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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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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.
Where is my V5C? What to check if your logbook has not arrived after buying a used car
Bought a used car and the V5C still has not turned up? Here is how long it should usually take in the UK, when a green slip and V62 matter, and when it is time to chase the seller or DVLA.
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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.
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Drive-away insurance for a newly bought car: the UK options that actually work on collection day
A practical UK guide to drive-away insurance, temporary cover and annual policy options when you need to buy a car and get it home legally the same day.
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Private used car sale: how to pay safely in the UK and dodge the transfer scams that catch buyers out
Bank transfer is usually the practical route in a private used car deal, but only if you handle the checks, deposit, handover and paperwork in the right order.
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Can you drive to an MOT without tax or insurance? The UK rule most drivers get wrong
A booked MOT can create a narrow road-use exemption in the UK, but it does not wipe out the need for insurance or a roadworthy car.
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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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