Oznaka: Service history
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Writing a good car ad
What to put in your car ad, how to choose a price and how to be clear and honest so you get fewer pointless calls.
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Wipers, lights and bulbs: the visibility check
How to check wipers, washer fluid and all your lights, and why autumn is the right time to do it.
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What a turbo does and how to look after one
How a turbocharger gives a small engine extra power, and the habits that help it last.
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Timing belt vs timing chain
What the timing drive does, how belts and chains differ, and why the replacement history matters when you buy.
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Signs of odometer fraud and how to spot them
How to notice when the mileage on a used car does not match its real wear and history.
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Set your budget: the total cost of a car
How to work out what a car really costs each month, so the price tag is not the only number you look at.
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Preparing your car for a long road trip
A practical checklist for the car, the load, the route and the driver before a long journey.
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The real cost of owning a car
Fixed, running and hidden costs of a car, and how to see the full yearly picture before you buy.
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Questions to ask the seller before you visit
A ready list of questions to ask by phone or message that save wasted trips and reveal how honest the seller is.
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How to prepare your car for sale
Simple steps to clean, check and document your car so it sells faster and for a fairer price.
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Manual or automatic: which gearbox suits you?
How manual and automatic gearboxes differ, what each costs to live with and what to check when buying used.
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How to track your car expenses
A simple habit for recording fuel, service and other costs so you know what your car really costs per kilometre.