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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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Used Honda Civic: the family hatch to buy if you value space more than badge
The 2012 to 2017 Honda Civic is a roomy, sensible used family hatchback. This UK buying guide covers the engines worth seeking out, the checks to make and the paperwork that matters before you buy.
A used Suzuki Ignis suits city life brilliantly, if this shortlist checks out
The Suzuki Ignis is a characterful small car with sensible running costs, but its condition, specification and history matter more than the badge. Use this UK-focused inspection checklist before you buy.
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White powder on a car battery terminal: clean it safely, then find the cause
White or blue-green powder around a 12V battery terminal is usually corrosion. Here is how UK drivers can deal with it safely, when not to DIY, and why repeated corrosion needs a proper diagnosis.
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Looking at a used Ford Fiesta? Start with these five questions, not the colour or trim
The Ford Fiesta can still be a smart used buy, but a cheap example needs more than a quick look around the bodywork. These five checks help UK buyers narrow the search before they commit.
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Street, drive or garage? Answer the overnight-parking question on car insurance properly
Where your car is normally kept overnight can be part of a UK car-insurance quote. Here is how to answer the question accurately, why there is no universally cheapest option, and what to do if your routine changes.
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Should you buy a used Kia Ceed? The practical checks to make first
A UK used-car guide to choosing a Kia Ceed, from picking a sensible engine to checking its history, warranty and condition before you commit.
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An abandoned car outside your home: the UK reporting steps that actually help
A car that has not moved can be annoying, but it is not automatically abandoned. Here is how to recognise the signs, report it properly and avoid taking matters into your own hands.
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