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Unlocking the steering on a Toyota Corolla is simple. Insert the key into the ignition, turn it to position II (when the red lights show on the dash), and wiggle the steering wheel left and right. The steering should then unlock. On older cars you may need to switch the ignition on and off a couple of times to unlock it.

Inside the cabin, on the driver's side of the car, near the driver's door there will be a lever with a graphic of the car with the hood open. Pull that, then go to the front of the car. Above the grille, in the gap between the bonnet and the radiator panel, there will be a toggle catch which you pull to one side as you lift the hood up. You can then lift the bonnet (hood) open.

There are many ways to personalise your Ford Ranger, including kits to lower or lift your suspension, fit large off-road wheels and tyres, change the bumpers and grille for aftermarket (or F150 Raptor-style parts), vinyl wrap over the paint, and more. It all comes down to personal style and what budget you have, so have a look around Google for modified Ford Rangers as there are as many possibilities as there are grains of sand on Bondi beach.

The easiest and cheapest way to improve the mileage from your Ford Ranger is to concentrate on driving with peak efficiency in mind. Avoiding stop/start traffic, maintaining a constant cruising speed on the freeway, and driving as smoothly as possible will all pay dividends to your fuel consumption. Diesel models also benefit from an improved intercooler, intake and exhaust package in conjunction with a retune of the factory ECU.

Talk to your dealer about it, but in the meantime we’ve asked Toyota for an explanation.

All Mercedes vehicles are tested in Europe and issued Type Approval certificates for each regulation. The relevant Type Approval certificate for GLC states that the maximum download is 100 kg.  The masses and capacities in this certificate are used for the Australian certification to GCM, towing capacity, dimensions, etc. Without local testing facilities or engineering department, the company must use the European figures, and cannot rerate vehicles locally.

 No, it’s not fair to ask you to undertake a diagnostic check at your expense. The transmission is known to be faulty, and as long as you haven’t abused it in any way, they should be replacing it free of charge without question.

No, I don't think that is acceptable. The system is faulty and the update is said to fix those faults, so I believe Hyundai should be responsible and fix their faulty product. Keep a record of all correspondence on this matter, so you can prepare a case to present to Hyundai to have the update done free of charge.

You could look at a later Falcon if that’s what you like. Try an FG model. If you want reliability then look at a Toyota Camry, or perhaps a smaller car like a Toyota Corolla or a Mazda3.

It’s a fad and it might even affect your warranty because it interferes with the factory ventilation system on the engine.