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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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Before you buy a used Renault Zoe, make this 12-point electric-car check
A used Renault Zoe can be a very affordable electric car, but battery ownership, charging hardware and the right cable matter more than a shiny advert.
A frost peephole is not enough: clear your windscreen properly before you drive
A small clear patch in a frosted windscreen is not enough for a safe departure. Here is the practical UK routine for clearing ice, mist and snow without damaging the glass or leaving blind spots.
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Does an electric car need an MOT? The checks still matter even without an exhaust
Electric cars need an MOT on the same timetable as other cars, but the test is not a battery-health report. Here is what an EV MOT covers, what it does not and how to prepare.
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An EV charging bay is not a free parking space: how to read the rules
Can you park in an EV charging bay without charging? There is no single UK answer. Learn how to read the sign, separate council rules from private-car-park terms and avoid an avoidable penalty.
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Flooded road ahead? The UK driver’s stop-or-go guide
A practical UK guide to deciding when to turn around, what to do if your car stalls in floodwater and the checks that matter afterwards.
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A dealer calls it a ‘trade sale’? That label does not wipe out your used-car rights
A ‘trade sale’ label can sound like a warning that you have no comeback. For a private buyer dealing with a motor trader, the important question is not the label but who sold the car and the terms of the sale. Here is the UK check to make before signing.
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Buying a car at auction: set your walk-away price before the hammer falls
A practical UK guide to buying a car at auction, from fees and viewing rules to insurance, paperwork and a sensible maximum bid.
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