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Safety & Technology30 Oct 20267 min

ISOFIX Child Seat Top Tether: The Strap Many Parents Miss

Lower ISOFIX arms are only part of many forward-facing installations. Check whether your seat needs a top tether and where your car's real anchor is.

Safety & Technology28 Oct 20267 min

Car Child Locks Explained: Test the Rear Doors, Not Just the Button

Rear-door child locks, central locking and window locks do different jobs. Here is a parked-car check families can actually use.

Safety & Technology28 Oct 20267 min

Selling a Connected Car? Unlink the App Before Handing Over the Keys

RC transfer does not automatically remove an old connected-car account. Sellers and buyers should verify app unlinking at handover.

Safety & Technology28 Oct 20267 min

Keyless Car Security: Test the Fob Pouch and Know What Relay Theft Is

Passive keyless entry has a specific relay-theft risk. Check what your car uses, protect both fobs and test any signal-blocking pouch.

Safety & Technology28 Oct 20267 min

Dashcam Power in a Car: Avoid a Flat Battery and a Messy Install

Driving-only and parking-mode dashcams need different power plans. Check the outlet, wiring route and battery cut-off before installation.

Safety & Technology28 Oct 20268 min

Replacing an ADAS Windscreen? Ask for the Camera Calibration Record

A new windscreen may change driver-assistance camera alignment. Ask about the correct glass, vehicle-specific calibration and written proof before collection.

Safety & Technology28 Oct 20268 min

Car Recall Check in India: Use the VIN, Not Just the Model Name

A recall list can flag a model, but only a VIN-level manufacturer check tells you whether your car needs work. Know where to search and what record to keep.

Safety & Technology24 Oct 20266 min

Auto Start-Stop in Traffic: Why It Sometimes Refuses to Switch the Engine Off

Engine stop-start can save fuel at a standstill, but it does not activate at every signal. Battery, climate and operating conditions explain why.

Safety & Technology24 Oct 20266 min

Tyre Tread and Wet Grip: What to Check Before Monsoon Driving

A tyre can hold pressure and still have too little useful tread for wet roads. Learn how to inspect grooves and recognise uneven wear.

Safety & Technology24 Oct 20266 min

Blind-Spot Monitoring: How to Test the Warning Without Trusting It to Drive

A mirror warning can help, but it cannot make lane changes for you. Test what the system detects, how it warns and where it stays silent.

Safety & Technology24 Oct 20264 min

Auto Hold Is Not Your Parking Brake: Know What Happens at a Red Light

The two buttons often sit together, but they do different jobs. Learn what Auto Hold maintains at a stop and why parking still needs a deliberate check.

Safety & Technology24 Oct 20264 min

Loaded Car, Dazzling Headlights? Check the Beam-Level Control

A full rear seat and boot can change where your dipped beams point. Find out whether your car needs a manual headlamp-level adjustment.