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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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Dealer service plan or pay as you go: how UK drivers can tell which one is better value
Thinking about a dealer service plan? Here is how UK drivers can compare the real cost, the exclusions and the value against paying for servicing as they go.
Can you drive another car on fully comp insurance? Check before you borrow the keys
Fully comp insurance does not automatically let you drive someone else’s car. Here is how DOC cover works in the UK, what to check, and when temporary cover is the safer option.
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Quoted for a timing chain replacement? What a fair UK bill looks like before you say yes
A practical UK guide to timing chain replacement costs, what should be included in the quote, and when a four-figure bill is normal rather than a rip-off.
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Winter tyres do not usually void your UK insurance, but there is one check worth making first
Fitting winter tyres usually does not void UK car insurance or trigger a higher premium, but drivers should still check one detail before the swap.
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Shock absorber replacement in the UK: what front pairs, rear pairs and full sets really cost
A practical UK guide to shock absorber replacement costs, including what front pairs, rear pairs and full sets usually cost, what pushes quotes up, and when a leak becomes an MOT issue.
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Do you really need temporary car insurance? The UK moments when it makes sense
A practical UK guide to temporary car insurance, including when short-term cover is worth paying for, when it is not, and the checks to make before you drive.
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Can a named driver build up no-claims bonus? The UK answer before you switch insurers
Most named drivers do not build a standard no-claims bonus they can freely take elsewhere. Here is what usually happens in the UK, where exceptions exist and how to avoid fronting trouble.
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