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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 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.
Flashing your headlights is not a ‘go ahead’ signal. The Highway Code is clear
Flashing headlights is often treated as a polite signal to pull out or turn. The Highway Code says it means something much narrower, and relying on it can create a dangerous misunderstanding.
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Your windscreen keeps misting up? Clear it properly, then find the cause
A misted windscreen is more than an irritating winter delay. Use the car’s ventilation controls in the right order, do not set off until every key window is clear, and know when persistent condensation points to damp inside the car.
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Driving to Europe? Check your headlights before the ferry
UK headlights are designed for driving on the left. Before taking your car to mainland Europe, check whether it has a travel mode, needs beam deflectors or should be adjusted by a workshop.
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Roof-box weight limits: the number to check before the family trip
A roof box can create useful luggage space, but its headline capacity is not the only limit. Here is the UK checklist for the car, bars, box, loading and final safety check.
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Middle-lane hogging: when staying put turns from normal traffic flow into bad driving
The UK rule on middle-lane driving is more nuanced than the usual motorway argument. Here is when to keep left, when traffic flow changes the answer, and how to move safely.
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Parking opposite a driveway: when it becomes a real problem in the UK
Parking opposite a driveway is not automatically banned everywhere, but it can still create an obstruction or breach a local restriction. Here is how to judge the space before you leave the car.
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