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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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Get a DVLA licence check code in minutes: what you need, how it works and when to generate a fresh one
Need to share your driving record with a hire company, employer or dealer? Here is how to get a DVLA licence check code, what details you need and why timing matters.
Turning 70 soon? How to renew your driving licence online, by post and without getting caught out
A clear Great Britain guide to renewing your driving licence at 70, including the free online DVLA route, the postal forms, eyesight rules and when you can still drive while your application is being processed.
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4D number plates in the UK: what is legal, what gets flagged at MOT and what sellers rarely mention
Thinking about 4D number plates? Here is what UK rules actually allow, what changed after September 2021, what can trigger an MOT fail and how to buy a raised plate without buying trouble.
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Car finance and your credit score: what UK lenders really look at before they say yes or no
Worried your credit score is too low for car finance? Here is what UK lenders usually care about most, why there is no magic minimum number and how to improve your chances before you apply.
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Car air con not blowing cold? 7 checks to make before you pay for a regas
Warm air from the vents does not always mean your car only needs a regas. These seven UK-friendly checks help you spot the difference between low refrigerant, a blocked filter, a leak and a bigger air con fault before you spend money.
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Do you actually need premium petrol? A UK guide to super unleaded, E5 and when paying extra makes sense
A practical UK guide to premium petrol, super unleaded, E5 and when paying extra actually makes sense.
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Can a child sit in the front seat of a car in the UK? The rules on airbags, child seats and the exceptions parents should know
Yes, a child can sometimes sit in the front seat of a car in the UK, but only if the restraint, airbag and seating rules are right. Here is the practical version parents actually need.
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