General Advice and Information
In this section
Breakdown advice
Information to help you make motoring safe and stress-free.
AA Patrol Podcasts
Including new 'Winter Driving' podcast.
MOT testing
Get information on the costs and penalties of MOT testing.
Legal advice
Expert advice on the most common problems.
Winter driving advice
Car maintenance and driving tips to get you safely through the cold, dark months of winter.
Car servicing & repair FAQs 
Answers to the most common questions from air-con and cambelts to service schedules and labour rates.
Useful links
For further information on all aspects of motoring.
AA badges
A brief history of AA car badges.
Laying up your car
When and how to prepare your car for storage.
Women driving alone
The risks of driving alone can be exaggerated – be sensible about your safety but don't be afraid to drive on your own.
Lead replacement petrol
What are the options, now that you can't buy LRP?
Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF)
Set to become as common as catalytic converters, DPFs can reduce diesel soot emissions by 80% though you may have to adjust your driving style.