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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 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.
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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No screenwash coming out? Fix a car washer that will not spray
A practical UK guide to diagnosing a windscreen washer that will not spray, from an empty reservoir or frozen fluid to blocked jets, a split hose or a failed pump.
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Need an earlier driving test? Use the DVSA service, not a cancellation app
A practical guide to finding an earlier UK driving test, changing it safely, keeping your fee and avoiding unofficial cancellation-booking services.
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