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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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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.
Car finance and your credit score: what UK lenders really look at before they say yes or no
Worried your credit score is too low for car finance? Here is what UK lenders usually care about most, why there is no magic minimum number and how to improve your chances before you apply.
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Car air con not blowing cold? 7 checks to make before you pay for a regas
Warm air from the vents does not always mean your car only needs a regas. These seven UK-friendly checks help you spot the difference between low refrigerant, a blocked filter, a leak and a bigger air con fault before you spend money.
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Do you actually need premium petrol? A UK guide to super unleaded, E5 and when paying extra makes sense
A practical UK guide to premium petrol, super unleaded, E5 and when paying extra actually makes sense.
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Can a child sit in the front seat of a car in the UK? The rules on airbags, child seats and the exceptions parents should know
Yes, a child can sometimes sit in the front seat of a car in the UK, but only if the restraint, airbag and seating rules are right. Here is the practical version parents actually need.
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Puncture on a run-flat tyre? What UK drivers should do before they book a repair or order a replacement
Run-flat tyres can buy you time after a puncture, but UK drivers often get caught out on repair rules, replacement choices and how far they should really drive.
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All-season tyres in the UK: the simple way to decide if they are right for you
A practical UK guide to who all-season tyres suit, when summer or winter tyres make more sense, and the marking to look for before you buy.
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