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How to check your MOT due date in the UK
Check your MOT due date free using GOV.UK with just your reg. Learn the one-month rule, the £1,000 fine, and what to do if your MOT has expired.
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When is my MOT due? How to check your expiry date in 60 seconds
Find out when your MOT is due using the free DVSA checker, the one-month rule, and what happens if you miss it. UK guide with £1,000 fine warning inside.
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When is the MOT due on my car? A practical UK guide
Find out exactly when your MOT is due, how to check it free on GOV.UK, the 2026 rules, the £54.85 fee cap, fines and early testing tips.
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When's my MOT due? How to check your expiry date in minutes
Find out when your MOT is due using the free DVSA checker, plus the one-month early rule, exemptions and what happens if you miss it. UK guide updated for 2026.
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Check when my MOT is due: the fast UK guide for 2026
Find out exactly when your MOT runs out using free DVSA tools, sign up for reminders, and avoid the £1,000 fine. A quick UK guide for 2026 drivers.
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When is my MOT due? How to check your date and avoid a £1,000 fine
Find out when your MOT is due, how to check the date free on GOV.UK, and the 2026 rules every UK driver should know before booking.
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When is my car MOT due? How to check your MOT expiry date in the UK
Find out exactly when your car MOT is due. UK rules, free DVSA check, the one-month early window, fines up to £1,000, and how to avoid getting caught out.
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How much is car bodywork repair in the UK? A 2026 price guide
Car bodywork repair in the UK runs from £60 for a clear-coat scratch to £5,000 for major panel work. Here's what you'll actually pay in 2026.
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How much does car detailing cost in the UK?
A 2026 UK price guide to car detailing: mini valets from £40, full details £150-£350, ceramic coatings £500+. See what you should actually pay.
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Timing Belt Replacement Cost UK (2026 Guide)
A timing belt replacement costs £300–£700 in the UK. Miss the service interval and you risk a £2,000+ engine rebuild. Here's what to know about costs and intervals.
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Engine Warning Light On? What It Means and What to Do
Engine management light flashing on your dashboard? Find out what each warning light means, whether it's safe to drive, and when you need to act urgently.
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How Much Do Brake Pads Cost to Replace in the UK? (2026 Guide)
UK brake pad replacement costs £80–£250 per axle depending on car and garage. Find out what's included, signs you need new pads, and how to avoid being overcharged.
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