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Direct drive puts the front tyres in your hands. After driving Fanatec's entry-level CSL DD bundle at 5 Nm, here is how much road feel it delivers, what the box leaves you to buy and bolt down, and where a rig fits beside a real car.
Rated 8.5/10Fanatec CSL DD QR2 Ready2Race Bundle (5 Nm) with CSL Steering Wheel P1 V2 and CSL Pedals
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Read the methodNumbered lists, each sorted by one thing you can check.
These five scanners can command vehicle components during diagnosis. Two offer free ongoing updates, while gateway access and activation requirements differ.
Parking mode needs power that outlasts the ignition. Two of these six ship with it, four need a cable you buy separately, and one wants a subscription too.
Recall
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain vehicles over front brake hoses that may rupture and leak fluid. Dealers will replace the hoses at no charge.
Recall
Honda is recalling certain VT1300CX and VT750 motorcycles for fuel pumps that may fail and cause an engine stall. Dealer replacement is free.
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Choosing a car, tires, tools and tech, and what owning one really costs.
Open the deskNew and redesigned models, prices, range, EV charging and the tech that ships with them.
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Open the deskA brief flash usually means traction control is working. A steady light means it’s off or needs diagnosis; a brake warning changes whether you can drive.
Wondering what a tire’s aspect ratio means? Read the middle number, calculate sidewall height and weigh the ride tradeoff before changing size.
Antifreeze can be green, yellow, orange, red, pink, blue or purple. Match your car’s coolant specification to the bottle, not its color.
New car tires can wear quickly because of tire design and driving demands. One tire or edge wearing much faster points to pressure or a vehicle fault.
Is 40 PSI good tire pressure for your car? Compare a cold gauge reading with your car’s recommended pressure before adding or releasing air.
Car leaking oil when parked? Check the drip and dipstick, then have its source repaired. An oil-pressure light or burning-oil smell means stop driving.
