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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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AdBlue delete in the UK: why the quick fix can turn into an MOT, insurance and resale headache
Thinking about an AdBlue delete? Here is what UK drivers need to know about MOT risk, insurance declarations, resale issues and safer alternatives.
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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Car finance and your credit score: what UK lenders really look at before they say yes or no
Worried your credit score is too low for car finance? Here is what UK lenders usually care about most, why there is no magic minimum number and how to improve your chances before you apply.
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Car air con not blowing cold? 7 checks to make before you pay for a regas
Warm air from the vents does not always mean your car only needs a regas. These seven UK-friendly checks help you spot the difference between low refrigerant, a blocked filter, a leak and a bigger air con fault before you spend money.
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