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Become an expert on all things motoring! This dictionary of terms and phrases will help you understand exactly what things are, what gets done and why.

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• Air Conditioning Evaporator

  For the fan to blow cool air into the car, all excess heat has to be removed first. Liquid refrigerant is returned to gas by the air conditioning evaporator to absorb this heat. The evaporator doesn’t fail often but it can be expensive to replace, as it is usually difficult to get to.

• Lock Nut

  Lock nuts help keep your bolts in place so they don’t vibrate loose.

• Oversteer

  Oversteer happens when your rear tyres lose traction when turning, allowing the rear of your car to skid out. This can be very dangerous. Make sure you enter corners at a safe and responsible speed, especially in wet conditions.

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