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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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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.
Used Tesla Model 3 shopping list: the battery, insurance and practicality checks that matter in the UK
Buying a used Tesla Model 3 in the UK? Check battery health, insurance, charging setup, practicality and recall history before you commit.
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Used Vauxhall Corsa: skip the cheapest one and shop like this instead
Used Vauxhall Corsa on the shortlist? Here is where the sensible buys are, which versions deserve more caution and what to check before you leave a deposit.
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Faulty used car and the dealer is miles away? Who has to take it back, and who pays?
Bought a used car from a dealer far from home and it has gone wrong? Here is how UK buyer rights usually work on return, repair, recovery costs and finance.
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Run the insurance quote before you buy a Cat S or Cat N car
Before you buy a Cat S or Cat N car in the UK, check how the write-off marker affects insurance, paperwork, resale and whether the cheap price still stacks up.
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MOT advisories on a dealer car: when to negotiate, when to insist on a fix and when to walk away
A fresh MOT pass does not mean every advisory is harmless. Here is how UK buyers can judge which advisories are bargaining points, which deserve a proper repair, and when a dealer car is better left alone.
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Non-fault accident, pricier renewal: what really happens to your no-claims bonus
A non-fault accident does not automatically wipe out your no-claims bonus in the UK, but it can still push your next premium up. Here is how recovery, renewal timing and protected NCB actually work.
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