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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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Third-party, third-party fire and theft or comprehensive: which car cover fits your risk?
Third party is the legal minimum, but it is not always the cheapest or best-value cover. This UK guide compares third-party, third-party fire and theft and comprehensive car insurance, including the policy details worth checking before you buy.
Can you drive someone else’s car in the UK? Why ‘driving other cars’ cover is easy to get wrong
Driving other cars cover is not automatic, is often third-party only and may be restricted by age, occupation or the car itself. Here is how UK drivers can check before borrowing a vehicle.
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Is a used Skoda Enyaq a sensible family EV? What to test before you buy
The Skoda Enyaq can make a convincing used family electric car, but range, charging, software and the exact specification deserve a proper test before money changes hands.
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Named driver or main driver? The insurance answer that can stop a fronting problem
Adding a parent as a named driver can be legitimate. Listing them as the main driver when a younger motorist really uses the car most is insurance fronting. Here is how UK drivers can tell the difference before buying cover.
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Buying an ex-fleet car? The records that need to stack up first
Ex-fleet cars can offer a tempting price and a clear paper trail, but the badge is not a guarantee. Here is the UK checklist for judging the car in front of you.
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First car insurance: choose the policy before you choose the car
Buying a first car? Run real insurance quotes before falling for an advert. This practical UK guide covers the details that must be accurate, the cover to compare and the shortcuts to avoid.
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Your diesel needs a DPF run, not a motorway blast: the sensible UK routine
A DPF does not need a ritual motorway thrash. Here is how regeneration works, when a drive may help and when a warning light needs a garage instead.
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