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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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Scrapping a car with a private plate on it? Keep the reg before the car goes
If your old car is heading for the scrapyard but you want to keep the personalised registration, the order matters. Here is the UK process, the £80 DVLA fee, and the point where it becomes too late.
Check your tyre age in 30 seconds: where to find the date code and when old rubber becomes a risk
A quick UK guide to checking tyre age from the sidewall date code, spotting when ageing rubber becomes a real problem, and understanding what an MOT will and will not catch.
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Used car warranty or breakdown cover: which one actually earns your money?
Used car warranty or breakdown cover? Here is the simple UK way to work out which one solves the problem you actually need help with, and when your dealer rights matter more than either add-on.
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Buying a car soon? How to set up the insurance before you pay for it
Yes, you can usually arrange car insurance before you buy a car in the UK. Here is what details you need, when cover should start and where buyers get caught out on collection day.
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Do used car dealers have to give a warranty? 9 checks to make before you sign
A used car dealer does not always have to give you a separate warranty in the UK, but your legal rights still matter. Here are the 9 warranty checks worth making before you buy.
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Scrapping a car without a V5C: the legal UK route, the DVLA letter and the proof to keep
Lost your log book and need to scrap the car? Here is the lawful UK process, when to write to DVLA, what proof to keep and the mistakes that can leave you on the hook.
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Car still showing uninsured on askMID or Navigate? What UK drivers should do before they risk a fine
A practical UK guide to the insurance database delay that can leave a newly covered car showing as uninsured, plus what MIB says to do and when to chase your insurer.
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