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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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Can you tax a car for someone else? The paperwork matters more than whose card you use
A clear UK guide to taxing a car for somebody else, including the V5C, green new keeper slip, Post Office route and the paperwork mistakes that stop the process.
Run the insurance quote before you buy a Cat S or Cat N car
Before you buy a Cat S or Cat N car in the UK, check how the write-off marker affects insurance, paperwork, resale and whether the cheap price still stacks up.
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MOT advisories on a dealer car: when to negotiate, when to insist on a fix and when to walk away
A fresh MOT pass does not mean every advisory is harmless. Here is how UK buyers can judge which advisories are bargaining points, which deserve a proper repair, and when a dealer car is better left alone.
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Non-fault accident, pricier renewal: what really happens to your no-claims bonus
A non-fault accident does not automatically wipe out your no-claims bonus in the UK, but it can still push your next premium up. Here is how recovery, renewal timing and protected NCB actually work.
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Made a claim and want to cancel your car insurance? Read this before you stop the Direct Debit
If you cancel car insurance after making a claim, the claim stays on your record, your no-claims year may not count and monthly payments can still leave a balance to pay.
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Passed your test less than two years ago? Why 6 points can put you back to learner status
New drivers in the UK face a much stricter penalty-points rule than experienced motorists. Here is what 6 points really means, how provisional points carry over and what happens if your licence is revoked.
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Used car GAP insurance: who should consider it in the UK, and who can safely skip it
A practical UK guide to used car GAP insurance, including when it can protect drivers from a painful finance shortfall and when it is likely to be money wasted.
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