Last updated: 10 September 2026
This page explains how Auto Drive Tips articles are researched, written, checked and corrected.
Who writes and edits
Every article carries the name of the person responsible for it. Our authors are listed on the About page, and each author page describes their role and the topics they cover. We do not use invented personas, and we do not claim qualifications we cannot show.
How an article is made
- Topic. We pick questions that drivers, renters and small vehicle operators actually ask.
- Research. We gather facts from primary sources, including transport authorities and regulators, owner’s manuals, manufacturer documentation, recall databases and rental companies’ published terms.
- Drafting. We use AI tools to help research, outline and draft articles.
- Editing and fact-checking. The named author edits every draft, checks each factual claim against its source, removes anything that cannot be verified, and adds their own experience where they have it.
- Sources. Articles list the sources they rely on.
Hands-on articles
When an article is based on something we did ourselves, it uses our own photos and states what we did, on which vehicle and when. We never invent experiences, test results or quotes.
What we don’t do
- Invent experiences, reviews, test results, credentials or expert quotes
- Copy or lightly reword other websites’ articles
- Publish paid links without marking them as sponsored
- Give legal advice, diagnose specific vehicle faults remotely, or give instructions for safety-critical repairs and professional driving procedures
Safety and local rules
Traffic laws, licensing and vehicle rules vary by country and state. Where advice depends on local rules, we say so and link to the relevant authority. Our articles are general information, not a substitute for professional advice.
Updates and corrections
Each article shows its publish date and, if it has been edited since, when it was last updated. Articles published before 10 September 2026 are being re-reviewed against this policy. To report an error, email editor@autodrivetips.com. We fix confirmed errors promptly and note significant corrections in the article.
Advertising and affiliate links
Auto Drive Tips may display ads, including Google AdSense. Ads are kept visibly separate from articles, and advertisers have no say in what we publish. If we use affiliate links, we label them next to the link, and they never decide what we recommend.