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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 roof bars for family cars UK: 5 quiet systems worth shortlisting
The best roof bars for family cars in the UK are not always the most expensive. Here are 5 quiet, secure and easy-fit systems worth shortlisting for estates, SUVs and seven-seaters.
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.
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Best tyre inflator for cars UK: 5 smart buys worth keeping in the boot
The best tyre inflator for most UK drivers is a fast 12V digital unit with auto-stop, a long cable and a clear screen. Here are the car-friendly options worth buying.
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Skoda Fabia shock absorber leak MOT fail: what testers check first
A Skoda Fabia can fail its MOT for a shock absorber with a serious fluid leak, no damping effect or insecure mounting. Here is what testers actually look for and what to do before test day.
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HMRC’s public EV charging VAT appeal: why this matters far beyond a tax row
A tribunal ruling briefly raised hopes that public EV charging could be taxed like domestic electricity at 5% rather than 20%. HMRC is appealing, which means one of the biggest fairness problems in UK motoring is still very much alive.
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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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