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There are a lot of terms used in the car industry that can be confusing. Whether it's a new piece of car safety or entertainment technology, or how a car works, our experts are here to explain it all.

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What is car wrapping?

Fancy changing the look of your car, but don’t want a full paint respray? Car wrapping is a great way to refresh your car’s appearance.
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Self-Driving Cars

The complete guide to self-driving and driverless cars in the UK, including self-driving cars on sale now.
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A tyre speed rating shows the maximum speed a tyre is legally approved for. Learn where to find it, how to test it and more in Auto Trader’s comprehensive guide.
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Cars with Apple CarPlay

If you’re looking to buy your next car, you might want to know if it has Apple CarPlay connectivity available. Many cars across all budgets now come with Apple CarPlay.
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Company cars: everything you need to know

Whether you've already had several company cars, or are looking to get your first one, we answer all the questions you might have, including what a company car is, and how you can minimise your company car tax bill.
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What’s a Category S or Category N car?

Category S (Cat S) and Category N (Cat N) are a type of insurance category given to a vehicle if it has been written off by an insurance company because it’s uneconomical to repair. However, just because a car has been 'written off', it doesn't necessarily mean you should reject buying it.
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What is a crossover car?

You may have heard how well SUVs and crossover cars are selling, but wondered what they are. Let us help...
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Don't know your Stonic from your Sportage, or your Venga from your Carens? Then let our handy guide inform you about everything from Korean carmaker Kia.
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What is AdBlue?

Whatever car you drive, you might have seen AdBlue at a fuel station and wondered what on earth it is, and whether you need it… here’s all you need to know.
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What is Isofix in a car?

Isofix is an international standard for fixing child car seats in place using a pair of metal mounts attached directly to the car’s chassis. How does it work?
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What is Bluetooth in a car?

Most new cars with an infotainment system will have Bluetooth connection capability. Let us explain how it works...

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Erin spent most of her career as a motoring journalist on The Daily Telegraph. Still enjoys fast cars, but spends most of her free time driving round four kids in a SUV.
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