Cheap Mistakes That Cost Drivers Big Money
Most drivers try to save money where they can, whether that is skipping small checks...
Get Ready for Summer Road Trips: Tips for Preparing Your Car and Choosing the Right Level of Breakdown Cover Including Europe
With longer days and warmer weather on the way, many of us start planning summer...
Buying a Used Car: What Nobody Tells You
Looks perfect online? Small hidden issues can cost a lot. Spot what most buyers miss...
Preparing Your Car for Airport Parking
Leaving your car for a week or two? Many drivers come back to flat batteries, stuck brakes, or other surprises...
Driving During Allergy Season: What Drivers Need to Know
For many drivers in the UK, spring is a welcome change. Days get longer, the weather improves and the roads feel a little easier...
Stress-Related Driving Habits That Can Affect Your Health
Driving is not always relaxing. Some days the roads are busy, traffic is slow, and you are watching the clock more than the road...
Your car doesn’t know it’s nearly spring
As February turns towards March, it’s easy to assume winter is almost over...
The Most Common Late-Winter Car Breakdowns and How to Avoid Them
Winter can be hard on your car, and even as the cold starts to ease, some problems are more common than others...
Business Breakdown Cover for Work Vehicles: What’s Covered, What’s Not
Autonational can now offer Business Breakdown Cover for customers who use their vehicles for work...
Your Car’s New Year Resolutions
January is a great time for fresh starts, and that doesn’t have to be just for us...
A Short Guide to Planning a Budget-Friendly Road Trip in the New Year
Planning a road trip after Christmas can be exciting, but let’s be honest, it can also be a bit stressful...
Your Winter Car Survival Kit: What You Really Need (and What You Don’t)
When the temperature drops, it is always good to be prepared for the unexpected...
Preparing Your Car for Christmas Travel
Christmas often means extra miles on the road. Before you set off, it is worth giving your car a little attention...
How to Save Fuel in Cold Weather
As temperatures drop, engines work harder and fuel efficiency naturally falls...
Driving in Rain and Fog: Stay Safe and Seen
Autumn brings a beautiful change in scenery — but also a few sneaky hazards on the road...
Driving in the Dark: What to Check Before the Evenings Get Shorter
As the days grow shorter, now’s a good time to make sure your vehicle’s ready for darker evenings and early nightfall...
Autumn Roads and Wildlife: What Drivers Often Miss
As the nights get longer across the UK, many drivers are aware that animals can appear on the roads...
Watch Out for Wet Leaves: Lesser-Known Autumn Road Hazards
Autumn brings a beautiful change in scenery — but also a few sneaky hazards on the road...
How to Check Tyres After a Summer of Driving
After a season of road trips, hot weather, and busy motorways, your tyres have likely worked harder than usual...
Introducing the Autonational Rescue Digital Membership Card
Your Autonational breakdown service is now even easier to access with a new digital membership card...
Back-to-School Travel Reminders
As the school run returns in full force, here are a few practical (and less obvious) reminders focused entirely on your car and driving...
Pets on Board: How to Keep Dogs (and Cats!) Safe During Summer Journeys
Taking pets on the road during the warmer months can be a lovely experience – but it’s also something...
Summer Driving: Clothes to Avoid Behind the Wheel
When the sun finally shows up in the UK, it’s tempting to dress light and casual – and rightly so...
Remember These Classic Breakdown Moments from TV & Film?
Let’s be honest — no one enjoys a breakdown. But when it happens on screen, it’s often hilarious, chaotic...
Forgotten Car Accessories We Used to Love
There was a time when driving was just as much about personality as it was about practicality...
Autonational Rescue’s Guide to Car Gadgets That Are Worth the Hype in 2025
With car technology advancing faster than ever, there’s no shortage of gadgets promising to revolutionise your...
Understanding the Different Levels of Breakdown Cover
Choosing the right breakdown cover doesn’t have to be complicated. Whether you drive every day, have more...
Busting The Six Most Common Breakdown Cover Myths with Autonational
With May just around the corner and the warmer weather bringing more opportunities for road trips and weekend getaways, many drivers still hesitate to get breakdown cover...
Autonational Rescue Guide: Personal vs Vehicle-Based Breakdown Cover
When it comes to breakdown cover, there are two main options: personal-based and vehicle-based. Both give you peace of mind, but the right one depends on how you use your car - or cars!
Autonational Breakdown Statistics: February Insights and Prevention Tips
In February, Autonational received a total of 499 breakdown claims. The top six reasons for breakdowns were as follows...
Changing attitudes to Road Laws in the U.K
If you’ve been ‘on the road’ for a decade or two, you’ll almost certainly have experienced a change in...
Caravan Care: Your Complete Handbook for UK Adventures
As summer approaches, many people in the UK are gearing up for caravan adventures...
Navigating Long-Term Car Ownership: Exploring the Pros and Cons
When it comes to the world of car ownership, there’s a big decision that many of us face: should we stay...
Discover the Charm of France: Unforgettable Road Trip Destinations
France, with its picturesque landscapes, charming villages, and rich history, beckons travellers to explore its wonders at every turn.

































