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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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Taking the car to Europe? The UK paperwork checklist to finish before the ferry
A practical UK checklist for driving your own car to Europe, covering licences, IDPs, V5C documents, insurance, hired and leased cars, and the country-specific rules that can catch travellers out.
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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No spare wheel? The 10-minute check to make before a puncture catches you out
Many cars now come with a repair kit, run-flat tyres or nothing useful at all. Here is how to find out what your car has, what to check and what to carry before a puncture.
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Petrol particulate filter warning light? Start with these checks, not a motorway blast
A petrol particulate filter warning is not a cue to ignore, modify or blindly thrash a car down the motorway. Here is the sensible UK diagnostic route, including the MOT implications.
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A dealer says the used car has had a PDI. What should you still check?
A pre-delivery inspection is useful, but it is not a substitute for your own used-car checks. Here is what to ask for, inspect and put in writing before collection.
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