Europe: keep the claim on track from the roadside to home
A practical UK guide to staying safe, recording the right details and protecting your insurance claim after a crash while driving in Europe.
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Car key fob battery flat? Change it yourself without damaging the remote
A practical UK guide to spotting a flat car key fob battery, opening the remote safely, fitting the right coin cell and knowing when the fault is not the battery.
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