Advice from ACL

Every year, thousands of vehicles are driven with faulty lights or worn tyres, putting everyone's safety at risk. In October 2024, during the «Lights and Tyres» campaign run by the ACL in partnership with Road Safety, 5,307 vehicles were checked across Luxembourg. The results are [...]

Every new school year marks the return of thousands of children to the roads, often on foot or by bicycle, in sometimes complex urban environments. At this time of year, it is crucial for motorists to be vigilant, particularly around schools. On 15 September, children will be heading back to school. This is an opportunity for the ACL to remind everyone that children […]

In 2024, the 12-volt battery was the main cause of breakdown for motorists in Luxembourg, with 8,123 cases recorded, an increase of 8 % on the previous year. This highlights the importance of looking after your battery to avoid the inconvenience of a breakdown. Why [...]

Buying or selling a used car can be a stressful experience, but with the right advice you can make it a success. Here are ten essential tips to help you make a success of your transaction. First and foremost, you need to realise that selling a vehicle yourself takes time. You have to accept the [...]

The coefficient of drag, often referred to by the symbol Cx, is a key indicator in automotive aerodynamics, but it remains little-known by the general public, even though it is essential for automotive engineers. This coefficient measures a car's resistance to the air as it moves. The lower the Cx, the less resistance the car encounters, which [...].

Filling up with petrol is a relatively straightforward process, but a careless mistake can quickly prove costly. Filling up with the wrong fuel at the service station is a mistake that doesn't happen very often. Yet ACL recorded almost 1,115 fuel-related breakdowns in 2024. A breakdown down 20 %, [...]