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Wheel alignment vs tracking: what’s the difference for UK drivers?
Wheel alignment and tracking are often used as if they mean the same thing, but tracking usually refers to toe settings while full wheel alignment covers toe, camber and caster. Here is what UK drivers actually need to know.
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Can you put a private plate on a lease car? The UK steps, the funder approval and the £80 swap-back fee
A clear UK guide to putting a private plate on a leased car, including DVLA forms, funder approval, when the V5C matters and the £80 fee to take the plate back off at the end.
Tyre tread depth in the UK: what 1.6mm really means and how MOT testers judge it
The UK legal minimum tyre tread depth is 1.6mm for most cars, but the part many drivers miss is where that depth has to be measured and what else can still fail an MOT.
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Penalty points on your licence: the 3-year, 4-year and 11-year rules UK drivers mix up
A clear UK guide to how long penalty points stay on your driving licence, what counts for a totting-up ban, why new drivers face stricter rules and how to check your live record.
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Buying a used Nissan Leaf in the UK? Check these 9 things before you commit
A used Nissan Leaf can still make sense, but only if the battery health, charging setup and version all match the way you actually drive.
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Can you check if a car is insured? The UK route for your own vehicle, and what changes after a crash
How UK drivers can check whether their own car shows as insured, when askMID applies after a crash, and what an insured result does not guarantee.
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Part exchange or private sale? The UK seller’s guide to price, speed and hassle
Trying to decide between part exchange and a private sale? Here is how UK sellers should compare the money, the effort, the paperwork and the risk before making the call.
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Brake pads or brake discs? The wear signs, warning noises and likely UK garage bill
Not every brake warning means the same bill. Here is how UK drivers can tell whether the likely problem is brake pads, brake discs or both, and what usually changes the cost.
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