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Your first car

Collection, handover, controls, keys, documents and getting used to a car that is actually yours.

Collection, handover, controls, keys, documents and getting used to a car that is actually yours.

Can You Drive a Car Home Immediately After Buying It?Only when the car is legally ready for the road and you are insured to drive it. The seller's tax does not transfer to you.What Is the Locking Wheel Nut Key and Why Should You Find It Now?It is the special adaptor needed to remove locking wheel nuts on many alloy wheels. If it is missing, a simple puncture or tyre change can become much harder.How Do You Make Sure You Put the Right Fuel in Your First Car?Know the fuel type before your first visit to a filling station. Check the filler flap, handbook or vehicle information rather than relying on the colour of the car or what somebody told you.Where Do You Find the Correct Tyre Pressures for Your First Car?Usually on a label inside a door opening or fuel flap, or in the handbook. Use the car maker's figures, not the maximum pressure printed on the tyre sidewall.What Documents Should You Keep in Your First Car?Very few originals need to live in the glovebox. In many cases it is better to keep important ownership documents safely at home.