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Maintenance
3 articlesMaintenance
Full Service History: The Paperwork That Could Protect Your Car's Value
What FSH means, how it affects depreciation, and the paperwork you should keep to prove your car has been looked after.
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Maintenance
Where to Service Your Car: Main Dealer, Independent, Chain or Mobile?
An honest UK comparison of cost, convenience, warranty impact and resale value across the four main options.
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Maintenance
Do You Have to Use a Main Dealer for Servicing? UK Block Exemption Rules
How UK block exemption rules protect your right to choose an independent garage without losing your manufacturer warranty.
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Electric Vehicles
3 articlesElectric Vehicles
What's Involved in an EV Service — Is It Really Required?
Exactly what's checked during an EV service, how it differs from petrol or diesel, and how often to book one in.
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Electric Vehicles
ICE vs Electric Vehicles: What's Actually Different?
A clear explanation of how petrol and diesel cars differ from electric vehicles — from engines and motors to batteries, gearboxes and servicing.
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Electric Vehicles
The Spectrum of Automotive Powertrains: ICE, HEV, PHEV, REEV and BEV Explained
A clear explanation of ICE, HEV, PHEV, REEV and BEV powertrains — how each one works and how they compare on running costs and range.
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MOT
2 articlesMOT
Do Not Wait for an MOT Reminder Letter: How to Avoid Accidentally Driving Without an MOT
Why no automatic reminder arrives in the post, how to set up free digital alerts, and what happens if you drive without a valid MOT.
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MOT
What Happens If Your Car Fails Its MOT?
An MOT failure is not always the end of the world. Understand dangerous, major, minor and advisory defects, your legal position, retest rules and whether to repair or replace.
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