RAC Direct Insurance Know How

Owning a car is a complicated business. From choosing and buying a car, to sorting out your insurance, or selling it, there is a load of things you need to know. RAC has over a 100 years experience serving motorists and we've distilled some of the best advice for you right here in our guide for everything you need to know about owning and running a car.

Buying and Selling a Car

Read our guidelines which cover everything from expert car reviews by manufacturer or type, compare diesel, petrol or alternative fuel vehicles and get the low down on insurance - before you buy or sell your car.

Hints and Tips – after you've bought your car

Our Top Tips for owning a car, from registration, to insurance, getting your MOT and maintaining your car, plus driving advice, safety tips and all about being a green motorist.

Women driving & women's insurance

Women drivers now number over 15 million in the UK so we've pulled together some interesting insights into the female relationship with the car and blown away some myths about women behind the wheel.

Driving Hints for motoring in the UK

The Department for Transport estimates that there are 33 million vehicles in the UK, as a nation we are clearly in love with driving. Read on for tips on how to drive safely and where to find the most scenic drives in the UK and Europe.