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What is the difference between wheel tracking, wheel alignment and balancing? While tracking and alignment are almost (but not quite!) the same thing, balancing is an entirely different process. However, all three are equally important for good vehicle road handling, ensuring longevity, even wear and optimum tyre safety. What is wheel tracking on a car? Back in the day, when cars only had two adjustable front wheels and a fixed axle for the back wheels, the two front wheels were tracked, mean...

A pothole is a defect in the road that can cause severe danger to travelling vehicles. They can occur for several reasons, though the most common is when water seeps into the road surface and freezes, causing it to crack. Many councils only acknowledge a hole is a pothole if it has a depth of 40mm or more. While those who hit holes in the road that are shallower than this can try to claim for any damage caused, it will be a tougher job to convince the authority thats responsible for the road to...

Land Rover drivers are a special breed of people, and if you are anything like us, you will love everything about your vehicle. The robustness and reliability, the style and space, the combination of practicality and bags of character, as well as the tangible sense of adventure and freedom you feel every time you sit behind the wheel. So, what are the benefits of choosing an Independent Land Rover Service Centre? Read more about Alex's Motorsport story A Land Rover is a truly iconic, unique, a...

Coles Automotive has many years' experience working to keep cars in top condition both on and off the road. Customers often ask for tips to ensure their personal safety in difficult driving conditions. Here are some of the pointers that may help in wet conditions. Make conscious changes to your driving habits. Take specific precautions when it is raining and you are driving on the roads. Doing so means that you reduce your risk of an accident. Driving in even light rain can affect a car's perf...