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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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MOT failure: when you can legally drive away, and when you cannot
A UK guide to driving after an MOT failure, including the difference between major and dangerous defects, an expired certificate and the repair appointment exception.
Fitted alloys, a dash cam or a tow bar? Tell your insurer before you drive
Changed something from the factory specification? This practical UK guide explains which car modifications to declare to an insurer, what to ask before fitting them and why an MOT pass is not the same as insurance approval.
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No spare wheel? The 10-minute check to make before a puncture catches you out
Many cars now come with a repair kit, run-flat tyres or nothing useful at all. Here is how to find out what your car has, what to check and what to carry before a puncture.
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Petrol particulate filter warning light? Start with these checks, not a motorway blast
A petrol particulate filter warning is not a cue to ignore, modify or blindly thrash a car down the motorway. Here is the sensible UK diagnostic route, including the MOT implications.
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A dealer says the used car has had a PDI. What should you still check?
A pre-delivery inspection is useful, but it is not a substitute for your own used-car checks. Here is what to ask for, inspect and put in writing before collection.
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How to negotiate a used car price without getting distracted by the monthly payment
A practical UK guide to negotiating a used car price, comparing like-for-like adverts, using evidence rather than bluster and keeping the cash price separate from the finance quote.
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Can you tax a car for someone else? The paperwork matters more than whose card you use
A clear UK guide to taxing a car for somebody else, including the V5C, green new keeper slip, Post Office route and the paperwork mistakes that stop the process.
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