New in-dash DAB car radios can be brighter than an older stereo. But there may be options to make the display dimmer.

If your FM/AM car radio aerial is broken it could be worth replacing it with one which is DAB-compatible.

When digital radio stations move or stop broadcasting you can be left with surplus entries in the station list.

RTÉ Radio 1 is the most listened to radio station in Ireland. It isn’t available on Freeview, but there are other options.

The radio should be fully portable, with battery and mains options for power and decent sound.

In the UK it’s not possible to receive DAB or DAB+ radio stations from other countries. The digital radio stations which are available around the country all come from UK transmitters.

A digital radio ensemble is a collection of radio stations. Most of the time you won’t be aware of ensembles, but some car radios make them more apparent.

Some digital radio users have found that Absolute 80s, Planet Rock and Premier Christian Radio are no longer available after re-tuning. This is due to the stations moving to a new network of transmitters.

The UK’s national radio stations are all available on DAB Digital Radio, as are many regional radio stations. Some local radio stations do not broadcast on digital radio.

DAB+ (sometimes called DAB plus) is a newer version of DAB. Some of the UK’s digital radio stations use DAB+, so it’s worth checking the next radio you buy can receive DAB+ stations.