Topic
Tag: MOT
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Brakes before power: what to upgrade before adding horsepower
Pads, discs and fluid first. Here is the order to upgrade your brakes before you touch the engine
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Exhaust upgrades and noise: what sounds good and what is too loud
UK exhaust noise law explained: what is road legal, how MOT testing works, track day dB limits, and how to upgrade without breaking the…
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Car audio wiring kits and fusing: the mistakes that start fires
Bad fusing and wrong wire gauge are how car audio builds catch fire. Here is what the law says and how to wire it…
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Will your mods pass the MOT?
Exhausts, suspension, lights, tints and emissions explained against current DVSA rules. Know the numbers before your car goes on the ramp
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Coilovers versus lowering springs
Ride quality, cost and MOT implications compared for UK drivers choosing between coilovers and lowering springs
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Window tint limits in the UK
What VLT is legal on each window, how the MOT handles it, and what happens when the police pull out their photometer
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First mods for a hot hatch: a sensible order that protects reliability
A practical guide to modifying your hot hatch in the right order, covering insurance, MOT rules, remaps and tyres
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Underglow and aftermarket lighting: road legal or show only?
What UK law actually says about underglow and aftermarket LEDs, which colours are banned and what happens if you get it wrong
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UK number plates: legal fonts, spacing and what gets you fined
The number plate rules UK drivers get wrong most often, from font and spacing to 3D plates and the fines you face for crossing…