Tag: Advice
Fitting new number plates? The legal checks to make before you stick or screw them on
Replacing a damaged or tired-looking plate is simple, but a bad fit can obscure a character or leave you with a plate that is not road legal. Here is the UK checklist before fitting new number plates.
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Locked out of your car? Do these things before you call a locksmith
Keys locked in the car is frustrating, but the right next move depends on where you are, who is inside and what your breakdown cover actually includes. Here is the safe UK order of action.
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Can you charge an electric car from a 3-pin plug? The slow, safe UK reality
A 3-pin socket can top up many electric cars, but it is not the same thing as a home chargepoint. Here is when it can make sense, what to check and why a wallbox is usually the better daily answer.
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When should you replace a child car seat? Seven reasons not to guess
A child car seat does not become safe or unsafe on one universal birthday. This UK guide shows where to find the manufacturer’s limit, when a crash or missing history makes replacement the sensible option, and what to check before fitting any seat.
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Travelling with a dog in the car: how to choose a restraint that works
The Highway Code says dogs and other animals must be suitably restrained in a vehicle. Here is how to choose between a harness, carrier, cage and guard, and set it up safely.
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Used Honda Civic: the family hatch to buy if you value space more than badge
The 2012 to 2017 Honda Civic is a roomy, sensible used family hatchback. This UK buying guide covers the engines worth seeking out, the checks to make and the paperwork that matters before you buy.
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Parked up for weeks? Get your car road-ready in this order
A practical UK checklist for bringing a car back into use after several weeks parked up, from insurance and tax to tyres, brakes and the first drive.
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Can an electric car tow a caravan? Start with the plate, not the brochure range
Many electric cars can tow, but only if the exact model is approved for it. Check the vehicle plate, trailer weight, licence and charging plan before booking a hitch.
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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.
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Should you buy a used Kia Ceed? The practical checks to make first
A UK used-car guide to choosing a Kia Ceed, from picking a sensible engine to checking its history, warranty and condition before you commit.
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Lease car tyre damage: what counts as fair wear, and when you may be charged
A UK guide to lease-car tyre damage, fair wear and tear, roadworthiness, repairs and avoiding surprise charges at hand-back.
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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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