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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Author: Alex Porter
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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