There have been some amazing changes recently in the world of motoring and breakdown companies are now offering many customers a piece of kit that could potentially avoid a breakdown. Green Flag and the AA are two of the well-known breakdown companies that have their own devices (Greenflag – Alert me and AA – Car Genie) that can read important data from your car and advise you via an app or text message as to faults that are showing.

Both devices plug into a diagnostic port on your vehicle that a car garage will use to read any fault codes that the car is showing. These codes are often linked to the engine management system or the battery. It can let you know of any issues with the car that can be picked up through this port and inform you of what to do next. The AA box will also advise you on how economically you are driving and your driving style. This recent development could change the way in which we

Drive on the roads and potentially make the roads safer for everyone.

The prices for these boxes vary, but Green Flag is currently charging £35 per year for the subscription.