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Practical guides for UK car owners and buyers: how to spot V5C log-book fraud, how to challenge a dealer markup, how to read an MOT history before paying a deposit, how to structure a deposit on Amex Platinum or Barclaycard, how to escalate a finance complaint to the FOS, how to inspect a premium used car before handing money over. Each guide is scoped to UK law, UK retailers and UK regulators (FCA, DVSA, FOS, ASA). Where a step depends on a documented form or government service, the relevant link to gov.uk is given inline so the reader can complete the task that day.

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All about the Air Dam

The air dam is, most often, used as an aesthetic add-on. Image from Flickr. The air dam, or front spoiler,…

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In defense of V-8 engines

Fuel efficiency in cars is something that every driver should be aware of. Picking a vehicle that won’t empty your…