Car tech

The best free apps and paid-for apps to use hands-free while you’re driving your car

Get ready for winter and avoid misted and frozen screens by fitting a heated windscreen kit. Gary Stretton shows how

A cracked block is not necessarily the end of the engine. Ed’s diesel was saved by some careful stitching



There’s a simple service mod to help your Freelander Td4 or Range Rover Td6 breathe more freely

Trevor Cuthbert shows that fitting cruise control to a Discovery 2 is cheap and easy, but take care with the air bag.

Loose steering joints are an obvious MoT fail. Joints that are seizing are less obvious, but they need prompt replacement.

Replacing worn ball joints on Discovery 3 and RR Sport

Fitting this period accessory makes a Series vehicle even more enjoyable to drive. Mark Dixon shows how. 

When ride, harshness and steering feel was not up to scratch on a Defender 90

Guide to disassembly and replacement of the wheel bearing on a Freelander, as explained by Dave Barker

We don’t need sunroofs in winter, but they’ll still leak, even when kept closed. Ed Evans seeks a watertight solution.

Oil dripping from the transmission brake can be a simple fix, so don’t delay fitting a new seal. Gary Stretton explains...

Replacing a front hub on a Discovery 3 or Range Rover Sport should be quick and simple. Unless it’s seized. Ed Evans explains.

It’s usually a job for the pros, but replacing a rear crossmember is a practical DIY job if you have the skills and knowledge



The Defender swivel assembly is one of those components which often requires attention from owners. We explain how to overhaul or replace

Forget the myths and rumours about tuning a TDI, Tim Hammond explains why it’s simple and cheap

What to look for in your original series I Land Rover

Once the diagnosis is done, replacing a Td4’s worn LP fuel pump is a relatively simple job

What to look for and what to expect when shopping for you classic Range Rover

The Discovery 2 retained the stepped-roof looks and basic shape of it's predecessor, but got an imporved chassis, bodyshell  and suspension, along wit…

When it comes to modifying your Land Rover, the smallest changes add up to make the biggest difference

We recently featured the CoolAir Logan air conditioning system being fitted to our Td5 Defender 110 station wagon.

Familiarity with your V8 engine, its peculiarities and its needs, all helps to maintain performance and longevity

Buyer's guide to the military spec Land Rover you'll want

It’s still the hero of Land Rover’s 4WD system after decades of service, thanks to basic and robust engineering

The TDV6 diesel gave essential sophistication to the Discovery 3 and early Range Rover Sport. And it’s still good today

Series III heater blower casings corrode badly, reducing efficiency which was never good in the first place. Gary Stretton has a solution.

As Defender thefts rise owners should be beefing up on security

Ed Evans compares the 14 engines that have powered Defenders, and selects the best one ever – but, you might not agree...

Presenter Henry Cole takes a break from TV to give LRM a tour of his sheds and to 
explain his love of British engineering

The letter L in our A to Z of car tech series explains limited slip differentials, live infotainment, and much more

Our guide explains everything you need to know about car handling, from how the suspension works to tackling different driving situations

Cruise control is a great extra to have if you do regular motorway journeys, while adaptive cruise control arguably makes even more sense

Run-flat tyres are an alternative to carrying a spare wheel in the boot. Here's everything you need to know...

Free update breaks Google’s infotainment system free of in-car display screens. It can run straight from your smartphone.

Avoid traffic in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland by using one of these iPhone/Android apps