Driver help guides

Straight answers to the questions drivers ask us most.

No. Here's why, and what to do instead.

What the numbers on the sidewall mean, and where to find them.

The most important rule: don't start the engine.

What the light means, and whether you can keep driving.

How we decide, and why some punctures can't be fixed.

Yes, but only slowly, and not for long.

Where to stop, where to wait, and who to call.

How to check yours, and when it's time for new tyres.

Where to find the right figure, and how to check it.

What to do when you can't get the wheel off.

Winter, all-season or summer tyres, explained simply.

Stuck at the roadside?

Tell us where you are and what's happened, and we'll get help to you.