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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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Private used car sale: how to pay safely in the UK and dodge the transfer scams that catch buyers out
Bank transfer is usually the practical route in a private used car deal, but only if you handle the checks, deposit, handover and paperwork in the right order.
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.
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Timing belt replacement coming up? What the UK job really costs, when it is due and why quotes jump so much
Timing belt replacement in the UK often lands somewhere between about £350 and £700 fitted, but the useful part is knowing why some quotes are much lower, why others clear £800, and when delaying the job stops being a gamble worth taking.
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Your car deposit after a change of mind: the UK rules on refunds, dealer losses and unfair terms
A practical UK guide to car deposit refunds, when a dealer can keep the money, and when a buyer has good grounds to challenge it.
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Car tax Direct Debit still running? What should happen after you sell, scrap or SORN a vehicle
If your car tax Direct Debit is still active after you sell, scrap or SORN a vehicle, here is what DVLA says should happen, when refunds are sent and what to do if a payment is still taken.
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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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