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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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Should you buy an ex-Motability car? The checks that matter more than the low mileage
Ex-Motability cars can look tempting, but low miles and tidy paint are not enough on their own. Here are the UK checks that matter before you buy.
Buying a used car with no V5C? Read this before you pay a deposit
Missing V5C on a used car? Here is the practical UK buyer checklist, including tax, the green slip, form V62 and the warning signs that should stop the deal.
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Put petrol in a diesel? The first five things to do before you turn the key
Put petrol in a diesel by mistake? Here is the UK step-by-step: what to do immediately, what happens if you started the engine, what a drain can cost, and when insurance or breakdown cover may help.
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Seller says the cambelt was changed? What counts as proof before you buy the car
A seller says the cambelt has been done, but can you trust that? Here is what counts as proof on a UK used car, what does not, and when to budget for the job yourself.
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Faulty used car on finance: who has to fix it, the dealer or the lender?
Bought a faulty used car on PCP or HP? Here is the UK route to the dealer, the lender and the Financial Ombudsman, including the 30-day rule and what changes after that.
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Shortlisting a used car? Check its Clean Air Zone costs before you agree a price
Buying a used car soon? A quick Clean Air Zone check can reveal daily charges that change the real cost of ownership before you pay a deposit.
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Missed your car tax Direct Debit? What the DVLA does next and when you must stop driving
Missed a vehicle tax Direct Debit in the UK? Here is what the DVLA says happens after the first failure, when the car becomes untaxed, and what you need to do before driving again.
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