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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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Is that worn seat belt still MOT-safe? The cuts, fraying and DIY fixes that can fail your car
Seat belt wear is easier to dismiss than a warning light, but cuts, fraying, overstretching and bodged repairs can all turn into a UK MOT fail. Here is what testers look for now and what drivers should do before test day.
Waiting for your car tax refund? When the DVLA usually pays after a sale, SORN or write-off
Sold the car, made a SORN or had it written off? Here is how long a DVLA car tax refund usually takes, how full-month refunds work and what can slow the payment down.
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Need a car finance settlement figure? What it includes, how long it lasts and the traps that cost sellers money
A practical UK guide to car finance settlement figures, including what lenders include, how PCP and HP differ, how long a quote lasts and what to check before you sell, refinance or part exchange.
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Should you buy the new Toyota Aygo X Hybrid, or save money on an older petrol one?
The Toyota Aygo X has changed in the UK. Here is when the new hybrid is worth the extra money, when a cheaper used petrol car still makes sense, and the checks to make before you buy either.
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Could that used car be cloned? 7 UK checks before you hand over the money
Worried a bargain used car might not be what it seems? These seven UK checks help you spot a potentially cloned car before you pay, from the V5C and VIN to DVLA, MOT and seller red flags.
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Used Toyota or Lexus hybrid on the shortlist? Check the battery cover, not just the fuel economy
A used Toyota or Lexus hybrid can be a smart UK buy, but the fuel economy is only half the story. Here is how to check the hybrid battery cover, health-check paperwork and service history before you agree a price.
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Buying a used Ford Kuga? Start with the gearbox, hybrid and rear-seat questions
A used Ford Kuga can be a very smart UK family-SUV buy, but only if you choose the right generation, gearbox and powertrain for the journeys you actually do. Here is where the safe bets are, where the expensive mistakes start, and what to check before you commit.
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