Tips & advice

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

Electric cars are entering the mainstream at full force, but do hydrogen cars also have a future on our roads?

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

Depending on who you ask, part-worn tyres are either a great money-saver or a risky gamble. But should you buy part-worn tyres and what are the risks …

Wondering if it’s worth buying an electric car? Here’s everything you need to know

With more used electric cars available than ever before and bargains to had, here are our top tips to consider before splashing the cash

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…

All you need to know about the UK’s luxury car tax, applied to ‘expensive’ cars costing over £40,000

Thinking of buying an electric car? You’ve probably got some questions, but we’ve got the answers

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

Here’s everything you need to know about changing your car’s 12V battery

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

From simple to hi-tech, we look at some of the best ways to help prevent to stop your car or its contents being stolen

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

Driving abroad can be fun, family friendly and cost-effective, our tips will help you stay safe and legal on holiday

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.