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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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Best car battery charger for home use in the UK: 4 smart chargers that make sense
Looking for the best car battery charger for home use in the UK? Here are four smart chargers worth shortlisting, plus what to look for before you buy.
Seat Ibiza number plate light MOT fail: quick checks before test day
A failed Seat Ibiza number plate light can cause an MOT failure if the lamp is inoperative, insecure or seriously damaged. Here is what testers check and how to fix it.
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Pothole funding warnings for councils: what actually changes for drivers
Councils in England now have to publish annual pothole progress reports by 30 June or risk losing part of next year’s road-maintenance funding. The headline sounds tough, but the real question is whether the new reporting rules make local repair performance easier for drivers to judge.
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Honda Jazz exhaust leak MOT fail: what to check before test day
A Honda Jazz can fail its MOT for an exhaust leak if the leak is serious enough to affect emissions, security, noise or let fumes into the cabin. Here is what to check before test day.
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Peugeot 3008 ball joint MOT fail: what to check first
A worn Peugeot 3008 ball joint can fail an MOT for excessive play, risk of detachment or a dust cover that no longer keeps dirt out. Here is what testers check and what to do next.
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Renault Captur fog light MOT fail: what testers check first
A Renault Captur can fail its MOT for a faulty fog light, but the answer depends on whether the problem is with the rear lamp or a front fog lamp on a later car.
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The UK’s £500 home EV charger grant is bigger, but the real test is local councils
The UK has raised key EV charger grants to £500 and extended them to March 2027, but the real question is whether councils make on-street home charging workable.
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