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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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Tyre sidewall damage: when UK drivers need a new tyre straight away
Seen a cut, crack or bulge on a tyre sidewall? Here is when UK drivers should stop gambling, book a replacement and stop assuming a quick repair will do.
Waiting for your new licence? When Section 88 still lets you drive in the UK, and when it does not
A practical UK guide to DVLA Section 88, including when you can keep driving while a licence application is being processed, the checks that matter and the situations that stop it.
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Replacing two tyres in the UK: why the new pair should usually go on the rear
If you are only replacing two tyres, the safest default is usually to fit the new pair to the rear axle. Here is when that rule applies, when AWD changes the answer and what UK drivers should check before paying.
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Dealer offering alloy wheel insurance? Check the exclusions before you say yes
Alloy wheel insurance can save money for some UK drivers, but only if the policy limits, exclusions and claim rules actually suit the car you own.
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Do the maths before you buy a car service plan: 6 UK checks that stop an expensive mistake
Thinking about a dealer service plan? This UK guide explains what these plans usually include, where the value is real, and the six checks to make before you agree to a monthly payment.
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Driveway trader or genuine private seller? 8 UK checks before you trust the deal
If a used car seller looks private but behaves like a trader, your legal position can change. Here are 8 UK checks to run before you rely on ‘sold as seen’.
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The 2026 diesel decision: who should still buy a Euro 6 diesel, and who really should not
A Euro 6 diesel can still make sense for the right UK driver in 2026, but only if your mileage, routes and maintenance habits actually suit it.
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