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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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Shock absorber replacement in the UK: what front pairs, rear pairs and full sets really cost
A practical UK guide to shock absorber replacement costs, including what front pairs, rear pairs and full sets usually cost, what pushes quotes up, and when a leak becomes an MOT issue.
Before you book the cheapest MOT, check the fee cap, the retest rules and the extras
A cheap MOT can save money, but only if you understand the UK fee cap, the free retest windows and the extras that often inflate the real bill.
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Used Skoda Kamiq: skip the base engine and shop the middle of the range
The used Skoda Kamiq is one of the strongest small SUV buys in the UK, but the smart choice sits in the middle of the range. Here is why most buyers should target the 1.0 TSI 116PS petrol in SE Edition or a sensibly priced SE L.
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Private plate insurance: what actually changes, what usually does not and where drivers get caught out
Putting a private plate on your car usually will not transform your premium, but it can create insurance problems fast if your registration details drift out of sync. Here is what UK drivers need to update, what cover to check and where the real risks sit.
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Waiting for your car tax refund? When the DVLA usually pays after a sale, SORN or write-off
Sold the car, made a SORN or had it written off? Here is how long a DVLA car tax refund usually takes, how full-month refunds work and what can slow the payment down.
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Need a car finance settlement figure? What it includes, how long it lasts and the traps that cost sellers money
A practical UK guide to car finance settlement figures, including what lenders include, how PCP and HP differ, how long a quote lasts and what to check before you sell, refinance or part exchange.
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Should you buy the new Toyota Aygo X Hybrid, or save money on an older petrol one?
The Toyota Aygo X has changed in the UK. Here is when the new hybrid is worth the extra money, when a cheaper used petrol car still makes sense, and the checks to make before you buy either.
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