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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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Planning your MOT day: how long the test usually takes, whether you can wait and when a retest is free
A clear UK guide to how long an MOT usually takes, why a one-hour test can still turn into a longer appointment, when you can wait at the garage and when a retest is free.
AdBlue delete in the UK: why the quick fix can turn into an MOT, insurance and resale headache
Thinking about an AdBlue delete? Here is what UK drivers need to know about MOT risk, insurance declarations, resale issues and safer alternatives.
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Forgot to pay the ULEZ charge? What happens next, what it costs and when you can still fix it
Missed a ULEZ payment in London? Here is the real deadline, the current penalty, and the quickest way to check whether you owe anything before it gets more expensive.
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Get a DVLA licence check code in minutes: what you need, how it works and when to generate a fresh one
Need to share your driving record with a hire company, employer or dealer? Here is how to get a DVLA licence check code, what details you need and why timing matters.
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Timing belt replacement coming up? What the UK job really costs, when it is due and why quotes jump so much
Timing belt replacement in the UK often lands somewhere between about £350 and £700 fitted, but the useful part is knowing why some quotes are much lower, why others clear £800, and when delaying the job stops being a gamble worth taking.
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Your car deposit after a change of mind: the UK rules on refunds, dealer losses and unfair terms
A practical UK guide to car deposit refunds, when a dealer can keep the money, and when a buyer has good grounds to challenge it.
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Car tax Direct Debit still running? What should happen after you sell, scrap or SORN a vehicle
If your car tax Direct Debit is still active after you sell, scrap or SORN a vehicle, here is what DVLA says should happen, when refunds are sent and what to do if a payment is still taken.
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