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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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Is it illegal to leave your engine running while parked? The UK answer
Is it illegal to leave your car engine running while parked in the UK? The Highway Code rule on idling, warming up, demisting and unattended cars.
Seat belt rubbing your neck? Fix the fit before you set off
A seat belt should sit low across the hips and across the centre of the shoulder. Here is how UK drivers can correct an uncomfortable fit without compromising safety.
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Can you sleep in your car in the UK? Check the parking rules before you nod off
Sleeping in a car is not subject to one simple UK-wide ban, but where you park, your condition and whether you intend to drive can change the answer quickly. Here is the practical checklist before an overnight stop.
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Smell petrol in your car? Do not just wind down the window
A petrol smell inside or around a car can be as simple as a spill, but it can also signal a fuel leak. Here is how UK drivers should decide whether to stop, inspect or call for help.
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Buying a 4.25-tonne electric van? Check your licence before the payload
A 4.25-tonne electric van can keep more useful payload without automatically putting its driver into a truck-licence category. Here is what UK buyers and fleet managers need to check before ordering one.
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Those warning lights at start-up are not all bad news. Here is the dashboard check that matters
Why dashboard warning lights often appear at start-up, which ones should go out, and when a UK driver should stop and investigate.
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Still on winter tyres when summer arrives? The sensible UK call
Winter tyres are not automatically illegal once the weather warms up, but keeping them on through a British summer is not always the best value or the safest choice. Here is what to check before deciding whether to swap them.
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