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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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Lost the log book? The DVLA route for making a SORN without a V5C
Need to declare a car off the road but the V5C is missing? This UK guide explains the DVLA route for making a SORN without a log book, what forms you need, what it costs and when the SORN starts.
Should you buy an ex-Motability car? The checks that matter more than the low mileage
Ex-Motability cars can look tempting, but low miles and tidy paint are not enough on their own. Here are the UK checks that matter before you buy.
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Trying to tax a car with no MOT? What the DVLA blocks, what is exempt and what to do next
If your MOT has expired, you usually cannot tax the car until it passes again. Here is the DVLA rule, the exemptions and the legal next step.
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Tethered or untethered home EV charger? The UK pros, cons and the setup most drivers should choose
Choosing a home EV charger is not only about power. This UK guide explains when a tethered wallbox is easier, when untethered is smarter, and which setup most drivers will prefer.
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Collecting a used car from a dealer? The 10-minute handover checklist before you drive away
From the sales invoice and V5C details to both keys, warranty paperwork and a quick walk-round, this UK collection-day checklist helps used car buyers avoid the sloppy handovers that cause trouble later.
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Buying a used car with no V5C? Read this before you pay a deposit
Missing V5C on a used car? Here is the practical UK buyer checklist, including tax, the green slip, form V62 and the warning signs that should stop the deal.
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Put petrol in a diesel? The first five things to do before you turn the key
Put petrol in a diesel by mistake? Here is the UK step-by-step: what to do immediately, what happens if you started the engine, what a drain can cost, and when insurance or breakdown cover may help.
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