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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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Proof of no-claims bonus: the documents your new insurer will want, and how to get them
Switching insurers is usually simple until the new one asks for proof of your no-claims bonus. Here is what UK drivers can normally use, what often gets rejected and how to avoid losing the discount over paperwork.
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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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.
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