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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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Where can you put a phone holder in your car legally?
A practical UK guide to placing a phone or sat-nav holder without blocking your view, risking distraction or mistaking hands-free for risk-free.
Keep towing after 70: the driving-licence details caravan owners need to check
Turning 70 does not automatically end caravan towing, but licence categories, weight limits and renewal timing matter. Here is the UK checklist to run before your next trip.
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MOT failure: when you can legally drive away, and when you cannot
A UK guide to driving after an MOT failure, including the difference between major and dangerous defects, an expired certificate and the repair appointment exception.
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How to jump-start a car safely: the cable order that avoids expensive mistakes
A clear UK guide to jump-starting a 12V car safely, including the correct jump-lead order, when to stop, and the extra rules for hybrids and EVs.
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Found a nail in your tyre? Why leaving it in is usually the smarter move
A nail in a tyre is not always an instant replacement, but pulling it out at the kerb can turn a manageable repair into a flat tyre. Here is the safe UK checklist.
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The used Mazda3 is tempting. Here is how to avoid buying the wrong one
A UK buyer’s guide to the 2019-on Mazda3: which petrol version suits most drivers, why the test drive matters and the checks to make before paying.
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Fitted alloys, a dash cam or a tow bar? Tell your insurer before you drive
Changed something from the factory specification? This practical UK guide explains which car modifications to declare to an insurer, what to ask before fitting them and why an MOT pass is not the same as insurance approval.
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