Tag: Safety
Could that used car be cloned? 7 UK checks before you hand over the money
Worried a bargain used car might not be what it seems? These seven UK checks help you spot a potentially cloned car before you pay, from the V5C and VIN to DVLA, MOT and seller red flags.
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Can you mix tyre brands on the same car? The UK rules are looser than the safety advice
Can you mix tyre brands on one car in the UK? Yes, but the answer changes once you look at axle matching, MOT rules, tread differences and 4×4 systems.
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Red brake warning light after startup? Start here before you risk the next junction
What a red brake warning light usually means in the UK, what you can safely check at home, and when you should stop driving and call for help.
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How fast can you drive on a space saver spare wheel? The 50mph rule, motorway limits and when to stop
A practical UK guide to space saver spare wheels, including the 50mph rule, motorway use, distance limits and when you should stop and call for help.
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Losing coolant with no puddle under the car? The UK checks to make before it turns into an overheating bill
If your coolant level keeps dropping but there is no obvious puddle, these are the safe checks UK drivers should make before it turns into an overheating problem.
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Oil warning light on? Read the colour first, then decide whether to drive
A UK-focused guide to what a red or amber oil warning light usually means, what to check safely and when driving on risks serious engine damage.
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Loose steering and front tyre wear? It may be a track rod end, not just bad tracking
A practical UK guide to track rod end symptoms, MOT risk, replacement costs and why alignment alone may not solve vague steering or front tyre wear.
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AdBlue warning on? What UK diesel drivers should do before the countdown reaches zero
An AdBlue warning is usually a countdown, not an instant breakdown. Here is what UK diesel drivers should do before a low-level alert turns into a no-restart problem.
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Can you swap run-flat tyres for normal ones? The UK checks to make before you change
Thinking of replacing run-flat tyres with conventional ones? Here is what UK drivers need to check on specs, TPMS, puncture backup and manufacturer guidance before switching.
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Used car inspection: when it is worth paying for one, and when your own checks are enough
A UK guide to when a pre-purchase used car inspection is worth the fee, when it is not, and which free checks should come first.
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Renewing your MOT early? How the one-month rule really works in the UK
You can renew an MOT up to one month minus a day early and keep the same expiry date, but going too soon changes the renewal clock. Here is how the rule works, what happens if the car fails, and when you can still drive.
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Tyre sidewall damage: when UK drivers need a new tyre straight away
Seen a cut, crack or bulge on a tyre sidewall? Here is when UK drivers should stop gambling, book a replacement and stop assuming a quick repair will do.
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