Modern cars are filled to the brim with technology to keep you safe, ensure the car can keep moving, and – in the event of a mechanical issue – protect itself from potential damage. But what if something were to go wrong with the major mechanical components? Your vehicle has a built-in feature that can step in when it detects a serious fault which is designed to prevent catastrophic failure. This is called limp mode, or ‘limp home mode’.
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