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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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Street, drive or garage? Answer the overnight-parking question on car insurance properly
Where your car is normally kept overnight can be part of a UK car-insurance quote. Here is how to answer the question accurately, why there is no universally cheapest option, and what to do if your routine changes.
Used Cupra Born: the test-drive checklist that tells you more than the mileage
A practical UK guide to buying a used Cupra Born, from charging and battery evidence to tyres, software, finance and the questions to ask before paying a deposit.
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Passed in an automatic? Here is what you can and cannot drive on a UK licence
An automatic-only licence is not a problem for most everyday driving, but it does limit you to automatic vehicles. Here is how to check your entitlement and upgrade to a manual licence if you need to.
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Your first public EV charge: a simple UK checklist from plug to payment
Using a public EV charger for the first time need not be awkward. This practical UK checklist covers finding the right connector, checking the price, starting the session and leaving the bay properly.
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Driving with a cracked windscreen: when you should stop and when it can wait
A cracked windscreen is not always an automatic emergency, but the position, size and effect on your view matter. Here is the practical UK decision guide, including the MOT limits that are often misunderstood.
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Can a private parking company clamp your car? The England and Wales rule
Private parking firms can issue parking charges, but that does not mean they can clamp or tow your car. Here is the England and Wales rule, the fixed-barrier exception and the sensible next steps.
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Is it illegal to leave your engine running while parked? The UK answer
Is it illegal to leave your car engine running while parked in the UK? The Highway Code rule on idling, warming up, demisting and unattended cars.
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