Tips & advice

Autonomous cars can’t drive you all the way home yet, but the tech is progressing all the time. Here’s all you need to know

Here’s how to keep your dog happy, comfortable and legal while driving in the UK

Find out everything you need to know about BMW ConnectedDrive, the German brand’s name for its in-car infotainment system

The dual-clutch automatic gearbox is a type of transmission found on many modern cars, but how does it work?

It’s important to have the right tyres fitted to your car, but do you need electric vehicle-specific tyres if you have an electric car or SUV? Our gui…

Here is a guide on when, and when not, to fit performance tyres to your car

Tyre speed ratings can be confusing. Heres a guide on what these mean.

We explain how to safely get rid of sticky tree sap from your car’s paintwork

Here’s our complete guide to UK speeding fines and the appeals process

We guide you through the dos and don'ts of buying a motorhome

Three-quarters of people don’t know how to calculate EV efficiency: we explain how miles per kilowatt-hour affects your car’s range

The torque converter automatic gearbox has been around for a long time, but how does it actually work?

Driving a car on old tyres is not recommended. Here’s how to check the age of yours

Find out more about Automatic Number Plate Recognition tech, which is widely used on UK roads

All electric cars are automatic, but do they actually have gears? Find out more here

Starting with the first electric car, we look back at where it all began, and how EV tech has developed

Buying and owning an electric car comes with a big lifestyle change – namely plugging your car in to charge overnight instead of queueing up at a petr…

Find out why you might want a heat pump in your next electric car and how they work

Double de-clutching is a driving technique for manual cars. Find out how to do it and why

All you need to know about Atkinson cycle engines and why you might want a car that uses one

What is a Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN), why do they exist and how are they made? Find out the answers here…

Find out what Alcantara is and if this trim material is worth speccing on your new car

Learn more about plug-in hybrid cars and vans, also known as PHEVs, how they work and why you should buy one

Driving too close to the car in front can be dangerous. Here’s all you need to know about tailgating

Planning a road trip? Here’s how to use the AA’s Route Planner

Your guide to the cost of driving lessons, and how much money you’ll need to pass your test and get your licence

Bluetooth is now a key piece of in-car tech. We explain what it is and how to use it

If you’re planning on driving abroad outside the EU you might need a car insurance ‘green card’. But what is a green card and how do you get one?

Everything you need to know about taking your car to Europe

Want to take your dog to France? Join the increasing number of pet owners doing just that

We explain how locking wheel nuts work, and what to do when you lose your locking wheel nut key…

Are you ready for your practical driving test? Prepare for the big day with our guide and top tips for passing.

Going on holiday and driving to the airport? You'll need to park your car, so here’s our guide to the dos and don'ts of airport parking

In 2018, WLTP and RDE tests measuring car MPG and emissions replaced the older, less accurate NEDC tests used before. The aim was to better reflect th…

Smart motorways are meant to be a cost-effective way of increasing road capacity, but how do you use them and how safe are they?

Buying or selling a car at auction can be both a fun and daunting experience. Our car auction guide should make it more of the former and less of the …